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and I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that it is I, Yahweh, who call you by your name, even the God of Israel.
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A Prophecy of Real Treasure
Commentators explain that 'treasures of darkness' refers to the literal, vast wealth hoarded in secret vaults by ancient kings, which Cyrus would conquer. God predicted this specific event and even named Cyrus centuries beforehand. The purpose was to provide undeniable proof to this pagan king that Jehovah, the God of Israel, is the one true God who foreknows and directs history.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And I will give thee the treasures of darkness — The treasures which kings have amassed, and which they have laid up in dark and se…
19th Century
Anglican
The treasures of darkness ... —The heaped-up wealth of “gold-abounding” Babylon. The capture of Sardis, with all the riches of Crœsus, mus…
Baptist
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 king…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will give you treasures of darkness, and hidden richesof secret placesWhat had been laid up in priv…
Cyrus is called God's anointed; he was designed and qualified for his great service by the counsel of God. The gates of Babylon, which led to the r…
