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I am Yahweh, and there is none else; besides me there is no God. I will gird you, though you have not known me;
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God Alone is God
The verse's repeated declaration, "I am the LORD, and there is none else," is a powerful statement of absolute monotheism. Commentators explain this was not just a general truth but a direct correction to the dualistic (good vs. evil gods) or polytheistic beliefs of the Persian empire. God makes it clear to Cyrus, and to all, that He alone is the one true God, with no rivals or equals.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I am the Lord ... - (see the notes at Isaiah 42:8; Isaiah 43:2; Isaiah 44:8; Isaiah 45:14,[Refer…
19th Century
Anglican
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 wi…
Baptist
I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
It is a wonderful s…
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16th Century
Protestant
I am Jehovah. He confirms the preceding statement, and the repetition is not superfluous. It was fitting for it to be often repeated to Cy…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I am the Lord, and there is none else Whom you, O Cyrus, for the words are directed to him, ought to own, serve, and wors…
There is no God besides Jehovah. Nothing is done without Him. He makes peace, which here signifies all good; and He creates evil (not the evil of s…
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