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The One True God and False Gods

Thus says the Lord, the Lord Almighty,
    Israel’s king and redeemer:
I am the first and I am the last;
    there is no god but me.
Who is like me? Let him stand up and speak.
    Let him declare it and set forth his evidence.
Who in the past has foretold future events?
    Let him foretell to us what is yet to occur.
Do not fear or be afraid.
    Did I not proclaim all this
and foretell it long ago?
    You are my witnesses in this regard.
Is there any god besides me?
    There is no other Rock;
    I am aware of none.

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The Lord, Not Idols

“This is what the Lord says—
    Israel’s King(A) and Redeemer,(B) the Lord Almighty:
I am the first and I am the last;(C)
    apart from me there is no God.(D)
Who then is like me?(E) Let him proclaim it.
    Let him declare and lay out before me
what has happened since I established my ancient people,
    and what is yet to come—
    yes, let them foretell(F) what will come.
Do not tremble, do not be afraid.
    Did I not proclaim(G) this and foretell it long ago?
You are my witnesses. Is there any God(H) besides me?
    No, there is no other Rock;(I) I know not one.”

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