Isaiah 45:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will directa all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. ”

Isaiah 45:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I have raised him up - That is. Cyrus (see the notes at Isaiah 41:2 ). In righteousness - In Isaiah 41:2 , he is called ‘the righteous man.’ He had raised him up to accomplish his own right...
Isaiah 45:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

I have raised (p) him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for (q) price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. (p) That is...
Isaiah 45:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Yahweh Justifies His Choice of Cyrus. Whoever questions the wisdom of Yahweh's working through Cyrus, He likens to clay that would instruct the potter. Would ye, He asks, question Me as to the thin...
Isaiah 45:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

raised him up : i.e. raised Cyrus up. he shall build My city. Nehemiah rebuilt only the walls. See Nehemiah 7:4 . The city was not rebuilt until after the return under Zerubbabel, and the emanc...
Isaiah 45:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

13. I have raised him up. He now continues the subject on which he had entered in the beginning of the chapter; for, having undertaken to soothe their affliction, which was exceedingly sharp...
Isaiah 45:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. I have raised him up...
Isaiah 45:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Thus saith the Lord— Thus, &c.— They ask me of things to come: Would ye then give me commands concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands? As much as to say, "You, hypocrites, in...
Isaiah 45:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. I have raise...
Isaiah 45:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Meaning of the Conquests of Cyrus 1-13. 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 I...
Isaiah 45:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

I have raised him up in righteousness... — This was the answer to the murmurers. It would be seen by the results, the city rebuilt, the exiles restored to their home, that the conquests of Cyrus ha...
Isaiah 45:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Isaiah 44:1-28 ; Isaiah 45:1-25 ; Isaiah 46:1-13 ; Isaiah 47:1-15 ; Isaiah 48:1-22 CHAPTER IX FOUR POINTS OF A TRUE RELIGION Isaiah 43:1-28 - Isaiah 48:1-22 WE have now surveyed the...
Isaiah 45:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Jehovah's Chosen Instrument Isaiah 45:1-13 Cyrus is one of the noblest figures in ancient history. His character became a model for the Greek youth in strength, simplicity, humanity, purity, an...
Isaiah 45:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The fifth of these messages of Jehovah is a charge to Cyrus. First of all, it utters to him the promises of God which are intended to be his strength in carrying out the divine purpose. These all emp...
Isaiah 45:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Was there ever a more blessed and gracious proclamation made by God the Father, concerning the person, work, and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, than what is contained in these words? To read this ve...
Isaiah 45:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I have raised him up in righteousness ,.... Though this may be said with some respect to Cyrus, yet chiefly to Christ, of whom Cyrus was a type; him the Lord appointed and determined to be the Savio...
Isaiah 45:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. Ver. 13. I have r...
Isaiah 45:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Thus saith the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker Israel's Maker. A preface this which always ushers in some gracious promise: see Isaiah 43:1 ; Isaiah 43:3 ; Isaiah 43:14 ; and Isaiah 44:6 ; an...
Isaiah 45:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Power of God; Encouragement to the People of God. B. C. 708. 11 Thus saith the L O...
Isaiah 45:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I have raised him; Cyrus, who; was named before, Isaiah 45:1 . In righteousness; not in a way of absolute sovereignty, as I might have done, but most justly, to punish the wicked Babylonians,...
Isaiah 45:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah Counters Any Possible Opposition That What He Has Suggested Is Unacceptable And Declares Yahweh's Sovereign Power To Accomplish His Will ( Isaiah 45:9-13 ). Having earlier in Chapter s 7, 9...
Isaiah 45:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE PEOPLE OF A PRAYER-HEARING GOD Isaiah 45:11-13 . Thus saith the Lord, &c. A wonderful promise wonderfully fulfilled. The facts and principles involved in it are of perpetual value. I. Go...
Isaiah 45:13 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Isaiah 45:1-4 . Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved g...
Isaiah 45:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Isaiah 45:1 . Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden; a figure of Christ, the anointed of the Father. This anointing equalled Cyrus with David. Before him Go...
Isaiah 45:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

I am the Lord, and there is none else The beneficent sovereignty of God The key-thought to all the intricacies of the whole of this passage is that God is the absolute Author of all that exists...
Isaiah 45:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Isaiah 45:1-23 GOD 'S WILL CONCERNING HIM ANNOUNCED TO CYRUS . This direct address of God to a heathen king is without a parallel in Scripture. Nebuchadnezzar, Pharao...
Isaiah 45:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Rebuking the Reprobate People
Isaiah 45:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 1:18 ; 1 Peter 1:19 ; 2 Chronicles 36:22 ; 2 Chronicles 36:23 ; Ezra 1:3-11 ; Isaiah 13:17 ; Isaiah 41:2 ; Isaiah 41:25 ; Isaiah 42:6 ; Isaiah 44:28 ; Isaiah 45:1 ; Isaiah 45:1-6...
Isaiah 45:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Him — Cyrus. In righteousness — Most justly, to punish the wicked Babylonians, to plead the cause of the oppressed ones, to manifest my righteousness, and truth, and goodness.

Isaiah 45:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Isaiah 45:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Isaiah 45:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Isaiah 45:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Isaiah 45:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Isaiah 45:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Isaiah 45:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Isaiah 45:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Isaiah 45:13 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Isaiah 45:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Isaiah 45:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

Isaiah 45:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Isaiah 45:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Isaiah 45:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Isaiah 45:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes