Isaiah 48:16
Draw near to me, and hear you⌃ these words; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning: when it took place, there was I, and now the Lord, even the Lord, and his Spirit, has sent me.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
In Context
15I have spoken, I have called, I have brought him, and made his way prosperous.
Cross References
Isaiah 41:1Hold a feast to me, you⌃ islands: for the princes shall renew their strength: let them draw near and speak together: then let them declare judgment.
Isaiah 48:3and they that have proceeded out of my mouth, and it became well known; I wrought suddenly, and the events came to pass.
Zechariah 2:8For thus says the Lord Almighty; After the glory has he sent me to the nations that spoiled you: for he that touches you is as one that touches the apple of his eye.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 48:10-16
Encouragement to God's People. ( b. c. 708.) 9 For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off. 10 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. 11 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another. 12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last. 13 Mine hand also hath… Read the whole commentary →