Isaiah 45:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 45:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 45:1 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 45:1 — KJV
“Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; have...: or, strengthened”
— Isaiah 45:1 (KJV)
Isaiah 45:1 in Context — About the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah is the prince of prophets — soaring visions of God's holiness, searing warnings, and the Old Testament's clearest portraits of the coming Messiah: born of a virgin, wounded for our transgressions, a man of sorrows. Comfort and strength for the weary run through every chapter.
Cross-References for Isaiah 45:1
“Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you. bribe: Heb. ransom to blind...: or, that I should hide mine eyes at him”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 45:1: lord, anointed, whose
“And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 45:1: thus, saith, lord
“Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 45:1: thus, saith, lord
“Speak, Thus saith the LORD, Even the carcases of men shall fall as dung upon the open field, and as the handful after the harvestman, and none shall gather them.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 45:1: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 45:1: thus, saith, lord
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