612 B
612 B
Yahweh continues speaking to his people.
I announce the end from the beginning, and beforehand what has not yet happened
This basically repeats the same idea for emphasis. AT: “I know all things before they happen.” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism)
I call a bird of prey from the east
The "bird of prey" is a reference to Cyrus, King of Persia who is strong and powerful like an eagle. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
I have spoken; I will also accomplish it; I have purposed, I will also do it.
This basically repeats the same idea for emphasis.