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The Prophecy of Cyrus
Scholars unanimously identify the "ravenous bird from the east" as a prophecy about Cyrus the Great of Persia. The imagery powerfully depicts the speed and might of his conquests. Several commentators note the remarkable detail that Cyrus's actual military standard was a golden eagle, making Isaiah's prophetic description incredibly specific and historically fulfilled.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 46:11
18th Century
Theologian
Calling a ravenous bird from the east - There can be no doubt that Cyrus is intended here (see the notes at Isaiah 41:2,[Reference Isaiah 41…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 46:11
19th Century
Bishop
Calling a ravenous bird. —Cyrus is thus described as Nebuchadnezzar is in Jeremiah 49:22; Ezekiel 17:3. The image deriv…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 46:11
16th Century
Theologian
Calling a bird or a thought from the east. After speaking of God’s foreknowledge and power, the Prophet applies the gene…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 46:11
17th Century
Pastor
Calling a ravenous bird from the east
Or "a flying fowl", or "swift winged bird" F21 ; for the word used …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 46:5–13
17th Century
Minister
Here the folly of those who made idols, and then prayed to them, is exposed. How does the lavishness of idolaters shame the stinginess of many who …