Bible Strands
Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD speaks within the vision of the new heavens and new earth (Isa 65:17–25), addressing the remnant who will inhabit the restored creation.
The words — טֶרֶם (terem, "before") and עוֹד (od, "still") frame the verse: one marks the boundary God crosses, the other marks the action still in progress when he intervenes.
The thread — 1 John 5:14 states the confidence that God hears those who ask according to his will; Mark 11:24 pairs asking with receiving.
Why it lands — The verse does not describe a technique for effective prayer; it describes God's posture. The reader is asked to see that the initiative is not theirs.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Cross-references
- Daniel 10:12 “Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.
- 1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
- Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
- Isaiah 58:9 Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,
- Psalms 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
- Psalms 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
- Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
- Acts 4:31 After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
- Acts 10:30 Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me
- Psalms 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah