New International Version I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’ New Living Translation Only I can tell you the future before it even happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish. English Standard Version declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’ Berean Standard Bible I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Berean Literal Bible declaring from the beginning the end, and from of old that which has not been done, saying, ‘My counsel will stand, and I will do all My delight;’ King James Bible Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: New King James Version Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,’ New American Standard Bible Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My plan will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’; NASB 1995 Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’; NASB 1977 Declaring the end from the beginning And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’; Legacy Standard Bible Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My counsel will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’, Amplified Bible Declaring the end and the result from the beginning, And from ancient times the things which have not [yet] been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will do all that pleases Me and fulfills My purpose,’ Berean Annotated Bible I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish. Christian Standard Bible I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: my plan will take place, and I will do all my will. Holman Christian Standard Bible I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: My plan will take place, and I will do all My will. American Standard Version declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure; Contemporary English Version From the very beginning, I told what would happen long before it took place. I kept my word English Revised Version declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: GOD'S WORD® Translation From the beginning I revealed the end. From long ago I told you things that had not yet happened, saying, "My plan will stand, and I'll do everything I intended to do." Good News Translation From the beginning I predicted the outcome; long ago I foretold what would happen. I said that my plans would never fail, that I would do everything I intended to do. International Standard Version I declare from the beginning things to follow, and from ancient times things that have not yet been done; saying, 'My purpose will stand, and he will accomplish everything that I please.' NET Bible who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says, 'My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire,' New Heart English Bible declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure; Webster's Bible Translation Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ World English Bible I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. I say: My counsel will stand, and I will do all that I please. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDeclaring the latter end from the beginning, "" And from of old that which has not been done, "" Saying, My counsel stands, "" And all My delight I do. Berean Literal Bible declaring from the beginning the end, and from of old that which has not been done, saying, ‘My counsel will stand, and I will do all My delight;’ Young's Literal Translation Declaring from the beginning the latter end, And from of old that which hath not been done, Saying, 'My counsel doth stand, And all My delight I do.' Smith's Literal Translation Announcing the last part from the beginning, and from of old what was not done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my delight: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho shew from the beginning the things that shall be at last, and from ancient times the things that as yet are not done, saying: My counsel shall stand, and all my will shall be done: Catholic Public Domain Version From the beginning, I announce the last things, and from the start, the things that have not yet been done, saying: My plan will stand firm, and my entire will shall be done. New American Bible At the beginning I declare the outcome; from of old, things not yet done. I say that my plan shall stand, I accomplish my every desire. New Revised Standard Version declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, “My purpose shall stand, and I will fulfill my intention,” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDeclaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I am showing the end things from the beginning, and from the former time those that have not been made. I said, “My counsel I establish and I do all my will” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done; Saying: 'My counsel shall stand, And all My pleasure will I do'; Brenton Septuagint Translation telling beforehand the latter events before they come to pass, and they are accomplished together: and I said, all my counsel shall stand, and I will do all things that I have planned: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Babylon's Idols…9Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. 10I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ 11I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.… Cross References I declare the end from the beginning, Isaiah 48:3-5 I foretold the former things long ago; they came out of My mouth and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. / For I knew that you are stubborn; your neck is iron and your forehead is bronze. / Therefore I declared it to you long ago; I announced it before it came to pass, so that you could not claim, ‘My idol has done this; my carved image and molten god has ordained it.’ Isaiah 44:7 Who then is like Me? Let him say so! Let him declare his case before Me, since I established an ancient people. Let him foretell the things to come, and what is to take place. Isaiah 41:22-23 “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. / Tell us the things that are to come, so that we may know that you are gods. Yes, do something good or evil, that we may look on together in dismay. and from ancient times what is still to come. Isaiah 45:21 Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me. Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.” Daniel 2:28 But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these: I say, ‘My purpose will stand, Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Isaiah 14:24 The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Ephesians 1:5 He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, Ephesians 1:11 In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. Isaiah 41:4 Who has performed this and carried it out, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD—the first and the last—I am He.” Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” Treasury of Scripture Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: the end Isaiah 41:22,23 Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come… Isaiah 44:7 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them. Isaiah 45:21 Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me. my counsel Isaiah 46:11 Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it. Isaiah 43:13 Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Jump to Previous Accomplish Ancient Beginning Clear Counsel Declaring Delight End Established First Good Latter Making Past Pleasure Purpose Stand TimesJump to Next Accomplish Ancient Beginning Clear Counsel Declaring Delight End Established First Good Latter Making Past Pleasure Purpose Stand TimesIsaiah 46 1. The idols of Babylon could not save themselves3. God saves his people to the end 5. Idols are not comparable to God for power 12. Or present salvation. I declare the end from the beginning, God alone knows the full course of history and governs it according to His will. In Isaiah’s setting, this distinguished the Lord from Babylon’s idols, which could neither foresee events nor save their worshipers. Isa 48:3-5 I foretold the former things long ago;… and from ancient times what is still to come. His plans were established before the events of Israel’s exile and restoration unfolded. The promised return from Babylon and the later coming of the Messiah stand within His long-declared purpose. Isa 45:21 Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel… I say, ‘My purpose will stand, The captivity would not cancel God’s covenant purposes for His people. Though nations rise and fall and human rulers act freely, none can overturn what God has determined. Pro 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose… and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ God would bring about His stated purposes, including Israel’s deliverance through Cyrus and the fulfillment of His redemptive plan. What He intends is righteous, certain, and completed in His time. Eph 1:5 He predestined us for adoption as His sons… Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah and the future of Israel. 2. Babylon In the context of Isaiah 46, Babylon represents the power and pride of human kingdoms that stand in opposition to God's purposes. Isaiah prophesies about the fall of Babylon and the deliverance of Israel. 3. Cyrus Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Cyrus the Great is a key figure in the surrounding chapters. He is the Persian king whom God uses to fulfill His purpose of freeing the Israelites from Babylonian captivity. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod is in control of history from beginning to end. His plans are unchangeable and will be accomplished regardless of human actions. Trust in God's Plan Believers can find comfort in knowing that God's purposes are good and will ultimately prevail. This encourages trust and reliance on Him, even when circumstances seem uncertain. God's Eternal Perspective Unlike humans, who see only a part of the picture, God sees the entire timeline of history. This should inspire humility and submission to His will. Fulfillment of Prophecy The fulfillment of God's declarations in history, such as the rise and fall of empires, serves as evidence of His faithfulness and the reliability of His Word. Purposeful Living Understanding that God has a purpose for everything encourages believers to seek His will in their lives and align their actions with His divine plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 46:10?2. How does Isaiah 46:10 affirm God's sovereignty over future events in our lives? 3. What does "My purpose will stand" reveal about God's unchanging nature? 4. How can Isaiah 46:10 strengthen our trust in God's promises throughout Scripture? 5. In what ways can we align our plans with God's declared purposes? 6. How does understanding God's declared end impact our daily decision-making? 7. How does Isaiah 46:10 demonstrate God's sovereignty over history and future events? 8. What does Isaiah 46:10 reveal about God's omniscience and omnipotence? 9. How does Isaiah 46:10 challenge the belief in human free will? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 46? Verse 10. - Declaring the end from the beginning; i.e. "possessed of the very highest prophetic power, able to declare from the very beginnings of history its ultimate issues" (see Genesis 3:15; Genesis 16:12; Genesis 21:18, etc.). My counsel; rather, my purpose, or my plan (comp. Psalm 33:11; Job 23:13; and supra, Isaiah 14:24). Isaiah 46:10 showcases the Lord’s unrivaled sovereignty. He knows the end from the start, foretells the future from ancient days, guarantees that His purpose will prevail, and joyfully carries every detail to completion. Because the God who speaks here cannot lie or fail, believers rest secure in His promises, confident that history is unfolding exactly as He declared and delighting that His good pleasure includes our eternal good in Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I distinguishמַגִּ֤יד (mag·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous the end אַחֲרִ֔ית (’a·ḥă·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 319: The last, end, the future, posterity from the beginning, מֵֽרֵאשִׁית֙ (mê·rê·šîṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank and ancient times וּמִקֶּ֖דֶם (ū·miq·qe·ḏem) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6924: The front, of place, time from what אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that is still לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to come, נַעֲשׂ֑וּ (na·‘ă·śū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make saying: אֹמֵר֙ (’ō·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘My purpose עֲצָתִ֣י (‘ă·ṣā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence will be established, תָק֔וּם (ṯā·qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and I will accomplish אֶעֱשֶֽׂה׃ (’e·‘ĕ·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every My good pleasure.’ חֶפְצִ֖י (ḥep̄·ṣî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2656: Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter Additonal Resources Isaiah 46:10 Blue Letter BibleIsaiah 46:10 Bible Gateway Isaiah 46:10 Bible.com Isaiah 46:10 NIV |
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