Bible Question: In chapter 41, verse 2, is the "man from the east" referring to Christ or to Cyrus? |
Bible Answer: Hi Jaybird, Your question was an interesting one and I think one that is not often asked. When I considered it years ago, not knowing about Cyrus and letting the scripture interpret itself, verse 4 seemed to tell who had performed it all. "I, the Lord, am the First, and with the Last. I am He." (Caps mine) There are three "He" pronouns that start sentences and I was reminded of the three pronouns of Genesis. I think I decided that it wasn't speaking of Christ , however, because I couldn't put Him in verse 3, "He pursues them, passing on in safety, By a way he had not been traversing with his feet." How did you come to consider this question? You might compare the NASB with the NKJ and if you have knowledge of Hebrew, determine if He calls or if "called him to His feet" is the better translation. Later, Ray |