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NASB | Isaiah 41:2 "Who has aroused one from the east Whom He calls in righteousness to His feet? He delivers up nations before him And subdues kings. He makes them like dust with his sword, As the wind-driven chaff with his bow. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 41:2 "Who has stirred up and put into action one from the east [the king of Persia, Cyrus the Great] Whom He calls in righteousness to His service and whom victory meets at every step? The LORD turns nations over to him And subdues kings. He makes them like dust with his sword, Like wind-driven chaff with his bow. [Ezra 1:2] |
Bible Question: Can anyone tell me the meaning behind this verse? |
Bible Answer: Hello Miriam From Matthew Henry's commentary: "That particular instance of God's care for his people Israel in raising up Cyrus to be their deliverer is here insisted upon as a great proof both of his sovereignty above all idols and of his power to protect his people." God will use Cyrus (a pagan king) for His own purposes concerning Israel. Cyrus is mentioned the same way by name in chapter 45. Steve |
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