Isaiah 45:5
Isaiah 45:5 in Multiple Translations
I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me,
¶ I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
I am Jehovah, and there is none else; besides me there is no God. I will gird thee, though thou hast not known me;
I am the Lord, and there is no other; there is no God but me: I will make you ready for war, though you had no knowledge of me:
I am the Lord, there is no God apart from me. Apart from me there is no God. I will make you strong, even though you don't know me,
I am the Lord and there is none other: there is no God besides me: I girded thee though thou hast not knowen me,
I [am] Jehovah, and there is none else, Except Me there is no God, I gird thee, and thou hast not known Me.
I am the LORD, and there is no one else. Besides me, there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not known me,
I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God besides me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
I am the Lord, and there is none else: there is no God, besides me: I girded thee, and thou hast not known me:
I am Yahweh, and there is no other God [DOU]. Even though you do not know me, I will give you power
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Isaiah 45:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲנִ֤י
יְהוָה֙
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ע֔וֹד
זוּלָתִ֖/י
אֵ֣ין
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
אֲאַזֶּרְ/ךָ֖
וְ/לֹ֥א
יְדַעְתָּֽ/נִי
אֲנִ֤י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
ע֔וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
זוּלָתִ֖/י
zûwlâh
H2108
exception
Prep | Suff
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אֲאַזֶּרְ/ךָ֖
ʼâzar
H247
to gird
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יְדַעְתָּֽ/נִי
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 45:5
אֲנִ֤י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
ע֔וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
זוּלָתִ֖/י
zûwlâh
H2108
"exception"
Prep | Suff
This word means exception or removal, like scattering something away, and is used in phrases like except or besides. The KJV translates it as beside, but, only, or save. It is often used to make exceptions in biblical commands.
Definition: 1) a removal, a putting away prep 2) except, besides, with the exception of, with removal of conj 3) except that
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: beside, but, only, save. See also: Deuteronomy 1:36; 2 Kings 24:14; Psalms 18:32.
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֲאַזֶּרְ/ךָ֖
ʼâzar
H247
"to gird"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
To gird means to wear a belt or surround something, like God surrounding his people with strength. It appears in various forms in the Bible.
Definition: 1) gird, encompass, equip, clothe 1a) (Qal) to gird, gird on (metaphorical of strength) 1b) (Niphal) be girded 1c)(Piel) hold close, clasp 1d) (Hiphpael) gird oneself (for war)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: bind (compass) about, gird (up, with). See also: 1 Samuel 2:4; Psalms 18:40; Psalms 18:33.
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יְדַעְתָּֽ/נִי
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
Study Notes — Isaiah 45:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 45:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 45:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 45:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 45:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 45:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 45:5
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 45:5
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 45:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 45:5
- Sermons on Isaiah 45:5
Context — God Calls Cyrus
3I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.
4For the sake of Jacob My servant and Israel My chosen one, I call you by name; I have given you a title of honor, though you have not known Me.
5I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me,
6so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. 7I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 44:8 | Do not tremble or fear. Have I not told you and declared it long ago? You are My witnesses! Is there any God but Me? There is no other Rock; I know not one.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 44:6 | Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me. |
| 3 | Isaiah 46:9 | Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. |
| 4 | Joel 2:27 | Then you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. |
| 5 | Isaiah 45:21–22 | Speak up and present your case— yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me. Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 8:60 | so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God. There is no other! |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 4:35 | You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides Him. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 32:39 | See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. |
| 9 | Isaiah 45:14–18 | This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’” Truly You are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, the Savior. They will all be put to shame and humiliated; the makers of idols will depart together in disgrace. But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting. For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 4:39 | Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. |
Isaiah 45:5 Summary
This verse tells us that God is the only true God, and there is no one else like Him. He promises to help and equip us, even if we don't know Him well, so that we can face the challenges and battles of life (as seen in Psalm 23:4, where God is our shepherd and guide). God wants us to trust in His power and love, and to know that He is always with us. By trusting in God, we can have confidence and courage to face whatever comes our way, knowing that He is our mighty Lord and Savior (as stated in Romans 8:31, where we are told that if God is for us, who can be against us?).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that there is no God but the LORD?
This statement emphasizes the uniqueness and exclusivity of the one true God, as also declared in Isaiah 44:6 and Deuteronomy 4:35, highlighting that all other gods are false and have no power or authority.
How can God equip us for battle if we have not known Him?
God's equipping is not dependent on our prior knowledge of Him, but rather on His sovereign will and purpose, as seen in Isaiah 45:4, where He gives a title of honor to those who have not known Him, demonstrating His gracious and merciful nature.
What kind of battle is God referring to in this verse?
The battle referred to here is likely spiritual in nature, as seen in Ephesians 6:10-18, where believers are encouraged to put on the armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil, and in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, where we are told to tear down strongholds and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us that God is our all-powerful and all-knowing Lord, who is able to equip and empower us to face any challenge or battle we may encounter, as stated in Philippians 4:13, where we are told that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God's equipping and empowerment to face spiritual battles?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when I do not fully understand His plans or purposes?
- What are some ways I can acknowledge and declare God's uniqueness and exclusivity as the one true God in my daily life?
- How can I apply the principle of God's gracious and merciful nature, as seen in this verse, to my relationships with others?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 45:5
I am the Lord, and there is none else,.... Whom thou, O Cyrus, for the words are directed to him, ought to own, serve, and worship: there is no God besides me; in heaven or earth, in any of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 45:5
I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: I (am) the Lord, and (there is) none else - (Isaiah 42:8; Isaiah 43:3; Isaiah 43:11;
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 45:5
I girded thee; I made thee strong and active, and fitted and disposed thee for these great and warlike enterprises. For these were the uses and significations of girding in Scripture: see 45:3.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 45:5
Isaiah 45:5 I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:Ver. 5. I am the Lord, and none else.] None of thy Persian gods, to whom thou didst offer solemn sacrifice, both at the beginning of thy reign, and. likewise at thy death, if Zenophon may be believed, saying, Iupiter patriae et Sol, &c., magnas ago vobis gratias, quod vestram de me curam intellexi, &c. Though thou hast not known me.] Or, When as yet thou wast altogether ignorant of me. That he afterwards believed the immortality of the soul, Cicero testifieth in his Cato Major; and that he believed in Christ for the salvation of his soul, Scultetus thinketh, because he was a type of Christ; as was also Solomon, saith he; which to me is one good argument that he was saved. Xenoph., Cyr. lib. i. and viii.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 45:5
(5) There is no God beside me.—Commonly, the formula is used in antithesis to polytheism. Possibly we may think of it here as in contrast with the dualism of Persia, or, if that be assigned to a later date, of Babylonia. I girded thee.—The opposite of the “loosing,” or “ungirding,” of Isaiah 45:1, and so implying the idea of giving strength.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 45:5
5. I gird thee] the contrast to “loose the loins of kings” in Isaiah 45:1.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 45:5
I am the Lord ... - (see the notes at Isaiah 42:8; Isaiah 43:2; Isaiah 44:8; Isaiah 45:14, Isaiah 45:18, Isaiah 45:22). I girded thee ... - (see the note at Isaiah 45:1).
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 45:5
5, 6. I girded thee — Rather, I will gird thee. The Hebrew is future.
Sermons on Isaiah 45:5
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Practical Atheism, in Denying the Agency of Divine Providence, Exposed by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the prevalence of practical atheism in denying the agency of divine providence, exposing the consequences of settling on one's own understanding and ne |
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The One and Only by Lewis Gregory | Lewis Gregory emphasizes the importance of knowing the Truth, which is Jesus Christ, as the ultimate liberator, transformer, and source of wholeness. He highlights that Jesus is th |
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Mans Devices and the Lord's Counsel by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the divine sovereignty evident throughout the Scriptures, emphasizing that God's counsel will always prevail over the devices of man's heart. He illustr |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 44:8 - Part 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the folly of idolatry and the creation of false gods. He describes how a carpenter meticulously crafts a wooden idol, shaping it to resemble |
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The Mormon Law of Eternal Progression by Matt Slick | Matt Slick addresses the Mormon teaching of Eternal Progression, emphasizing the belief that humans can become gods and goddesses through eternal progression by living a worthy lif |
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The Unity of the Divine Being by John Wesley | John Wesley emphasizes the unity of God, asserting that there is only one God, one religion, and one true happiness for all humanity. He explains that God is eternal, omnipresent, |
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Bible Survey - Isaiah by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the profound parallels between the structure of the Book of Isaiah and the Bible itself, with 66 chapters mirroring the 66 books of the Bible, divided int |