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calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country; yes, I have spoken, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed, I will also do it.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Calling a ravenous bird. —Cyrus is thus described as Nebuchadnezzar is in Jeremiah 49:22; Ezekiel 17:3. The image deriv…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Calling a ravenous bird from the east Or "a flying fowl", or "swift winged bird" F21 ; for the word used …
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
Bel is broken. Here the prophet foretells the destruction of the enemies holding the people captive, namely, the Babylonians, co…
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