ישעיהו, פרק מ״ו, פסוק י׳

God possesses absolute knowledge and exclusive control over history and nature. Because of this, He can reveal the future long before it unfolds and carry out His plans without any interference. This foresight involves announcing the final outcome of a matter from its very inception, exposing events before they even begin to take shape [מצודת דוד, אבן עזרא]. This profound ability is evident in major historical milestones. For instance, God foretold the Egyptian exile and the subsequent redemption long before they occurred, during the Covenant of the Pieces [רש"י]. Alternatively, this foresight points to the prophecies concerning Cyrus, who was destined to destroy Babylon and lead the Israelites out of captivity [רד"ק].

Beyond historical events, there is a deeper philosophical distinction regarding how God guides the world. One aspect of His governance operates through the laws of nature, where He announces a final result based on its initial natural cause. However, another aspect involves supernatural acts. In these instances, God reveals future events that will happen as open miracles, completely independent of any prior natural cause [מלבי"ם].

Ultimately, God ensures that His decrees are fully realized, as there is no power in the world that can cancel His will or stand in His way [רד"ק, אבן עזרא]. While some view the dual promise of His plans enduring and His desires being fulfilled as a repetition meant to emphasize His immense power [מצודת דוד], another perspective connects this directly to the two types of divine providence. His plans standing firm refers to the established laws of nature, which operate exactly as He designed them. At the same time, His ability to fulfill all His desires highlights His absolute freedom to act as He wishes, operating above and beyond the limitations of the natural world [מלבי"ם].