New International Version Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. New Living Translation Remember the things I have done in the past. For I alone am God! I am God, and there is none like me. English Standard Version remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, Berean Standard Bible Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. Berean Literal Bible Remember the former things of old: For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and none is like Me— King James Bible Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, New King James Version Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, New American Standard Bible “Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, NASB 1995 “Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, NASB 1977 “Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Legacy Standard Bible Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Amplified Bible “Remember [carefully] the former things [which I did] from ages past; For I am God, and there is no one else; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Berean Annotated Bible Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God {Elohim}, and there is none like Me. Christian Standard Bible Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and no one is like me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and no one is like Me. American Standard Version Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me; Contemporary English Version I alone am God! There are no other gods; no one is like me. Think about what happened many years ago. English Revised Version Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me; GOD'S WORD® Translation Remember the first events, because I am God, and there is no other. I am God, and there's no one like me. Good News Translation Remember what happened long ago; acknowledge that I alone am God and that there is no one else like me. International Standard Version Remember the former things from long ago, Because I am God, and there is no one else; I am God, and there is none like me. NET Bible Remember what I accomplished in antiquity! Truly I am God, I have no peer; I am God, and there is none like me, New Heart English Bible Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me; Webster's Bible Translation Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleRemember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. World English Bible Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other. I am God, and there is none like me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionRemember former things of old, "" For I [am] Mighty, and there is none else, "" God—and there is none like Me. Berean Literal Bible Remember the former things of old: For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and none is like Me— Young's Literal Translation Remember former things of old, For I am Mighty, and there is none else, God -- and there is none like Me. Smith's Literal Translation Remember the former things from forever: for I am God and no god besides, and none like me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleRemember the former age, for I am God, and there is no God beside, neither is there the like to me: Catholic Public Domain Version Remember the past ages. For I am God, and there is no other god. There is no one like me. New American Bible remember the former things, those long ago: I am God, there is no other; I am God, there is none like me. New Revised Standard Version remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like me, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleRemember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other god; and there is none like me, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Remember the former things that are from eternity, for I AM God, and there is no other god, and there is none like me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Remember the former things of old: That I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like Me; Brenton Septuagint Translation and remember the former things that were of old: for I am God, and there is none other beside me, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Babylon's Idols…8Remember this and be brave; take it to heart, you transgressors! 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.’… Cross References Remember what happened long ago Deuteronomy 32:7 Remember the days of old; consider the years long past. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will inform you. Psalm 143:5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands. Psalm 77:11 I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. for I am God, and there is no other Isaiah 45:5 I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, Deuteronomy 4:35 You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides Him. Deuteronomy 4:39 Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. I am God, and there is none like Me Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One. Jeremiah 10:6 There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. 2 Samuel 7:22 How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. 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. 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.” Isaiah 44:6 Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me. Isaiah 45:21-22 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. / Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Isaiah 43:10-11 “You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come. / I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me. Exodus 8:10 “Tomorrow,” Pharaoh answered. “May it be as you say,” Moses replied, “so that you may know that there is no one like the LORD our God. Exodus 9:14 Otherwise, I will send all My plagues against you and your officials and your people, so you may know that there is no one like Me in all the earth. Treasury of Scripture Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, the former Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. Isaiah 65:17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. Deuteronomy 32:7 Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee. I am God Isaiah 45:5,6,14,18,21,22 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: … and there is none like Isaiah 46:5 To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be like? Deuteronomy 33:26 There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky. Jump to Previous Ago Former Memory Mighty Past RememberJump to Next Ago Former Memory Mighty Past RememberIsaiah 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. Remember what happened long ago, Israel was to recall the Lord’s mighty works in history: the exodus from Egypt, His preservation in the wilderness, the giving of the land, and His repeated deliverance despite their unfaithfulness. Babylon’s idols had no such record of power or faithfulness. Deu 32:7 Remember the days of old; consider the years long past… for I am God, and there is no other; The Lord alone created, rules, and directs history. The gods honored by Babylon were powerless images, unable to save their worshipers or alter the course God had determined. Isa 45:5 I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me… I am God, and there is none like Me. No being rivals the Lord in power, wisdom, authority, or holiness. He alone declares what will happen and brings His purposes to completion. Isa 40:25 “To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?”… 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 salvation of the Lord. 2. Babylon In the context of Isaiah 46, Babylon represents the power and idolatry that God will overthrow. The chapter speaks to the futility of idols and the sovereignty of God. 3. Israel The chosen people of God, who are being reminded of God's unique nature and His past acts of deliverance and faithfulness. 4. Cyrus Though 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 deliver Israel from Babylonian captivity. 5. Idols The false gods worshiped by the nations, which are contrasted with the one true God in this chapter. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod alone is sovereign over all creation. Recognizing His sovereignty helps us trust in His plans and purposes, even when circumstances seem uncertain. The Futility of Idolatry Idols, whether physical or metaphorical, cannot compare to the living God. We must examine our lives for anything that takes precedence over our relationship with Him. Remembering God's Faithfulness Reflecting on God's past acts of deliverance and faithfulness strengthens our faith and encourages us to trust Him in present and future challenges. The Uniqueness of God There is none like God. This truth should lead us to worship Him with reverence and awe, acknowledging His unparalleled nature. Call to Action We are called to remember and proclaim the truth of God's uniqueness and sovereignty to a world that often turns to false gods and idols. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 46:9?2. How does Isaiah 46:9 emphasize God's uniqueness and sovereignty in your life? 3. What actions can you take to remember God's past works as Isaiah 46:9 suggests? 4. How does Isaiah 46:9 connect with the First Commandment in Exodus 20:3? 5. In what ways can you apply "I am God, and there is no other" daily? 6. How does Isaiah 46:9 encourage trust in God's eternal plan and purpose? 7. How does Isaiah 46:9 affirm the uniqueness of God in the Bible? 8. What historical context surrounds Isaiah 46:9's declaration of God's sovereignty? 9. How does Isaiah 46:9 challenge the belief in multiple deities? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 46? (9) I am God.--The first predicate is El, the mighty and strong one, the second Elohim, the one true object of worship. The verse that follows asserts what in modern language would be called the omniscience and the omnipotence of God.Verses 9-11. - A FURTHER ADMONITION GROUNDED ON OTHER MOTIVES. Israel is exhorted to continue firm in the faith (1) by the recollection of God's mercies in the past (ver. 9); (2) by the consideration of his prophetic power (ver. 10); and (3) by a renewed promise of coming deliverance through Cyrus (ver. 11). Verse 9. - Remember the former things of old; i.e. God's wonderful dealings with Israel in times past - the miracles in Egypt, the passage of the Red Sea, the deliverances from Midian, and Ammon, and the Philistines, and Zerah, and Sennacherib - which proved him God in a sense in which the word could be applied to no other. I am God... I am God. In the original, "I am El... I am Elohim." El is "the Mighty One," "the Omnipotent;" Elohim, "the Godhead" in all its fulness. Isaiah 46:9 urges us to treasure God’s historic deeds, recognize His unrivaled deity, reject every rival, rest in His unchanging character, and rejoice that none can compare. Remembering fuels faith; knowing He alone is God secures hope today and forever.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Rememberזִכְר֥וּ (ziḵ·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male what happened רִאשֹׁנ֖וֹת (ri·šō·nō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank long ago, מֵעוֹלָ֑ם (mê·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am God, אֵל֙ (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty and there is no וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle other; ע֔וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more I am God, אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and [there is] none וְאֶ֥פֶס (wə·’e·p̄es) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 657: Cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot like Me. כָּמֽוֹנִי׃ (kā·mō·w·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 3644: Like, as, when Additonal Resources Isaiah 46:9 Blue Letter BibleIsaiah 46:9 Bible Gateway Isaiah 46:9 Bible.com Isaiah 46:9 NIV |
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