Isaiah 45:13 cpdv — I have raised him up unto justice, and I will direct all his ways. He himself will build my city and release my captive…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I have raised him up unto justice, and I will direct all his ways. He himself will build my city and release my captives, but not for ransom or gifts, says the Lord, the God of hosts. "

— Isaiah 45:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 45 — Context

10

Woe to him who says to his father, “Why did you conceive?” or to a woman, “Why did you give birth?”

11

Thus says the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, his Maker: Would you question me about the future, concerning my sons, and command me concerning the work of my hands?

12

I made the earth, and I created man upon it. My hand stretched out the heavens, and I have commanded all their hosts.

13

I have raised him up unto justice, and I will direct all his ways. He himself will build my city and release my captives, but not for ransom or gifts, says the Lord, the God of hosts.

14

Thus says the Lord: The labor of Egypt, and the business dealings of Ethiopia, and of the Sabeans, men of stature, will pass to you and will be yours. They will walk behind you. They will travel, bound in irons. And they will adore you and petition you: “In you alone is God, and there is no God apart from you.

15

Truly, you are a hidden God, the God of Israel, the Savior.”

16

They have all been confounded and should be ashamed! These fabricators of errors have departed together into confusion!

Isaiah 45:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 45:13 say?
Isaiah 45:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I have raised him up unto justice, and I will direct all his ways. He himself will build my city and release my captives, but not for ransom or gifts, says the Lord, the God of hosts. ”
Where is Isaiah 45:13 in the Bible?
Isaiah 45:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 45, verse 13.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 45:13.
What translation should I read Isaiah 45:13 in?
Isaiah 45:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 45:13?
Isaiah 45:13 reads (CPDV): “I have raised him up unto justice, and I will direct all his ways. He himself will build my city and release my captives, but not for ransom or gifts, says the Lord, the God of hosts. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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