Isaiah 46:10

Isaiah 46:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I 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.’

King James Version KJV

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:

American Standard Version ASV

declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;

Bible in Basic English BBE

Making clear from the first what is to come, and from past times the things which have not so far come about; saying, My purpose is fixed, and I will do all my pleasure;

Free Bible Version FBV

I make known the end from the very beginning, declaring from ancient times what the future will bring. Whatever I plan will take place; I will accomplish everything I wish.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Which declare the last thing from the beginning: and from of olde, the things that were not done, saying, My counsell shall stand, and I will doe whatsoeuer I will.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Declaring from the beginning the latter end, And from of old that which hath not been done, Saying, 'My counsel doth stand, And all My delight I do.'

World English Bible WEB

I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. I say: My counsel will stand, and I will do all that I please.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Who shew from the beginning the things that shall be at last, and from ancient times the things that as yet are not done, saying: My counsel shall stand, and all my will shall be done:

Translation for Translators T4T

Only I can tell what will happen in the future before it occurs; I tell it long before it happens. I will accomplish everything that I plan to accomplish, and I will do everything that I want to do.

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Isaiah 46:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB מַגִּ֤יד מֵֽ/רֵאשִׁית֙ אַחֲרִ֔ית וּ/מִ/קֶּ֖דֶם אֲשֶׁ֣ר לֹא נַעֲשׂ֑וּ אֹמֵר֙ עֲצָתִ֣/י תָק֔וּם וְ/כָל חֶפְצִ֖/י אֶעֱשֶֽׂה

מַגִּ֤יד nâgad H5046 to tell V-Hiphil

מֵֽ/רֵאשִׁית֙ rêʼshîyth H7225 first Prep | N-fs

אַחֲרִ֔ית ʼachărîyth H319 end N-fs

וּ/מִ/קֶּ֖דֶם qedem H6924 front Conj | Prep | N-ms

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Part

נַעֲשׂ֑וּ ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Niphal-Perf-3cp

אֹמֵר֙ ʼâmar H559 to say V-Qal

עֲצָתִ֣/י ʻêtsâh H6098 counsel N-fs | Suff

תָק֔וּם qûwm H6965 -kamai V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

חֶפְצִ֖/י chêphets H2656 pleasure N-ms | Suff

אֶעֱשֶֽׂה ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 46:10

מַגִּ֤יד nâgad H5046 "to tell" V-Hiphil

To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.

Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported

Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.

מֵֽ/רֵאשִׁית֙ rêʼshîyth H7225 "first" Prep | N-fs

This Hebrew word refers to the beginning or first part of something, like the firstfruits of a harvest. It is used in Exodus 23:19 to describe the best of the harvest. The idea is to give God the best.

Definition: : beginning 1) first, beginning, best, chief 1a) beginning 1b) first 1c) chief 1d) choice part Also means: re.shit (רֵאשִׁית ": best" H7225H)

Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing. See also: Genesis 1:1; Job 42:12; Psalms 78:51.

אַחֲרִ֔ית ʼachărîyth H319 "end" N-fs

End refers to the last or final part of something, including time or events. It can also mean the future or what comes after. In the Bible, it is often used to describe the latter time or posterity.

Definition: 1) after part, end 1a) end, issue, event 1b) latter time (prophetic for future time) 1c) posterity 1d) last, hindermost Aramaic equivalent: a.cha.rit (אַחֲרִית "latter" H0320)

Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: (last, latter) end (time), hinder (utter) -most, length, posterity, remnant, residue, reward. See also: Genesis 49:1; Ecclesiastes 7:8; Psalms 37:37.

וּ/מִ/קֶּ֖דֶם qedem H6924 "front" Conj | Prep | N-ms

The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.

Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east

Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

נַעֲשׂ֑וּ ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Niphal-Perf-3cp

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

אֹמֵר֙ ʼâmar H559 "to say" V-Qal

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

עֲצָתִ֣/י ʻêtsâh H6098 "counsel" N-fs | Suff

This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.

Definition: counsel, advice, purpose

Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.

תָק֔וּם qûwm H6965 "-kamai" V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.

Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai

Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

חֶפְצִ֖/י chêphets H2656 "pleasure" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to pleasure or delight, often describing something that brings joy or happiness. In the Bible, it can also mean a valuable thing or a desire, like in Psalm 1.

Definition: 1) delight, pleasure 1a) delight 1b) desire, longing 1c) the good pleasure 1d) that in which one takes delight

Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: acceptable, delight(-some), desire, things desired, matter, pleasant(-ure), purpose, willingly. See also: 1 Samuel 15:22; Ecclesiastes 3:1; Psalms 1:2.

אֶעֱשֶֽׂה ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Qal-Imperf-1cs

Study Notes — Isaiah 46:10

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Context
Cross References
Isaiah 46:10 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 46:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 46:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 46:10
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 46:10
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 46:10
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 46:10
Sermons on Isaiah 46:10

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 from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’

11I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. 12Listen to Me, you stubborn people, far removed from righteousness:

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Proverbs 19:21	Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
2	Psalms 33:11	The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.
3	Ephesians 1:9–11	And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ. 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,
4	Isaiah 43:13	Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”
5	Isaiah 45:21	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.
6	Proverbs 21:30	There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
7	Psalms 135:6	The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.
8	Isaiah 44:7	Who then is like Me? Let him say so! Let him declare his case before Me, since I established an ancient people. Let him foretell the things to come, and what is to take place.
9	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.”
10	Isaiah 46:11	I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it.

Isaiah 46:10 Summary

[This verse means that God knows everything that will happen, from the beginning of time to the end, and He has a perfect plan for all of it. He is able to see the big picture and bring about His desired outcomes, as seen in Isaiah 46:10. This is comforting because it means that God is in control, even when things seem uncertain or chaotic, and we can trust Him to work all things together for good, as stated in Romans 8:28. By trusting in God's sovereignty and plan, we can have peace and confidence, even in difficult circumstances.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to declare the end from the beginning?

This means that God has a complete and perfect plan for all of history, and He is able to see the beginning and the end of all things, as stated in Isaiah 46:10, and also in Revelation 22:13, where Jesus says 'I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End'.

How can we trust that God's purpose will stand?

We can trust that God's purpose will stand because He is all-powerful and all-knowing, as seen in Psalm 115:3, which says 'Our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases'

What is the significance of God saying 'My good pleasure I will accomplish'?

This statement emphasizes God's sovereignty and His ability to bring about His desired outcomes, as also seen in Romans 8:28, which says 'And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose'

How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?

This verse reminds us that God is in control of all things, and that His plan is perfect and good, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11, which says 'For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope'

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that God has shown His sovereignty and control in my life, and how can I trust Him more fully?
How does the knowledge that God has a perfect plan for all of history affect my daily decisions and worries?
In what ways can I align my own plans and purposes with God's, and what are some practical steps I can take to do so?
What are some things in my life that feel uncertain or out of control, and how can I trust God's promise to work all things together for good?
How can I use this verse to encourage and comfort others who are struggling with feelings of uncertainty or doubt?

Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 46:10

Declaring the end from the beginning,.... The end of the Jewish state, both as a church, and a commonwealth, from the first settlement of it in the times of Moses, and by him, Deuteronomy 32:29.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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: Declaring the end from the beginning -

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 46:10

Declaring the end from the beginning; foretelling from the beginning of the world, or from the beginning of your nation, those future events which should happen in succeeding ages, even to the end of the world, or to the end of your commonwealth; for such predictions we find delivered by Moses, the first founder of their commonwealth. My counsel shall stand; as I will not, so no other power can, disappoint my purposes and predictions.

Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 46:10

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:Ver. 10. Declaring the end from the beginning.] This foretelling of things future is a precellency in God above idols that he much standeth upon. I will do all my pleasure.] What God pleaseth to do, there is no question but he is able to do. But they are out who argue from God’ s power to his will.

Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 46:10

10. the end from the beginning] i.e. the issue (of a particular series of events or period of history) from its origin. the things that are not yet done] with closer reference to the events mentioned in Isaiah 46:11. Cf. ch Isaiah 48:5 (“before it has come to pass”). My counsel shall stand] Cf. ch. Isaiah 14:24. my pleasure] my purpose (see on ch. Isaiah 44:28).

Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 46:10

Declaring the end from the beginning - Foretelling accurately the course of future events. This is an argument to which God often appeals in proof that he is the only true God (see Isaiah 41:22-23; Isaiah 43:12; Isaiah 44:26).

Sermons on Isaiah 46:10

	Sermon	Description
	A Word for Those Who Want to Know God by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Daniel and how it relates to our modern times. He highlights Daniel's prophecy about an increase in travel and knowledge in the l
	Jehovah-Nissi by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of hungering for God and wanting to know who He is. The message is part of a series of eight or nine messages. The speaker enc
	Death Is Only a Shadow by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of progressing in the Christian walk beyond the initial stages of faith. Many believers tend to stay in the shallow knowledge
	The Making of an Apostle by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of crying out to God from the depths of our being rather than living superficially. He warns against receiving messages from m
	The Supremacy of Christ by John Piper	This sermon emphasizes the supremacy of Jesus Christ in His eternality, constancy, knowledge, wisdom, authority, providence, power, purity, trustworthiness, justice, patience, obed
	The Eternal Purpose of God - Part 2 by Stephen Kaung	This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing God's purpose to find meaning in life. It shares a powerful story of a woman who discovered the true meaning of life through unders
	(Pdf Book) How to Find God's Will by Bakht Singh	Bakht Singh emphasizes the significance of understanding and following God's will, asserting that it is a believer's privilege and responsibility. He shares his personal journey of