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13 My hand laid the foundations of the earth,
    and my right hand spread out the heavens;
when I summon them,
    they all present themselves immediately.
14 Assemble, all of you, and listen!
    Who among the idols has revealed what will happen—
that he whom I love[a] will do my will
    against Babylon and the Chaldeans?
15 I myself have spoken and summoned him;
    I have brought him,
    and his mission will succeed.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 48:14 He whom I love: Cyrus. The false gods have not been able to prevail.

13 My own hand laid the foundations of the earth,(A)
    and my right hand spread out the heavens;(B)
when I summon them,
    they all stand up together.(C)

14 “Come together,(D) all of you, and listen:
    Which of the idols has foretold(E) these things?
The Lord’s chosen ally(F)
    will carry out his purpose(G) against Babylon;(H)
    his arm will be against the Babylonians.[a]
15 I, even I, have spoken;
    yes, I have called(I) him.
I will bring him,
    and he will succeed(J) in his mission.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 48:14 Or Chaldeans; also in verse 20