Isaiah 45

Isaiah 45:1-25

CHAPTER 45 The Word of Jehovah to Cyrus, to Israel and to the Ends of the Earth

1. Thus saith Jehovah to Cyrus (Isaiah 45:1-13) 2. Thus saith Jehovah: Israel shall be saved (Isaiah 45:14-17) 3. Thus saith Jehovah to the ends of the earth: Every knee to bow (Isaiah 45:18-25) Cyrus is called in this chapter God’ s anointed (Messiah). Jehovah called him by name, but it was for the sake of Israel. But it is well to bear in mind that Cyrus, God’ s instrument, called and prepared to make the restoration of a remnant possible, is likewise a type of Christ, through whom alone the promises of God to the nation can be accomplished.

Note the statements “ Israel shall be saved in Jehovah with an everlasting salvation” (Isaiah 45:17). “ All the ends of the earth will be saved” (Isaiah 45:22). Then idolatry will be rebuked (Isaiah 49:9-20). But notice the order. First Israel must know salvation and as a result the ends of the earth will look and be saved. The most precious gospel truths found here are well known.