Biblical Studies and Archaeology Community Group
The mission of this group is to provide a place to learn about ancient places and their history.Biblical studies may accompany archaeological discussions as they pertain to the Bible. Please refrain from any negativity as this should be place of positive reinforcement of our love for our Lord, Jesus Christ! May we all become God's ambassadors and embrace our...
"Cyrus the Great figures in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) as the patron and deliverer of the Jews. He is mentioned twenty-three times by name and alluded to several times more. [1] From these statements it appears that Cyrus the Great, king of Persia, was the monarch under whom the captivity of the Jews ended, for in the first year of his reign he was prompted by Yahweh to make a decree that the temple in Jerusalem should be rebuilt and that such Jews as cared to might return to their land for this purpose. Moreover, he showed his interest in the project by sending back with them the sacred vessels which had been taken from the temple and a considerable sum of money to buy building materials with."
Above excerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrus_(Bible)
"King Cyrus was predicted by name by the prophet Isaiah over 100 years before his birth."...
"The prophet Isaiah (approx. 740 to 680 bc) tells about God founding the Iranian monarchy."
"What titles does God give Cyrus? Isaiah 44:28; 45:1; 41:2. my shepherd - anointed one - righteous man"
Above excerpts are from http://www.farsinet.com/iranbibl/iranbible1.html
"That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid." Isaiah 44:28
"Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me." Isaiah 45:1-4
"Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as the dust to his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow. He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not gone with his feet. Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am He."
Isaiah 41:2-4
Bible verses (KJV) are from www.biblegateway.com
Commentary: Here is an example where we can see that God has written history and events in advance. This example shows the influence of an individual selected by God to affect the interaction between these two nations, and he was a gentile.
God bless you!
Above excerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrus_(Bible)
"King Cyrus was predicted by name by the prophet Isaiah over 100 years before his birth."...
"The prophet Isaiah (approx. 740 to 680 bc) tells about God founding the Iranian monarchy."
"What titles does God give Cyrus? Isaiah 44:28; 45:1; 41:2. my shepherd - anointed one - righteous man"
Above excerpts are from http://www.farsinet.com/iranbibl/iranbible1.html
"That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid." Isaiah 44:28
"Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me." Isaiah 45:1-4
"Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as the dust to his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow. He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not gone with his feet. Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am He."
Isaiah 41:2-4
Bible verses (KJV) are from www.biblegateway.com
Commentary: Here is an example where we can see that God has written history and events in advance. This example shows the influence of an individual selected by God to affect the interaction between these two nations, and he was a gentile.
God bless you!
I just went to the site www.farsinet.com/iranbibl/i and can hardly wait to pick up my bible and begin the study. Thank you so very much for sharing this resource. I know I will enjoy many hours of learning and find that those great "Ah ha!" moments that always come with such study enriching and exciting.
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Anna Marta
Glad you are excited to pursue this info. further, please feel free to share those "Ah ha!" moments, there is countless information that serves to confirm that God has designed events, signs, and ready to be revealed truths... thanks for commenting!
Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
Ezra 1:2
Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.