Isaiah 45:7 cpdv — I form the light and create the darkness. I make peace and create disaster. I, the Lord, do all these things.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I form the light and create the darkness. I make peace and create disaster. I, the Lord, do all these things."

— Isaiah 45:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 45 — Context

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For the sake of Jacob, my servant, and Israel, my elect, I have even called you by your name. I have taken you up, and you have not known me.

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I am the Lord, and there is no one else. There is no god beside me. I girded you, and you have not known me.

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So may those who are from the rising of the sun, and those who are from its setting, know that there is no one beside me. I am the Lord, and there is no other.

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I form the light and create the darkness. I make peace and create disaster. I, the Lord, do all these things.

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Send down dew from above, O heavens, and let the clouds rain down upon the just! Let the earth open and spring forth a savior! And let justice rise up at once! I, the Lord, have created him.

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Woe to him who contradicts his Maker, a mere shard from an earthen vessel! Should the clay say to the potter, “What are you making?” or, “Your work is not made by your hands?”

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

Isaiah 45:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 45:7 say?
Isaiah 45:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I form the light and create the darkness. I make peace and create disaster. I, the Lord, do 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 (CPDV): “I form the light and create the darkness. I make peace and create disaster. I, the Lord, do 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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