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It shall happen that, before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

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God Answers Before You Ask

Commentators emphasize that this verse reveals God's proactive and anticipatory care. He doesn't just wait for our requests; He knows our needs and begins to act even before we formulate our prayers. As one scholar notes, God prepares the harvest long before we ask for our daily bread, showing a God who is always ahead of our needs.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 65:24

18th Century

Theologian

Before they call, I will answer – That is, their desires will be anticipated. God will see their needs, and He will impart to them …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 65:24

19th Century

Bishop

Before they call ... — In one's experience with others, and often currently in one's relationship with God, there is an interval between p…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 65:24

16th Century

Theologian

Before they cry, I will listen. A remarkable promise; for nothing is more desirable than to have God reconciled to us and to have the abil…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 65:24

17th Century

Pastor

And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer The sense is, should they be attacked by any enemy, or fe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 65:17–25

17th Century

Minister

In the grace and comfort believers have in and from Christ, we are to look for this new heaven and new earth. The former confusions, sins and miser…