Isaiah 48:8Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

You have neither heard nor known of these matters, nor was your ear initially opened. In essence, I endured so that you might comprehend why I did not impose the punishments I had previously mentioned. I bore this in mind to help you understand my restraint. Indeed, I made predictions through my words, but in fact, I have not executed any such deeds yet. This is akin to what Christ used to express, though He did not disclose all the parables. The very cause of their spiritual blindness is also revealed. For I knew you would act deceitfully, and from the moment of your conception, you have been considered an apostate. Therefore, I did not speak to you about that promise and allowed you to wander aimlessly. How can anyone be unrighteous from birth?

Refer to the Commentary on Isaiah 48:5: You were unaware and lacked understanding; you did not heed my words at first. I revealed them to you through another means, fulfilling what had been prophesied. Those who are deceitful and have cherished wrongdoing since birth—having been taught from a young age to worship false gods—will face the consequences they deserve.

Behold, you will be cast aside and known as an unrighteous person even from your birth, as stated in Isaiah 48:8. The term "womb" here refers to the sacred act of baptism.

The Simmach states: From the moment of your birth, you have been labeled a rebel. Thus, it was not your actions that prompted this, but rather my human condition, through which I prophesied and revealed to you the impending downfall of your foes, striving through all prophecies to rescue you.