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I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will make straight all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let my exiles go free, not for price nor reward, says Yahweh of Hosts.
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God's Sovereignty Over Rulers
Commentators agree that God raised up a pagan king, Cyrus, as a specific instrument for His will. God states, "I will make straight all his ways," signifying that He would remove obstacles to ensure Cyrus's success in rebuilding Jerusalem and freeing the exiles. This demonstrates God's absolute sovereignty over history and His ability to use any world leader to accomplish His righteous plans.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 rig…
19th Century
Anglican
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 ex…
Baptist
I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. I have r…
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16th Century
Protestant
I have raised him up. Isaiah now continues the subject he introduced at the beginning of the chapter. Having undertaken to soothe their af…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I have raised him up in righteousness Though this may be said with some respect to Cyrus, yet chiefly to Christ, of …
Believers may ask in prayer for what they need; if it is for their good, it will not be withheld. But how common it is to hear God called to accoun…
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