Isaiah 41:22

Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 41:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 41:1, God summons the nations to present their case — the courtroom setting that frames the challenge to predict the future in 41:22.

In Isaiah 41:26, God concludes that no idol could declare the future — the verdict that follows the challenge in 41:22.

Isaiah 42:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 42:9, God declares He foretold former things and now tells new things — directly continuing the courtroom argument from this verse.

Isaiah 43:9-12 expands the same scene: nations gather, God challenges idols to predict, then asserts He alone foretold and saved.

In Isaiah 45:21, God again challenges idols to declare what was foretold long ago — reinforcing His exclusive claim to foreknowledge.

Isaiah 48:14 repeats the challenge: 'Who among them has declared these things?' — continuing the theme of God's unique ability to predict.

In Isaiah 19:12, God similarly challenges Egypt's wise men to reveal His plans — the same courtroom-like demand for predictive proof.

Isaiah 44:7 Parallel

In Isaiah 44:7, God again challenges false gods to declare what is to come — the same test of deity by predictive ability.

In Isaiah 46:10, God declares He alone foretells the end from the beginning — directly answering the challenge of 41:22.

Isaiah 48:3 Parallel

In Isaiah 48:3, God says He declared former things and then brought them to pass — demonstrating the proof He demands in 41:22.

John 13:19 Allusion

In John 13:19, Jesus foretells his betrayal 'before it takes place' to prove He is the 'I am' — mirroring God's challenge to predict for validation.

In Deuteronomy 18:22, the test for a false prophet is if the prediction fails — the same criterion Isaiah uses to challenge the idols' claims.

Daniel 2:28 Parallel

In Daniel 2:28, God reveals secrets to Nebuchadnezzar, demonstrating His ability to declare the future as challenged here.