E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 45:5
girded thee. Contrast "loose" (Isaiah 45:1 ), and see note on Isaiah 8:9 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 45:4-7
Isaiah 45:4-7. For Jacob my servant's sake— The prophet here gives us the reasons why God shewed such favour to a prince addicted to the Pagan superstition of his country, and ignorant of the true God; that he prospered all his undertakings, and gave success to all his enterprises. These causes were particular and general: the one respecting the Jewish nation, ver, 4, 5 the other respecting all nations, and Cyrus himself, Isaiah 45:6-7. The principal cause of this whole event is subjoined to... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:5
5. (Isaiah 42:8; Isaiah 43:3; Isaiah 43:11; Isaiah 44:8; Isaiah 46:9). girded thee—whereas "I will loose (the girdle off) the loins of kings" (Isaiah 46:9- :), strengthening thee, but enfeebling them before thee. though . . . not known me— (Isaiah 45:4). God knows His elect before they are made to know Him (Galatians 4:9; John 15:16). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:1-8
God’s promise to Cyrus 45:1-8The promise to Cyrus was, of course, for the benefit of the Israelites who wondered how God would restore them to the land as He promised. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:1-13
The instrument of redemption 45:1-13This section begins with God’s promise to Cyrus (Isaiah 45:1-8; cf. Psalms 2; Psalms 110) and concludes with a vindication of God’s right to use whom He will (Isaiah 45:9-13). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:5
The issue is who the Lord is, not who Cyrus is. Yahweh is the only true God, so He could choose whom He would, even though Cyrus did not know Him. read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:1-25
The Meaning of the Conquests of Cyrus1-13. The conquests of Cyrus are ordained by Jehovah for His purposes. Let not Israel Criticise the manner of its deliverance. 14-17. Great honour awaits Israel. 18-25. All the world shall recognise Jehovah’s righteousness and power.1. His anointed] as being consecrated to carry out the purposes of Jehovah, i.e. to release Israel from Babylon. This is the only place where a non-Israelite king is so entitled. Somewhat similarly Nebuchadnezzar is called... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 45:5
(5) There is no God beside me.—Commonly, the formula is used in antithesis to polytheism. Possibly we may think of it here as in contrast with the dualism of Persia, or, if that be assigned to a later date, of Babylonia.I girded thee.—The opposite of the “loosing,” or “ungirding,” of Isaiah 45:1, and so implying the idea of giving strength. read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Isaiah 45:1-25
The Treasures of Darkness Isaiah 45:3 I. There are Treasures of Darkness. Darkness is approached from two standpoints in God's Book. From one viewpoint it is something to be feared, dreaded, loathed. But darkness is shown to us from another angle of vision, and then it is desirable, inestimable in worth. He who knows what is in darkness assures us that He will give us the treasures of darkness. But what is the literal meaning of these words? In the East of old, instead of depositing their... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 45:1-19
God uses Cyrus (45:1-19)Cyrus’s many victories, and the power and wealth he gained through them, were all planned by God. God was preparing the way so that Cyrus could conquer Babylon and release the Jews. Throughout these events, Cyrus did not know God and was unaware that God was using him to carry out his purposes for Israel (45:1-4).To Cyrus, his release of the captive Jews was a relatively minor event in his long and glorious career, but in the eyes of God it was the purpose for which he... read more