I have declared the former things from the beginning: and they went forth out of my mouth &c.] Or, The former things which I declared, and went, &c. Those things that I foretold, I also did. Chap. 41. 22. and 42. 9. and 43. 12. and 45. 21. and 46. 10. from the beginning] Heb. from then. Chap. 44. 7. vers. 5. In times past: or, since I took thee to be my people. Chap. 43. 4. went forth out of my mouth] Psalms 89:34. Chap. 45. 23. I shewed them] Heb. made to hear: or, be heard. Chap. 41. 22. and 42. 2. vers. 20. they came to passe] Whatsoever I foretold or promised, I failed not in due time to fulfill and make good. Joshua 21:45. and Joshua 23:24. Chap. 45. 23.