I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them.
I told you about these things from the very beginning; I showed you what would happen before it actually happened. I did this so you couldn't say, 'My idol made this happen,' or 'My carved statue or metal god caused these things.'
God is saying He predicted future events ahead of time so His people couldn't give credit to their false gods when those things came true.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy during a time when Israel was surrounded by nations that worshiped idols made of wood, stone, and metal. The Israelites often struggled with idol worship themselves, sometimes attributing God's works to these false gods. Isaiah was emphasizing that only the true God can accurately predict the future, unlike lifeless idols.
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