1 The Lord says this to Cyrus, his anointed, 45:1 Is 44:28
whose right hand I have grasped 45:1 Ps 73:23; Is 41:13; 42:6
to subdue nations before him
and disarm 45:1 Lit unloosen the waist of kings, 45:1 Jb 12:21; Is 45:5
to open doors before him,
and even city gates will not be shut:
2 "I will go before you
and level the uneven places; 45:2 DSS, LXX read the mountains, 45:2 Is 40:4
I will shatter the bronze doors
and cut the iron bars in two. 45:2 Ps 107:16
3 I will give you the treasures of darkness
and riches from secret places, 45:3 Jr 41:8; 50:37
so that you may know that I am the Lord.
I am the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. 45:3 Ex 33:12,17; Is 43:1; 49:1