Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me.
Come close to me and listen to this: From the very beginning, I have not spoken in secret or hidden places. From the time when everything began, I have been there. And now the Lord God and His Spirit have sent me.
The speaker is declaring that they have always spoken openly, not in secret, and have been present since the beginning of time, now sent by God and His Spirit.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Isaiah, the prophet is addressing the people of Judah during a time of spiritual rebellion and the looming threat of exile to Babylon, urging them to heed God's warnings and promises. This verse highlights God's consistent and open revelation of His plans from the beginning, emphasizing that He has not hidden His intentions but has always been present. It reflects the divine mission involving the Lord God and His Spirit, pointing to God's sovereign control over history and the future.
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