Isaiah 45:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

His anointed — His king, whom God has designed, and separated, and fitted, in all respects, for this work. Loose — I will take away their girdle, which was about their loins; their power and authority, whereof that was an ensign. Gates — The great and magnificent gates of their cities and palaces, which shall be opened to him as conqueror.

Isaiah 45:1

1 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 gates; and the gates shall not be shut;