Isaiah 41:23
Tell us what the future holds, so we may know that you are gods. Do something, whether good or bad, so that we might be dismayed and filled with awe.
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
KJV1611 – Modern English
Show the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods: yes, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Declare{H5046} the things that are to come{H857} hereafter,{H268} that we may know{H3045} that ye are gods:{H430} yea, do good,{H3190} or do evil,{H7489} that we may be dismayed,{H8159} and behold{H7200} it together.{H3162}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Shew{H5046}{(H8685)} the things that are to come{H857}{(H8802)} hereafter{H268}, that we may know{H3045}{(H8799)} that ye are gods{H430}: yea, do good{H3190}{(H8686)}, or do evil{H7489}{(H8686)}, that we may be dismayed{H8159}{(H8691)}, and behold{H7200}{(H8799)} it together{H3162}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Ether, let the shewe vs thinges for to come, and tel vs what shalbe done herafter: so shal we knowe, that they be goddes. Shewe somthinge, ether good or bad, so wil we both knowlege ye same, & tel it out.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Shewe the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods: yea, doe good or doe euill, that we may declare it, and beholde it together.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Either shewe vs thinges for to come, and tell vs what shall be done hereafter, so shall we know that ye are gods: do something either good or bad, so wyl we both knowledge the same, and tell it out.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye [are] gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold [it] together.
Webster's Bible (1833)
Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods: yes, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and see it together.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
Declare the things that are coming hereafter, And we know that ye `are' gods, Yea, ye may do good or do evil, And we look around and see `it' together.
American Standard Version (1901)
Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
American Standard Version (1901)
Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Give us word of what will be after this, so that we may be certain that you are gods: yes, do good or do evil, so that we may all see it and be surprised.
World English Bible (2000)
Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods. Yes, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and see it together.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Predict how future events will turn out, so we might know you are gods. Yes, do something good or bad, so we might be frightened and in awe.
Referenced Verses
- Isa 42:9 : 9 Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I announce them to you.
- Isa 44:7-8 : 7 Who is like Me? Let him declare and explain it. Let him present it to Me since I established the ancient people. Let them declare the things that are to come and what will happen. 8 Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and declare it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides Me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.
- Jer 10:5 : 5 They are like scarecrows in a cucumber field; they cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm—nor can they do any good.
- John 13:19 : 19 I am telling you this now before it happens, so that when it does happen, you may believe that I am He.
- Acts 15:18 : 18 '—things known long ago.'
- Isa 45:3 : 3 I will give you treasures hidden in darkness, and riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.
- Isa 45:7-8 : 7 I form the light and create darkness; I make peace and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things. 8 Rain down, heavens, from above, and let the clouds pour out righteousness; let the earth open up and salvation spring forth, together with righteousness. I, the LORD, have created it.
- Isa 46:7 : 7 They lift it on their shoulders and carry it; they set it in its place, and there it stays. It does not move from its spot. If someone cries to it, it cannot answer or save them from their troubles.
- Isa 46:9-9 : 9 Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other. I am God, and there is no one like Me. 10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all that I desire.'
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