Isaiah 45:2 bbe — I will go before you, and make the rough places level: the doors of brass will be broken, and the iron rods cut in two:

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"I will go before you, and make the rough places level: the doors of brass will be broken, and the iron rods cut in two:"

— Isaiah 45:2, Bible in Basic English

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“I will go before thee, and make the rough places smooth; I will break in pieces the doors of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron; ”
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Isaiah 45 — Context

The Lord says to the man of his selection, to Cyrus, whom I have taken by the right hand, putting down nations before him, and taking away the arms of kings; making the doors open before him, so that the ways into the towns may not be shut;

I will go before you, and make the rough places level: the doors of brass will be broken, and the iron rods cut in two:

And I will give you the stores of the dark, and the wealth of secret places, so that you may be certain that I am the Lord, who gave you your name, even the God of Israel.

Because of Jacob my servant, and Israel whom I have taken for myself, I have sent for you by name, giving you a name of honour, though you had no knowledge of 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:

Isaiah 45:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 45:2 say?

Isaiah 45:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I will go before you, and make the rough places level: the doors of brass will be broken, and the iron rods cut in two:”

Where is Isaiah 45:2 in the Bible?

Isaiah 45:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 45, verse 2.

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 45:2.

What translation should I read Isaiah 45:2 in?

Isaiah 45:2 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 45:2?

Isaiah 45:2 reads (BBE): “I will go before you, and make the rough places level: the doors of brass will be broken, and the iron rods cut in two:” 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.

Isaiah 45:2 bbe — I will go before you, and make the rough places level: the doors of brass will be broken, and the iron rods cut in two:

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