Isa 48:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. former-- things which have happened in time past to Israel ( ; , ; ; ). suddenly-- They came to pass so unexpectedly that the prophecy could not have resulted from mere human sagacity.

‏ Isaiah 48:3

3. former--things which have happened in time past to Israel (Is 42:9; 44:7, 8; 45:21; 46:10).

suddenly--They came to pass so unexpectedly that the prophecy could not have resulted from mere human sagacity.