Isaiah 45:6
Isaiah 45:6 in Multiple Translations
so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.
That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else.
that they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none besides me: I am Jehovah, and there is none else.
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.
so that everyone, from the east to the west, will know that there is no God apart from me, that I am the Lord, and there is none apart from me.
That they may knowe from the rising of the sunne and from the West, that there is none besides me. I am the Lord, and there is none other.
So that they know from the rising of the sun, And from the west, that there is none besides Me, I [am] Jehovah, and there is none else,
that they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is no one besides me. I am the LORD, and there is no one else.
That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none besides me. I am the LORD, and there is none else.
That they may know who are from the rising of the sun, and they who are from the west, that there is none besides me. I am the Lord, and there is none else:
in order that everyone in the world, from the east to the west, will know that there is no other God. I am Yahweh, and there is no other God.
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Isaiah 45:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְמַ֣עַן
יֵדְע֗וּ
מִ/מִּזְרַח
שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ֙
וּ/מִ/מַּ֣עֲרָבָ֔/הּ
כִּי
אֶ֖פֶס
בִּלְעָדָ֑/י
אֲנִ֥י
יְהוָ֖ה
וְ/אֵ֥ין
עֽוֹד
לְמַ֣עַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep
יֵדְע֗וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
מִ/מִּזְרַח
mizrâch
H4217
east
Prep | N-ms
שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ֙
shemesh
H8121
sun
N-cs
וּ/מִ/מַּ֣עֲרָבָ֔/הּ
maʻărâb
H4628
west
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֶ֖פֶס
ʼepheç
H657
end
N-ms
בִּלְעָדָ֑/י
bilʻădêy
H1107
beside
Prep | Suff
אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
עֽוֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 45:6
לְמַ֣עַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
יֵדְע֗וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
מִ/מִּזְרַח
mizrâch
H4217
"east"
Prep | N-ms
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ֙
shemesh
H8121
"sun"
N-cs
The sun, or shemesh, represents not just the celestial body, but also east or west direction, and even objects that shine like battlements. It is often used to describe the rising or setting of the sun.
Definition: 1) sun 1a) sun 1b) sunrise, sun-rising, east, sun-setting, west (of direction) 1c) sun (as object of illicit worship) 1d) openly, publicly (in other phrases) 1e) pinnacles, battlements, shields (as glittering or shining)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] east side(-ward), sun (rising), [phrase] west(-ward), window. See also H1053 (בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ). See also: Genesis 15:12; Psalms 104:19; Psalms 19:5.
וּ/מִ/מַּ֣עֲרָבָ֔/הּ
maʻărâb
H4628
"west"
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for the west, referring to the direction of the evening sun. It is used to describe a region or location, such as the western part of a land. In the Bible, it appears in descriptions of geography and direction.
Definition: setting place, west, westward
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: west. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:28; Psalms 75:7; Psalms 103:12.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֶ֖פֶס
ʼepheç
H657
"end"
N-ms
This word can mean the soles of the feet or the ankles, but it can also mean an end or a stop to something. In Deuteronomy 28:35, it describes a curse that will afflict the Israelites from the soles of their feet to the top of their head.
Definition: 1) ceasing, end, finality 2) expressing non-existence
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: ankle, but (only), end, howbeit, less than nothing, nevertheless (where), no, none (beside), not (any, -withstanding), thing of nought, save(-ing), there, uttermost part, want, without (cause). See also: Numbers 13:28; Isaiah 5:8; Psalms 2:8.
בִּלְעָדָ֑/י
bilʻădêy
H1107
"beside"
Prep | Suff
This word means except or without, like in a phrase saying something is not included. The Bible uses it to show exclusion or exception, like in a rule or a law that does not apply to everyone.
Definition: apart from, except, without, besides
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: beside, not (in), save, without. See also: Genesis 14:24; Psalms 18:32; Isaiah 36:10.
אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
עֽוֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
Study Notes — Isaiah 45:6
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- Isaiah 45:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 45:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 45:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 45:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 45:6
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 45:6
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 45:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 45:6
- Sermons on Isaiah 45:6
Context — God Calls Cyrus
4For the sake of Jacob My servant and Israel My chosen one, I call you by name; I have given you a title of honor, though you have not known Me.
5I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me,
6so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.
7I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things. 8Drip down, O heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open up that salvation may sprout and righteousness spring up with it; I, the LORD, have created it.Cross References
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| 1 | Malachi 1:11 | For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
| 2 | Isaiah 45:5 | I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, |
| 3 | Psalms 46:10 | “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 37:20 | And now, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God. ” |
| 5 | Psalms 83:18 | May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 38:23 | I will magnify and sanctify Myself, and will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 17:46–47 | This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” |
| 8 | Psalms 102:15–16 | So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear Your glory. For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 39:21 | I will display My glory among the nations, and all the nations will see the judgment that I execute and the hand that I lay upon them. |
Isaiah 45:6 Summary
[Isaiah 45:6 tells us that God wants everyone on earth to know that He is the only true God, and there is no other like Him. This means that no matter where we are in the world, God is the one who deserves our worship and praise, as seen in Psalms 100:1-5. By acknowledging this truth, we can align our hearts with God's desire for all people to know and worship Him, as expressed in Isaiah 45:6 and reinforced in Revelation 15:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when God says 'there is none but Me' in Isaiah 45:6?
This statement emphasizes God's uniqueness and exclusivity as the one true God, as also seen in Isaiah 44:6, where He says 'I am the first and I am the last; apart from Me there is no God.'
How does God's statement in Isaiah 45:6 relate to other religions or beliefs?
God's declaration that 'there is none but Me' underscores His sovereignty over all creation and establishes that He alone is the object of worship, as commanded in Exodus 20:3 and reinforced in Isaiah 45:5.
What is the significance of the phrase 'from where the sun rises to where it sets' in Isaiah 45:6?
This phrase signifies the universal scope of God's dominion, implying that all peoples, from the east to the west, will come to recognize and acknowledge His singular lordship, much like the prophecy in Psalms 113:3, which says 'From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.'
How does Isaiah 45:6 relate to God's plan of salvation?
Isaiah 45:6 points to the ultimate goal of God's plan, which is that all nations will come to know and worship Him as the one true God, a theme also found in Revelation 7:9-10, where people from every nation, tribe, and language will gather to worship before the throne of God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be giving reverence or worship to something or someone other than God, and how can I realign my priorities to reflect the truth of Isaiah 45:6?
- In what ways can I, like the heavens and the skies in Isaiah 45:8, 'drip down' and 'pour down righteousness' to those around me, serving as a vessel for God's love and truth?
- How can I use my daily interactions and conversations to point others to the one true God, declaring His glory 'from where the sun rises to where it sets'?
- What does it mean for me to live a life that acknowledges and honors God's statement 'I am the Lord, and there is no other', and what practical changes can I make to reflect this truth?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 45:6
That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west,.... That all the inhabitants of the world, from east to west, which takes in the habitable part of the world, that from north to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 45:6
That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 45:6
That they may know; that all nations may know it by my foretelling of these things so long beforehand, and by the wonderful success that I shall give thee, and by my overruling thins heart, and counsels, and victories, to the deliverance of my people according to my promise.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 45:6
Isaiah 45:6 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that [there is] none beside me. I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else.Ver. 6. That they may know from the rising of the sun,] i.e., All the world over, by thy proclamation. That there is none besides me.] Quia nihilum praeter me: ego Dominus et nihil ultra, so Oecolampadius rendereth it, and saith further that it is oppido profanda sententia, a very profound sentence, teaching us that where God is not, there is nothing; for in him we are, move and live, and it is he who worketh all in all things.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 45:6
6. The ultimate purpose of the conquest of Cyrus is the universal recognition of the truth asserted in Isaiah 45:5, the sole divinity of Jehovah. from the west] Lit. from the going down thereof. (On omission of mappîq see Davidson, Grammar § 19. R. c.)
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 45:6
That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west - This phrase is evidently used here to designate the whole world.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 45:6
5, 6. I girded thee — Rather, I will gird thee. The Hebrew is future.
Sermons on Isaiah 45:6
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Dvd 33 the Theocratic Kingdom by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding the mystery of Israel's restoration and its inseparable connection to the establishment of God's rule on earth through a lite |
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The Sole Consideration, That God Is God, Sufficient to Still All Objections to His Sovereignty by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches on the sovereignty of God, emphasizing the church's reliance on God as their refuge and strength during times of trouble and calamity. The duty to be stil |
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(The Glory of God) in Missions by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of participating in the Great Commission, which is the command given by Jesus to spread the gospel to all nations. The speaker |
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(Pure Testimony) the Burning Bush by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the purpose of the conference as a time for teaching and consolidation for those who have already come to the Lord. The focus is on meeting w |
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Outpouring in Papua New Guinea (Part 1) by David Sitton | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the challenges of reaching remote and unreached people groups with the gospel. He describes the difficult journey of missionaries through the |
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The Compelling Crescendo Through Indigenous Missions by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not letting religion become a mere tradition. He warns against worship that God does not receive and urges listeners to be |
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What Am I Doing Here by Jenny Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares a historical story of a young leader who faced a much larger army. The young leader demonstrated his unwavering determination and loyalty by comm |