Isaiah 48:7

They are created now, and not from the beginning; even before the day when thou heardest them not; lest thou shouldest say, Behold, I knew them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 48:7

BSB

They are created now, and not long ago; you have not heard of them before today. So you cannot claim, 'I already knew them!'

AKJV

They are created now, and not from the beginning; even before the day when you heard them not; lest you should say, Behold, I knew them.

CPDV

They are created now, and not in that time. And even before today, you did not hear of them; otherwise, you might say, "Behold, I knew them."

ERV

They are created now, and not from of old; and before this day thou heardest them not; lest thou shouldest say, Behold, I knew them.

NHEB

They are created now, and not from of old; and before this day you did not hear them; lest you should say, 'Look, I knew them.'

SMT

Now were they created and not from then; and before the day and thou heardest them not; lest thou shalt say, Behold, I knew them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 48:7

TheyarecreatedH1254VerbnowandnotfromthebeginningevenbeforeH6440Noun MasculinethedayH3117Noun MasculinewhenthouheardestH8085themnotlestthoushouldestsayH559VerbBeholdIknewH3045Verbthem

Commentary for Isaiah 48:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 48:7

Summary

New creation occurs at appointed moment

Event

New things created suddenly

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC