Isaiah 65:17

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

لأَنِّي هٰكذا أَخلُقُ سَمَواتٍ جَديدة وأَرضًا جَديدة، فلا يُذكَرُ الماضي، ولا يَخطُرُ على البال.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking and promises to create a new heavens and new earth. The old world will be forgotten and not remembered anymore. This shows God's power to bring about a completely new beginning.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a really old toy that you don't play with anymore. Now imagine you get a brand new toy that's even better. You're so excited about the new toy that you don't even think about the old one anymore. That's what God is saying about the new heavens and earth.

Historical Background

The verse comes from the book of Isaiah, written around 700 BC. Isaiah was a prophet who spoke to the people of Israel, foretelling a future where God would make everything new. This was a message of hope to a people who were facing exile and hardship.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you're starting a new job after a long period of unemployment. You leave behind the challenges and frustrations of the past and enter a new phase of life full of new opportunities and experiences.

Topics

• hope
• new beginnings
• salvation
• forgiveness
• heaven
• eternity

Related Verses

• Revelation 21:1
• Psalms 85:9
• Isaiah 43:18
• 2 Peter 3:13
• Romans 8:19

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'new heavens and a new earth' mean?

This phrase means God will create a completely new world, different from the current one, where there will be no more suffering or evil.

Why won't the old earth be remembered?

The old earth will be forgotten because the new creation is so amazing that it makes the old world seem unimportant and irrelevant.

How does this verse relate to Revelation?

Both Isaiah and Revelation speak about the new creation that God will bring about, showing that God's promise of a new world is a central theme in the Bible.

How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?

We can trust in God's promise of a new beginning and focus on the hope that comes with it, letting go of the past and embracing new opportunities.