Isaiah 42:9 “Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things.…”

Isaiah 42:9

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Behold, the former things have happened and I declare new things. I tell you about them before they come up.”

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Beholde, the former thinges are come to passe, and newe things doe I declare: before they come foorth, I tell you of them.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

The former things, lo, have come, And new things I am declaring, Before they spring up I cause you to hear.

Bible in Basic English

See, the things said before have come about, and now I give word of new things: before they come I give you news of them.

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Cross references

“the former”

Joshua 21:45 1 Kings 8:15–20 Genesis 15:12–16 1 Kings 11:36 Joshua 23:14 Joshua 23:15

Joshua 21:45 · BSB

Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled.

1 Kings 8:15–20 · BSB

and 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,

Genesis 15:12–16 · BSB

As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him.

1 Kings 11:36 · BSB

I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.

Joshua 23:14 · BSB

Now 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 promi…

Joshua 23:15 · BSB

But just as every good thing the LORD your God promised you has come to pass, likewise the LORD will bring upon you the calamity He has threatened, until He has destroyed you from this good land He has given you.

“new things”

Isaiah 43:19 John 13:19 2 Peter 1:19–21 1 Peter 1:10–12 Acts 15:18 Isaiah 41:22

Isaiah 43:19 · BSB

Behold, 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.

John 13:19 · BSB

I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He.

2 Peter 1:19–21 · BSB

We 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.

1 Peter 1:10–12 · BSB

Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,

Acts 15:18 · BSB

that have been known for ages.’

Isaiah 41:22 · BSB

“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.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.

10Sing 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 dwell in them.

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