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Liber Isaiae, 45

1. hæc dicit Dominus christo meo Cyro cujus adprehendi dexteram ut subiciam ante faciem ejus gentes et dorsa regum vertam et aperiam coram eo januas et portæ non cludentur

1. Thus saith the Lord to my anointed Cyrus, whose right hand I have taken hold of, to subdue nations before his face, and to turn the backs of kings, and to open the doors before him, and the gates shall not be shut.

2. ego ante te ibo et gloriosos terræ humiliabo portas æreas conteram et vectes ferreos confringam

2. I will go before thee, and will humble the great ones of the earth: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and will burst the bars of iron.

3. et dabo tibi thesauros absconditos et arcana secretorum ut scias quia ego Dominus qui voco nomen tuum Deus Israël

3. And I will give thee hidden treasures, and the concealed riches of secret places: that thou mayest know that I am the Lord who call thee by thy name, the God of Israel.

4. propter servum meum Jacob et Israël electum meum et vocavi te in nomine tuo adsimilavi te et non cognovisti me

4. For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have made a likeness of thee, and thou hast not known me.

5. ego Dominus et non est amplius extra me non est deus accinxi te et non cognovisti me

5. I am the Lord, and there is none else: there is no God, besides me: I girded thee, and thou hast not known me:

6. ut sciant hii qui ab ortu solis et qui ab occidente quoniam absque me non est ego Dominus et non est alter

6. That they may know who are from the rising of the sun, and they who are from the west, that there is none besides me. I am the Lord, and there is none else:

7. formans lucem et creans tenebras faciens pacem et creans malum ego Dominus faciens omnia hæc

7. I form the light, and create darkness, I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord that do all these things.

8. rorate cæli desuper et nubes pluant justum aperiatur terra et germinet salvatorem et justitia oriatur simul ego Dominus creavi eum

8. Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the earth be opened, and bud forth a saviour: and let justice spring up together: I the Lord have created him.

9. væ qui contradicit fictori suo testa de samiis terræ numquid dicet lutum figulo suo quid facis et opus tuum absque manibus est

9. Woe to him that gainsayeth his maker, a sherd of the earthen pots: shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it: What art thou making, and thy work is without hands?

10. væ qui dicit patri quid generas et mulieri quid parturis

10. Woe to him that saith to his father: Why begettest thou? and to the woman: Why dost thou bring forth?

11. hæc dicit Dominus Sanctus Israël plastes ejus ventura interrogate me super filios meos et super opus manuum mearum mandastis mihi

11. Thus saith the Lord the Holy One of Israel, his maker: Ask me of things to come, concerning my children, and concerning the work of my hands give ye charge to me.

12. ego feci terram et hominem super eam creavi ego manus meæ tetenderunt cælos et omni militiæ eorum mandavi

12. I made the earth: and I created man upon it: my hand stretched forth the heavens, and I have commanded all their host.

13. ego suscitavi eum ad justitiam et omnes vias ejus dirigam ipse ædificabit civitatem meam et captivitatem meam dimittet non in pretio neque in muneribus dicit Dominus Deus exercituum

13. I have raised him up to justice, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and let go my captives, not for ransom, nor for presents, saith the Lord the God of hosts.

14. hæc dicit Dominus labor Ægypti et negotiatio Æthiopiæ et Sabaim viri sublimes ad te transibunt et tui erunt post te ambulabunt vincti manicis pergent et te adorabunt teque deprecabuntur tantum in te est Deus et non est absque te deus

14. Thus saith the Lord: The labour of Egypt, and the merchandise of Ethiopia, and of Sabaim, men of stature shall come over to thee, and shall be thins: they shall walk after thee, they shall go bound with manacles: and they shall worship thee, and shall make supplication to thee: only in thee is God, and there is no God besides thee.

15. vere tu es Deus absconditus Deus Israël salvator

15. Verily thou art a hidden God, the God of Israel the saviour.

16. confusi sunt et erubuerunt omnes simul abierunt in confusione fabricatores errorum

16. They are all confounded and ashamed: the forgers of errors are gone together into confusion.

17. Israël salvatus est in Domino salute æterna non confundemini et non erubescetis usque in sæculum sæculi

17. Israel is saved in the Lord with as eternal salvation: you shall not be con- founded, and you shall not be ashamed for ever and ever.

18. quia hæc dicit Dominus creans cælos ipse Deus formans terram et faciens eam ipse plastes ejus non in vanum creavit eam ut habitetur formavit eam ego Dominus et non est alius

18. For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens, God himself that formed the earth, and made it, the very maker thereof: he did not create it in vain: he formed it to be inhabited. I am the Lord, and there is no other.

19. non in abscondito locutus sum in loco terræ tenebroso non dixi semini Jacob frustra quærite me ego Dominus loquens justitiam adnuntians recta

19. I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I have not said to the seed of Jacob: Seek me in vain. I am the Lord that speak justice, that declare right things.

20. congregamini et venite et accedite simul qui salvati estis ex gentibus nescierunt qui levant lignum sculpturæ suæ et rogant deum non salvantem

20. Assemble yourselves, and come, and draw near together, ye that are saved of the Gentiles: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven work, and pray to a god that cannot save.

21. adnuntiate et venite et consiliamini simul quis auditum fecit hoc ab initio ex tunc prædixit illud numquid non ego Dominus et non est ultra Deus absque me Deus justus et salvans non est præter me

21. Tell ye, and come, and consult together: who hath declared this from the beginning, who hath foretold this from that time? Have not I the Lord, and there is no God else besides me? A just God and a saviour, there is none besides me.

22. convertimini ad me et salvi eritis omnes fines terræ quia ego Deus et non est alius

22. Be converted to me, and you shall be saved, all ye ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is no other.

23. in memet ipso juravi egredietur de ore meo justitiæ verbum et non revertetur

23. I have sworn by myself, the word of justice shall go out of my mouth, and shall not return:

24. quia mihi curvabunt omnia genu et jurabit omnis lingua

24. For every knee shall be bowed to me, and every tongue shall swear.

25. ergo in Domino dicet meæ sunt justitiæ et imperium ad eum venient et confundentur omnes qui repugnant ei

25. Therefore shall he say: In the Lord are my justices and empire: they shall come to him, and all that resist him shall be confounded.

26. in Domino justificabitur et laudabitur omne semen Israël

26. In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified and praised.



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Footnotes:

45:1-3 - God chooses Cyrus, king of Persia, as His instrument to deliver Israel, even though Cyrus does not know Him. This demonstrates that God can use anyone to accomplish His sovereign purposes (see also Ezra 1:1-2 and Romans 9:17).

45:5-7 - God declares that He is the only God and Creator, controlling light, darkness, peace, and calamity. This passage emphasizes His absolute sovereignty over all creation and history (see also Deuteronomy 32:39 and Daniel 4:35).

45:9-10 - The prophet rebukes those who question God's plans, comparing them to a clay vessel criticizing its potter. This teaches humility before God's will (see also Romans 9:20-21 and Jeremiah 18:6).

45:18-19 - God affirms that He created the world to be inhabited and that His words are true and righteous. This statement reinforces confidence in God's faithfulness and justice (see also Genesis 1:31 and Psalm 33:4).

45:22-23 - God invites all nations to turn to Him and promises that every knee will bow before Him. This universal call highlights the comprehensiveness of God's salvation (see also Philippians 2:10-11 and Romans 14:11).

Verses related to Liber Isaiae, 45:

Isaiah chapter 45 proclaims Cyrus as God's instrument. How does the Lord use a pagan king for His purposes? This prophetic text announces the rise of Cyrus and his role in the liberation of Israel. The chapter emphasizes God's universal sovereignty, His oneness, and His plan of salvation for all nations. Isaiah 45 also invites submission to God and promises coming divine justice. Consider with us five biblical passages that connect with the powerful statements in this significant chapter.

Romans 14:11: "For it is written, 'By myself I have sworn,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me, and every tongue will confess that I am God.'"" - Paul quotes Isaiah 45:23, applying the prophecy about God's sovereignty to Christ.

Acts 17:24-25: "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth, and does not dwell in sanctuaries made with hands. He is not served by the hands of men, as if he needed something, because he himself gives life, breath and other things to everyone." - This excerpt echoes Isaiah 45:18, emphasizing God as the creator and sustainer of all things.

John 8:12: "Speaking again to the people, Jesus said: 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" - This statement by Jesus reflects the theme of Isaiah 45:7, where God declares himself the creator of light.

Philippians 2:10-11: "so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." - Paul alludes to Isaiah 45:23, applying the prophecy about the universal worship of God to Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:6: "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' has himself shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ." - Paul references God's creation of light mentioned in Isaiah 45:7, relating it to spiritual enlightenment through Christ.

FAQ:

What does Isaiah 45 say about Cyrus' role?

Isaiah 45 describes Cyrus, the Persian king, as God's chosen instrument to deliver Israel from Babylonian captivity, demonstrating divine control over history. (Isaiah 45:1-3)

What does Isaiah 45 reveal about God's sovereignty?

Isaiah 45 teaches that God is sovereign over all creation, controlling kingdoms and rulers, and that there is no other besides Him. (Isaiah 45:5-7)

How does God invite the nations to turn to Him in Isaiah 45?

God invites all nations to turn to Him and acknowledge Him as the only God, assuring them that all will be saved through Him. (Isaiah 45:22)

What can we learn about God's purpose for humanity from Isaiah 45?

Isaiah 45 shows that God's purpose is for all people to know Him and turn to Him, fulfilling His will in every aspect of creation. (Isaiah 45:18-25)

What does Isaiah 45 say about God's justice?

Isaiah 45 emphasizes that God's justice is perfect and that He acts according to His justice, fulfilling His promises of salvation and redemption. (Isaiah 45:21-23)


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