Isaiah 45

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 45 of 66

1 So says Jehovah to His anointed, to Cyrus, whom I have seized by his right hand, to subdue nations before him. Yea, I will open the loins of kings, to open the two leaved doors before him, and the gates shall not be shut.

2 I will go before you and make hills level; I will tear apart the bronze doors, and cut the iron bars in two.

3 And I will give you the treasures of darkness, even treasures in secret places, that you may know that I am Jehovah, who calls you by your name, the God of Israel.

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Chapter Summary

Jehovah calls Cyrus for his elect's sake. By His omnipotency he claims obedience. The vanity of the idols shown by His saving power.

Key Hebrew Words

יַעֲקֹ֔ב Jacob H3290 · TWOT 1676f
חֹ֔שֶׁךְ darkness H2822 · TWOT 769a
מִצְרַ֥יִם Egypt H4714 · TWOT 1235
לָשֽׁוֹן tongue H3956 · TWOT 1131a
הַעִירֹתִ֣ rouse oneself H5782 · TWOT 1587

People & Context

The Anointing of Cyrus

God speaks to His anointed, Cyrus, promising to open doors, level hills, and give him hidden treasures so that Cyrus will know the God of Israel calle…

Woe to the Clay that Argues

After commanding the heavens to rain righteousness, God pronounces woe on anyone who argues with his Maker, emphasizing His right to raise up Cyrus to…

The Wealth of Nations Comes to Israel

God promises that the wealth of Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Sabeans will come to Israel in chains, bowing down and acknowledging that God is with them.

Timeline

The Anointing of Cyrus

God speaks to His anointed, Cyrus, promising to open doors, level hills, and give him hidden treasures so that Cyrus will know the God of Israel called him.

Isaiah 45:1-7
Woe to the Clay that Argues

After commanding the heavens to rain righteousness, God pronounces woe on anyone who argues with his Maker, emphasizing His right to raise up Cyrus to free His captives.

Isaiah 45:8-13
The Wealth of Nations Comes to Israel

God promises that the wealth of Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Sabeans will come to Israel in chains, bowing down and acknowledging that God is with them.

Isaiah 45:14-17

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