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that they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none besides me: I am Yahweh, and there is no one else.
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A Global Declaration
Commentators explain that God's actions through the pagan king Cyrus were intended for a global audience. The phrase 'from the rising of the sun, and from the west' signifies the entire world. God orchestrated these historical events so that all nations would have the opportunity to know that He alone is the Lord, demonstrating His sovereignty and missionary heart for all people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west - This phrase is evidently used here to designate the whole world.…
19th Century
Baptist
That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else. I form t…
16th Century
Protestant
Therefore they shall know. He means that this favor shall be so remarkable as to be acknowledged and admired by all nations. This was not …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west That all the inhabitants …
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…
