Isaiah 48:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 48:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 48:5 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 48:5 — KJV
“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.”
— Isaiah 48:5 (KJV)
Isaiah 48:5 in Context — About the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah is the prince of prophets — soaring visions of God's holiness, searing warnings, and the Old Testament's clearest portraits of the coming Messiah: born of a virgin, wounded for our transgressions, a man of sorrows. Comfort and strength for the weary run through every chapter.
Cross-References for Isaiah 48:5
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 48:5: came, pass, shouldest
“They are created now, and not from the beginning; even before the day when thou heardest them not; lest thou shouldest say, Behold, I knew them.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 48:5: even, beginning, before
“And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war. meet...: Heb. sons of power”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 48:5: before, pass, say
“And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 48:5: pass, say, hath
“So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels' burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease? with...: Heb. in his hand”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 48:5: even, before, came
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