Isaiah 45:1

Cyrus, God's Instrument

¹ "Thus says the LORD to His anointed,
To _a Cyrus, whose _b right hand I have ₁ held -
_c To subdue nations before him
And _d loose the armor of kings,
To open before him the double doors,
So that the gates will not be shut:

1. Cross References
   Isaiah 44:28
   Who says of Cyrus, ' He is My shepherd, And he shall perform all My pleasure, Saying to Jerusalem, "You shall be built," And to the temple, "Your foundation shall be laid."
   
2. Cross References
   Psalms 73:23
   Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand.
   Isaiah 41:13
   For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.
   
3. Cross References
   Daniel 5:30
   That very night Belshazzar, king of the Chaldeans, was slain.
   
4. Cross References
   Job 12:21
   He pours contempt on princes, And disarms the mighty.
   Isaiah 45:5
   I am the LORD, and there is no other; There is no God besides Me. I will gird you, though you have not known Me.