Isaiah 46 · Verse 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:
Isaiah 46:10, King James Version

Isaiah 46:10 in other translations

BSBI 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.’
WEBI 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.
ASVdeclaring 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;
YLTDeclaring 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.'
DARBYdeclaring 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;
BBEMaking 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;
WebsterDeclaring 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:

What does Isaiah 46:10 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
10. (Is 45:21; 41:22, 23; 44:26). yet--not in the Hebrew. Translate, "What had not been done" [Horsley]. do all my pleasure--(Is 53:10; Ro 9:19).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Isaiah 46:5-13

Here the folly of those who made idols, and then prayed to them, is exposed. How does the profuseness of idolaters shame the niggardliness of many who call themselves God's servants, but are for a religion which costs them nothing! The service of sin always costs a great deal. God puts it to them what senseless, helpless things idols are. Let, then, the Jews show themselves men, avoiding such abominations. Many…

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Isaiah 46:10 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

מַגִּ֤ידma.Gid[one who] declaresH5046
מֵֽרֵאשִׁית֙me.re.Shitfrom [the] beginningH7225
אַחֲרִ֔ית'a.cha.Rit[the] endH319
וּמִקֶּ֖דֶםu.mi.Ke.demand from antiquityH6924
אֲשֶׁ֣ר'a.Sher[things] whichH834
לֹא\־lo'-notH3808
נַעֲשׂ֑וּna.'a.Suthey have been doneH6213
אֹמֵר֙'o.Mer[one who] saysH559
עֲצָתִ֣י'a.tza.Tipurpose myH6098
תָק֔וּםta.Kumit will be fulfilledH6965
וְכָל\־ve.kholand allH3605
חֶפְצִ֖יchef.Tzidesire myH2656
אֶעֱשֶֽׂה\׃'e.'e.SehI will accomplishH6213

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Isaiah 46:10

  • Proverbs 19:21

    There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

  • Psalms 33:11

    The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

  • Ephesians 1:9-11

    Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

  • Isaiah 43:13

    Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?

  • Proverbs 21:30

    There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.

  • Isaiah 45:21

    Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the Lord? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.

  • Psalms 135:6

    Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

  • Isaiah 44:7

    And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them.

  • Acts 5:39

    But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

  • Isaiah 46:11

    Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.

  • Hebrews 6:17

    Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:

  • Acts 4:27-28

    For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
the end.
41:22,23; 44:7; 45:21; Ge 3:15; 12:2,3; 49:10,22-26; Nu 24:17-24
De 4:24-31; 28:15-68; Ac 15:18
My counsel.
11; 43:13; Ps 33:11; 135:6; Pr 19:21; 21:30; Da 4:35; Ac 3:23
Ac 4:27,28; 5:39; Ro 11:33,34; Eph 1:9-11; Heb 6:17

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Context

  • Isaiah 46:9

    Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,

  • 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:

  • Isaiah 46:11

    Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.

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Isaiah 46:10 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Que anuncio lo por venir desde el principio, y desde antiguo lo que aun no era hecho; que digo: Mi consejo permanecerá, y haré todo lo que quisiere;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
déclarant dès le commencement ce qui sera à la fin, et d’ancienneté ce qui n’a pas été fait, disant: Mon conseil s’accomplira, et je ferai tout mon bon plaisir,
German
Elberfelder 1871
der ich von Anfang an das Ende verkünde, und von alters her, was noch nicht geschehen ist; der ich spreche: Mein Ratschluß soll zustande kommen, und all mein Wohlgefallen werde ich tun;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Annuntians ab exordio novissimum, et ab initio quæ necdum facta sunt, dicens: Consilium meum stabit, et omnis voluntas mea fiet.