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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 45 - Introduction

* The deliverance of the Jews by Cyrus. (1-4) God calls for obedience to his almighty power. (5-10) The settlement of his people. (11-19) The conversion of the Gentiles. (20-25)

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See also Isaiah 45 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    The subject which was introduced in the previous chapter Isaiah 44:28 constitutes the main topic of this. God had there introduced the name of Cyrus as he who was to deliver his people from their capt...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _GOD CALLETH CYRUS FOR HIS CHURCH'S SAKE: BY HIS OMNIPOTENCE HE CHALLENGETH OBEDIENCE: HE CONVINCETH THE IDOLS OF VANITY BY HIS SAVING POWER._ _Before Christ 712._ SEE the analyses on ch. Isaiah 44:...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    EXAMINATION Chapter S FORTY-FOUR THROUGH FORTY-EIGHT DEFINITION (Define the following words or phrases as they were discussed in the comments.) 1. _Jeshurun_ 8. _hidest_ thyself 2. graven _ima...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (d-0) (The title of this book, 'Isaiah'), Meaning, 'Salvation of Jah.' see Psalms 68:4 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 45 This chapter contains prophecies concerning Cyrus, the deliverer of the Jews from captivity; and concerning the grace, righteousness, and salvation of Christ; and the conver...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 45 YAHWEH WILL RAISE CYRUS TO DO HIS WILL, TO RESTORE JERUSALEM AND ENABLE ALL EXILES TO RETURN FROM WHEREVER THEY MAY BE. The point of raising the name of Cyrus before the attention of his re...

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