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Berean Standard Bible

“Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.””

Isaiah 42:9

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In Isaiah 42, God introduces his chosen servant who will bring justice to the nations. He then speaks about his own faithfulness and the ability to tell what will happen.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Behold, the former things have happened, and I declare new things. I tell you about them before they come up.”

King James Version (KJV)

Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

See, the things said before have come about, and now I give word of new things: before they come I give you news of them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Las cosas primeras he aquí vinieron, y yo anuncio nuevas cosas: antes que salgan á luz, yo os las haré notorias.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Todo lo que yo profeticé se cumplió, y ahora volveré a profetizar; te diré el futuro antes que acontezca.

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