Reference

Isaiah 16:13

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“This is the word that the Lord hath spoken concerning Moab since that time.”
11

Wherefore my bowels shall sound like an harp for Moab, and mine inward parts for Kir–haresh.

12

And it shall come to pass, when it is seen that Moab is weary on the high place, that he shall come to his sanctuary to pray; but he shall not prevail.

13

This is the word that the Lord hath spoken concerning Moab since that time.

14

But now the Lord hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of an hireling, and the glory of Moab shall be contemned, with all that great multitude; and the remnant shall be very small and feeble.

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The phrase "since that time" could refer to a previous, unrecorded divine utterance, making this verse a reiteration or summary rather than a new, concrete prophecy.

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Cross-References

Isaiah 44:8Thematic

“Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.”

Jeremiah 48:16Thematic

“The calamity of Moab is near to come, and his affliction hasteth fast.”

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