King James Version
Isaiah 43:18 in the King James Version says “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 43 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.”
Isaiah 43:18 · KJV
Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters;
Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow.
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls : because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. owls: or, ostriches: Heb. daughters of the owl
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
“Remember”
H2142properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
“ye not the former things”
H7223first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
“neither consider”
H995to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
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