Isaiah 42:9 cpdv — The things that were first, behold, they have arrived. And I also announce what is new. Before these things arise, I wi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The things that were first, behold, they have arrived. And I also announce what is new. Before these things arise, I will cause you to hear about them. "

— Isaiah 42:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 42 — Context

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I, the Lord, have called you in justice, and I have taken your hand and preserved you. And I have presented you as a covenant of the people, as a light to the Gentiles,

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so that you may open the eyes of the blind, and lead out the prisoner from confinement and those sitting in darkness from the house of incarceration.

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I am the Lord; this is my name. I will not give my glory to another, nor my praise to graven things.

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The things that were first, behold, they have arrived. And I also announce what is new. Before these things arise, I will cause you to hear about them.

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Sing to the Lord a new canticle, sing his praise from the ends of the earth, you who descend into the sea and all its fullness, the islands and their inhabitants.

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Let the desert and its cities be lifted up. Kedar will dwell in houses. O inhabitants of the rock, give praise! They will cry out from the top of the mountains.

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They will give glory to the Lord, and they will announce his praise to the islands.

Isaiah 42:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 42:9 say?
Isaiah 42:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The things that were first, behold, they have arrived. And I also announce what is new. Before these things arise, I will cause you to hear about them. ”
Where is Isaiah 42:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 42:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 42, verse 9.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 42:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 42:9 in?
Isaiah 42:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 42:9?
Isaiah 42:9 reads (CPDV): “The things that were first, behold, they have arrived. And I also announce what is new. Before these things arise, I will cause you to hear about them. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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