Isaiah 45:2-3

Cyrus, God's Instrument

² 'I will go before you
_e And ₁ make the ₂ crooked places straight;
_f I will break in pieces the gates of bronze
And cut the bars of iron. ³ I will give you the treasures of darkness
And hidden riches of secret places,
_g That you may know that I, the LORD,
Who _h call you by your name,
Am the God of Israel.

1. Cross References
   Isaiah 40:4
   Every valley shall be exalted And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough places smooth.
   
2. Cross References
   Psalms 107:16
   For He has broken the gates of bronze, And cut the bars of iron in two.
   
3. Cross References
   Isaiah 41:23
   Show the things that are to come hereafter, That we may know that you are gods; Yes, do good or do evil, That we may be dismayed and see it together.
   
4. Cross References
   Exodus 33:12
   Then Moses said to the LORD, "See, You say to me, 'Bring up this people.' But You have not let me know whom You will send with me. Yet You have said, 'I know you by name, and you have also found grace in My sight.