Isaiah 42:9 kjv — Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

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."

— Isaiah 42:9, King James Version

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Isaiah 42 — Context

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I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

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To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.

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I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

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

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Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.

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Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.

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Let them give glory unto the Lord, and declare his praise in the islands.

Isaiah 42:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 42:9 say?
Isaiah 42:9 in the King James Version reads: “Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of 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 (KJV): “Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of 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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