Isaiah 45:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 45:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 45:13 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my ca..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 45:13 — KJV
“I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. direct: or, make straight”
— Isaiah 45:13 (KJV)
Isaiah 45:13 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 45:13
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah were oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 45:13: let, captives, saith
“Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 45:13: ways, nor, saith
“And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 45:13: build, city, let
“Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD'S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 45:13: build, let, nor
“Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 45:13: city, let, lord
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