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Isaiah 42:9

Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.”

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ASV

Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.

KJV

Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

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OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
הָרִֽאשֹׁנ֖וֹתha.ri.sho.Notthe former [things]H7223 →
הִנֵּה־hi.neh-there!H2009 →
בָ֑אוּVa.'uthey have comeH935 →
וַֽחֲדָשׁוֹת֙va.cha.da.shOtand new [things]H2319 →
אֲנִ֣י'a.NiIH589 →
מַגִּ֔ידma.Gid[am] about to tellH5046 →
בְּטֶ֥רֶםbe.Te.rem<in> beforeH2962 →
תִּצְמַ֖חְנָהtitz.Mach.nahthey will spring upH6779 →
אַשְׁמִ֥יע'ash.Mi'I will cause to hear [them]H8085 →
אֶתְכֶֽם׃ פ'et.Khem<obj.> youH853 →

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Revelation 21:5And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”Isaiah 43:19Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.Isaiah 46:9–10Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.John 13:19I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He.Isaiah 46:9Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.Matthew 13:35So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.”2 Peter 1:19–21We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.Isaiah 48:3I foretold the former things long ago; they came out of My mouth and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass.Isaiah 44:7–8Who then is like Me? Let him say so! Let him declare his case before Me, since I established an ancient people. Let him foretell the things to come, and what is to take place.Joshua 23:14–15Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know with all your heart and soul that not one of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed.Isaiah 41:22–23“Let them come and tell us what will happen. Tell the former things, so that we may reflect on them and know the outcome. Or announce to us what is coming.1 Kings 8:15–20and said: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying,Joshua 21:45Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled.Isaiah 44:26who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’1 Peter 1:10–12Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,Isaiah 48:6You have heard these things; look at them all. Will you not acknowledge them? From now on I will tell you of new things, hidden things unknown to you.Matthew 12:17This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:Isaiah 44:8Do not tremble or fear. Have I not told you and declared it long ago? You are My witnesses! Is there any God but Me? There is no other Rock; I know not one.”

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