Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?” New Living Translation “From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch anyone out of my hand. No one can undo what I have done.” English Standard Version Also henceforth I am he; there is none who can deliver from my hand; I work, and who can turn it back?” Berean Standard Bible Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?” King James Bible 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? New King James Version Indeed before the day was, I am He; And there is no one who can deliver out of My hand; I work, and who will reverse it?” New American Standard Bible “Even from eternity I am He, And there is no one who can rescue from My hand; I act, and who can reverse it?” NASB 1995 “Even from eternity I am He, And there is none who can deliver out of My hand; I act and who can reverse it?” NASB 1977 “Even from eternity I am He; And there is none who can deliver out of My hand; I act and who can reverse it?” Legacy Standard Bible Even from eternity I am He, And there is none who can deliver out of My hand; I act and who can reverse it?” Amplified Bible “Even from eternity I am He, And there is no one who can rescue from My hand; I act, and who can revoke or reverse it?” Christian Standard Bible Also, from today on I am he alone, and none can rescue from my power. I act, and who can reverse it? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Also, from today on I am He alone, and none can deliver from My hand. I act, and who can reverse it?” American Standard Version Yea, since the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who can hinder it? Contemporary English Version I am God now and forever. No one can snatch you from me or stand in my way. English Revised Version Yea, since 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? GOD'S WORD® Translation "From the [first] day I was the one [who did this]. No one can rescue people from my power. When I do something, who can undo it?" Good News Translation I am God and always will be. No one can escape from my power; no one can change what I do." International Standard Version "I am God; also from ancient days I am the one. And there is no one who can deliver out of my hand; when I act, who can reverse it?" Majority Standard Bible Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?? NET Bible From this day forward I am he; no one can deliver from my power; I will act, and who can prevent it?" New Heart English Bible Yes, since the day was I am he; and there is no one who can deliver out of my hand. I will work, and who can hinder it?" Webster's Bible Translation Yes, before the day was, I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall hinder it? World English Bible Yes, since the day was, I am he. There is no one who can deliver out of my hand. I will work, and who can hinder it?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionEven from the day I [am] He, "" And there is no deliverer from My hand, "" I work, and who turns it back? Young's Literal Translation Even from the day I am He, And there is no deliverer from My hand, I work, and who doth turn it back? Smith's Literal Translation Also from the day I am he, and none delivering from my hand: I will do and who shall turn it back? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd from the beginning I am the same, and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall turn it away? Catholic Public Domain Version And from the beginning, I am the same. And there is no one who can rescue from my hand. I act, and who can turn it aside? New American Bible yes, from eternity I am he; There is none who can deliver from my hand: I act and who can cancel it? New Revised Standard Version I am God, and also henceforth I am He; there is no one who can deliver from my hand; I work and who can hinder it? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYea, from the first day I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hands; what I will do, who can stop it? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Also, from the first day I AM THE LIVING GOD. There is none who is saved from my hands, and who is turning back anything that I do? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yea, since the day was I am He, And there is none that can deliver out of My hand; I will work, and who can reverse it? Brenton Septuagint Translation even from the beginning; and there is none that can deliver out of my hands: I will work, and who shall turn it back? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Only Savior…12I alone decreed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. So you are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God. 13Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?” Cross References Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. Job 9:12 If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, ‘What are You doing?’ 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 135:6 The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. Psalm 115:3 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. John 10:28-29 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Revelation 3:7 To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 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, Acts 5:39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” Isaiah 14:27 The LORD of Hosts has purposed, and who can thwart Him? His hand is outstretched, so who can turn it back? Isaiah 46:10 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.’ Isaiah 45:9 Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? Jeremiah 32:17 “Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! Treasury of Scripture Yes, 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? before Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. Psalm 93:2 Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting. none Deuteronomy 28:31 Thine ox shall be slain before thine eyes, and thou shalt not eat thereof: thine ass shall be violently taken away from before thy face, and shall not be restored to thee: thy sheep shall be given unto thine enemies, and thou shalt have none to rescue them. Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand. Psalm 50:22 Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver. I will work Isaiah 46:10 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: Job 9:12 Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou? Job 34:14,15,29 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; … let it. Isaiah 14:27 For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back? Jump to Previous Able Act Ancient Changed Deliver Eternity Hand Henceforth Hinder Past Purpose Reverse Time Undertake WorkJump to Next Able Act Ancient Changed Deliver Eternity Hand Henceforth Hinder Past Purpose Reverse Time Undertake WorkIsaiah 43 1. The Lord comforts the church with his promises.8. He appeals to the people for witness of his omnipotence 14. He foretells them the destruction of Babylon 18. And his wonderful deliverance of his people 22. He reproves the people as inexcusable Even from eternity I am He This phrase emphasizes God's eternal nature and unchanging identity. The concept of God existing from eternity is foundational in Scripture, affirming His self-existence and sovereignty. This echoes God's self-revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:14, "I AM WHO I AM," highlighting His eternal presence and unchanging nature. The eternal aspect of God is also seen in Psalm 90:2, "from everlasting to everlasting, you are God," underscoring His timeless existence and authority over creation. and none can deliver out of My hand When I act, who can reverse it? Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book that bears his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline. 2. God (Yahweh) The central figure in this verse, God is declaring His eternal nature and sovereign power over all creation. 3. Israel The nation to whom Isaiah is prophesying. They are in a covenant relationship with God and are often the recipients of His promises and judgments. 4. Babylonian Exile Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Isaiah includes prophecies about the Babylonian captivity and the eventual restoration of Israel. 5. Eternity The concept of God's eternal existence, which is a key theme in this verse, emphasizing His unchanging and everlasting nature. Teaching Points God's Eternal SovereigntyGod declares His existence from eternity, emphasizing His unchanging nature and ultimate authority over all things. This should bring comfort to believers, knowing that their faith rests in an eternal and sovereign God. Irreversible Actions of God When God acts, His purposes cannot be thwarted. This truth reassures us that God's plans for our lives and the world are secure and will come to fruition. Security in God's Hands The imagery of being in God's hand signifies protection and security. Believers can trust that nothing can separate them from God's love and care. Trust in God's Timing Understanding that God's actions are irreversible encourages us to trust in His timing and wisdom, even when circumstances seem uncertain. Encouragement in Trials In times of difficulty, remembering God's sovereignty and eternal nature can provide strength and hope, knowing that He is in control and His purposes are good.(13) Who shall let it?--Literally, who shall turn it back? One of the numerous echoes from Job (Isaiah 9:12; Isaiah 11:10).Verse 13. - Yea, before the day was I am he. So the LXX., Jerome, and Stier; but most moderns translate, "Yea, from this time forth I am he" (setup. Ezekiel 48:35). Kay, however, thinks that the translation of the Authorized Version may stand. Who shall let it? literally, as in Isaiah 14:27, who shall turn it back? i.e. "reverse it, undo it." Surely no one. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Evenגַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and from eternity מִיּוֹם֙ (mî·yō·wm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day I [am] אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I He, ה֔וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are and none וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle can deliver מַצִּ֑יל (maṣ·ṣîl) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver out of My hand. מִיָּדִ֖י (mî·yā·ḏî) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand When I act, אֶפְעַ֖ל (’ep̄·‘al) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6466: To do, make, to practise who וּמִ֥י (ū·mî) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix can reverse it?” יְשִׁיבֶֽנָּה׃ (yə·šî·ḇen·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again Links Isaiah 43:13 NIVIsaiah 43:13 NLT Isaiah 43:13 ESV Isaiah 43:13 NASB Isaiah 43:13 KJV Isaiah 43:13 BibleApps.com Isaiah 43:13 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 43:13 Chinese Bible Isaiah 43:13 French Bible Isaiah 43:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 43:13 Yes since the day was (Isa Isi Is) |
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