18 Bible Verses about God Speaking Of Old

Long ago on many occasions and in many ways God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.

For no prophecy ever came by the will of man! Men spoke from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

He spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from ages past.

whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things. God spoke about this through all his holy prophets since the world began.

Known to God are all his works from the beginning of the world.

The prophets who spoke long ago before my time and yours predicted that war, starvation, and disease would come to many nations and powerful kingdoms.

All nations have gathered together, and people have assembled. Who among them could have revealed this? Who among them could have foretold this to us? They should bring their witnesses to prove that they were right. Let the people hear them. Then they will say: 'It is the truth.'

Jehovah says to Israel: Long ago I predicted what would take place. Then suddenly I made it happen.

The things written in earlier times were written for our instruction, that we through endurance and the encouragement from the Scriptures might have hope.

You were told in the past, do not murder (kill). Any one who murders will be brought to trial.

You were also told that you should keep a promise (oath). Always keep your promises (vows) to Jehovah.

I have remembered your ordinances from of old, O Jehovah, and comfort myself.

It is in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before times eternal.

Speak and present your case. Yes, let them consult one another. Who revealed this in the distant past and predicted it long ago? Was it not I, Jehovah? There is no other God except me. There is no other righteous God and Savior besides me.

I predicted your future long ago. I announced events before they took place, to keep you from claiming that your idols and images made them happen.

Jehovah accomplished his purpose. He accomplished what he said he would with the orders he gave in the days that are past. He tore down and shows no compassion. He causes your enemies to rejoice. He lifted up the horn (power) of your adversaries.

It was not made known to other generations of the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.

You will give truth to Jacob, and show loving-kindness (unchanging love) to Abraham. For you have sworn this to our fathers from the days of old.