Isaiah 42:9

9 See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.”

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Isaiah 42:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.
ESV
9 Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them."
NLT
9 Everything I prophesied has come true, and now I will prophesy again. I will tell you the future before it happens.”
MSG
9 Take note: The earlier predictions of judgment have been fulfilled. I'm announcing the new salvation work. Before it bursts on the scene, I'm telling you all about it."
CSB
9 The past events have indeed happened. Now I declare new events; I announce them to you before they occur."

Isaiah 42:9 In-Context

7 to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.
8 “I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
9 See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.”
10 Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them.
11 Let the wilderness and its towns raise their voices; let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them shout from the mountaintops.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Isaiah 41:22
  • 2. S Isaiah 40:21; Ezekiel 2:4
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