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Isaiah 46:11

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken [it], I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed [it], I will also do it.

Isaiah 46:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 46:11

Theological / Devotional

A ravenous bird from the east. This expression is figurative of Cyrus (see on chs. 41:2; 44:28; 45:1). Cyrus was a “shepherd” to the scattered flock of Israel, but a ravenous bird of prey to Babylon, the enemy of God’s people.

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