Isaiah 45:7 bbe — I am the giver of light and the maker of the dark; causing blessing, and sending troubles; I am the Lord, who does all…

Bible in Basic English

"I am the giver of light and the maker of the dark; causing blessing, and sending troubles; I am the Lord, who does all these things."

— Isaiah 45:7, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 45 — Context

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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.

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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:

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So that they may see from the east and from the west that there is no God but me: I am the Lord, and there is no other.

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I am the giver of light and the maker of the dark; causing blessing, and sending troubles; I am the Lord, who does all these things.

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Let righteousness come down, O heavens, from on high, and let the sky send it down like rain: let the earth be open to give the fruit of salvation, causing righteousness to come up with it; I the Lord have made it come about.

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Cursed is he who has an argument with his Maker, the pot which has an argument with the Potter! Will the wet earth say to him who is working with it, What are you doing, that your work has nothing by which it may be gripped?

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Cursed is he who says to a father, To what are you giving life? or to a woman, What are you in birth-pains with?

Isaiah 45:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 45:7 say?
Isaiah 45:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I am the giver of light and the maker of the dark; causing blessing, and sending troubles; I am the Lord, who does all these things.”
Where is Isaiah 45:7 in the Bible?
Isaiah 45:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 45, verse 7.
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 45:7.
What translation should I read Isaiah 45:7 in?
Isaiah 45:7 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 45:7?
Isaiah 45:7 reads (BBE): “I am the giver of light and the maker of the dark; causing blessing, and sending troubles; I am the Lord, who does all these things.” 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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