I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass.
I announced what would happen long before it occurred; the words came from my mouth, and I revealed them to you. Then I acted suddenly, and everything happened exactly as I said it would.
God is reminding His people that He has always predicted future events and then brought them to pass exactly as He promised.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, written during the 8th century BC, the prophet is addressing the people of Judah amid their spiritual rebellion and the threat of Babylonian exile. God is reminding them that He had previously declared future events through prophecies, and these came to pass exactly as foretold, demonstrating His absolute control over history. This highlights God's faithfulness as a contrast to the people's idolatry and unbelief.
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