Translations
Modern
Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”
Traditional
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?
Literal
Also from today, I am He—and there is no one snatching from My hand; I act, and who can turn it back?”
Latin
Et ab initio ego ipse, et non est qui de manu mea eruat. Operabor, et quis avertet illud?
Original
Hebrew
English
Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”
Notes
The Lord here called on Israel, his blind servant, to be his star witness in a mock trial against idols and false gods. Israel knew that the Lord alone is God, and the people had experienced his salvation.
Theme notes and profiles
Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah The Holy One of Israel
Events
Glossary
Book of Baruch Church Courts and Trials Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom
Topics
Condescension of God: Expostulates with Backsliding Israel God: Eternity of God: Power of Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Promises Ultimate Restoration of the Jews Power of God: Effectual The Power of God: Effectual