Isaiah 48:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

And I told you these things, so that when they happened you would not say, “The idols we worship did this.”

Cross References

Isaiah 43:19

I am creating something new. There it is! Do you see it? I have put roads in deserts, streams in thirsty lands.

Isaiah 44:7

Can anyone compare with me? If so, let them speak up and tell me now. Let them say what has happened since I made my nation long ago, and let them tell what is going to happen.

Isaiah 44:8

Don't tremble with fear! Didn't I tell you long ago? Didn't you hear me? I alone am God— no one else is a mighty rock.

Isaiah 45:20

to every survivor from every nation: “Gather around me! Learn how senseless it is to worship wooden idols or pray to helpless gods.

Isaiah 46:10

From the very beginning, I told what would happen long before it took place. I kept my word

Isaiah 48:3

Long ago I announced what was going to be, then without warning, I made it happen.

Luke 1:70

Long ago the Lord promised by the words of his holy prophets

Acts 15:18

I promised it long ago.”