Isaiah 65:17

For see, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; 1 and the former things will not be remembered or be brought to mind. 1

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For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

In Context

16Whoever pronounces a blessing on the earth will be blessed by me, the God of truth. 1 Whoever takes an oath on the earth will swear by me, the God of truth, 1 because the former troubles will be forgotten, for they will be hidden from my eyes.

18But you will be glad and rejoice forever in what I am about to create. See, I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and her people as a delight. 1

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Cross References

Isaiah 43:18“Do not think about these former things, nor consider the things of long ago. 1

Isaiah 66:22For just as the new heavens and the new earth that I will make 1 will remain before me—this is Yahweh's declaration—so your descendants will remain, and your name will remain. 1

2 Peter 3:13But according to his promise, we are waiting for the new heavens and the new earth, where righteousness will dwell.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 65:12-17

Predictions of Punishment. ( b. c. 706.) 11 But ye are they that forsake the Lord , that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for that troop, and that furnish the drink offering unto that number. 12 Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose that wherein I delighted not. 13 Therefore thus saith the Lord God , Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye… Read the whole commentary →

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