ESV Reformation Study Bible – Isa 41:22
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Isa 41:22

41:22 what is to happen . . . outcome. The Lord alone plans, declares, and executes. See note at 11:2.

former things. See 42:9; 43:9; 46:9; 48:3. These include past prophecies of events, especially God’s abandonment of Israel and Judah as recorded in chs. 1–35.

things to come. See 42:23; 44:7; 45:11; 46:10. These are prophecies of the Lord’s favor and the full establishment of His kingdom, as in chs. 40–66.