18 Bible Verses about God Speaking Of Old

God, having spoken in former times in fragmentary and varied fashion to our forefathers by the prophets,

because no prophecy ever originated through a human decision. Instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

just as he promised long ago through the mouth of his holy prophets

He must remain in heaven until the time of universal restitution, which God announced long ago through the voice of his holy prophets.

that have been known from long ago.'

The prophets who came before us from ancient times prophesied war, famine, and plague against many lands and great kingdoms.

Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the nations be assembled. "Who is there among them who can declare this, or announce the former things? Let them produce their witnesses to prove them right, and let them proclaim so people will say, "It's true.'

I foretold the former things long ago; it went forth from my mouth, and I disclosed them; Suddenly, I acted, and they came to pass.

For everything that was written long ago was written to instruct us, so that we might have hope through the endurance and encouragement that the Scriptures give us.

"You have heard that it was told those who lived long ago, "You are not to commit murder,' and, "Whoever murders will be subject to punishment.'

"Again, you have heard that it was told those who lived long ago, "You must not swear an oath falsely,' but, "You must fulfill your oaths to the Lord.'

I have remembered your ancient ordinances, LORD, and I take comfort in them.

which is based on the hope of eternal life that God, who cannot lie, promised before the world began.

Explain and present a case! Yes, let them take counsel together. Who announced this long ago, who declared it from the distant past? Was it not I, the LORD? And there is no other God besides me, a righteous God and Savior; and there is none besides me.

I told you these things long ago; I announced them to you before they happened so that you couldn't say, "My idol did them; my carved image or metal idol ordained them.'

The LORD did what he planned. He carried out his threat. Just as he commanded long ago, he has torn down without pity; He let the enemy boast about you and has exalted the power of your enemies.

which in previous generations was not made known to human beings as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This is that secret:

You will remain true to Jacob, and merciful to Abraham, as you promised our ancestors long ago.