Post by iris89 on Nov 12, 2007 8:10:39 GMT -5
What Does Isaiah 45:7-8 Really Say?
Let's take a look and see:
Isaiah 45:6, in the (Rotherham Bible of 1902; RB) translation would indicate that only Almighty God (YHWH) is being spoken about as follows, "That men may get to know, From the rising of the sun, And from the west, That there is none besides me,--I, am Yahweh, and there is none, else:" (RB).
Also, looking at Isaiah 45:7-8 in the (RB) would indicate likewise as follows, "Forming light, and creating darkness, Making prosperity, and creating misfortune,--I--Yahweh, who doeth all these.
8 Let the drops fall, ye heavens, from above, Yea, let, the skies, pour down righteousness,--Let the earth open, and let them bear as their fruit-deliverance, And let, justice, spring forth therewith, I--Yahweh, have created it." (RB).
And, Matthew Henry said, on Isaiah 45:5-10,
<<<"#5-10 There is no God beside Jehovah. There is nothing done without him. He makes peace, put here for all good; and creates evil, not the evil of sin, but the evil of punishment. He is the Author of all that is true, holy, good, or happy; and evil, error, and misery, came into the world by his permission, through the wilful apostasy of his creatures, but are restrained and overruled to his righteous purpose. This doctrine is applied, for the comfort of those that earnestly longed, yet quietly waited, for the redemption of Israel. The redemption of sinners by the Son of God, and the pouring out the Spirit, to give success to the gospel, are chiefly here intended. We must not expect salvation without righteousness; together the Lord hath created them. Let not oppressors oppose God's designs for his people. Let not the poor oppressed murmur, as if God dealt unkindly with them. Men are but earthen pots; they are broken potsherds, and are very much made so by mutual contentions. To contend with him is as senseless as for clay to find fault with the potter. Let us turn God's promises into prayers, beseeching him that salvation may abound among us, and let us rest assured that the Judge of all the earth will do right.[source - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary]>>>.
Which indicates the selfsame thing.
And the (Young's Literal Translation; YLT) clearly indicates the same, "Forming light, and preparing darkness, Making peace, and preparing evil, I am Jehovah, doing all these things.' 8 Drop, ye heavens, from above, And clouds do cause righteousness to flow, Earth openeth, and they are fruitful, Salvation and righteousness spring up together, I, Jehovah, have prepared it." (YLT).
As does the English translation of one of the versions of (An English Translation of the LXX), "I am he that prepared light, and formed darkness; who make peace, and create evil; I am the Lord God, that does all these things. 8 Let the heaven rejoice from above, and let the clouds rain righteousness: let the earth bring forth, and blossom with mercy, and bring forth righteousness likewise: I am the Lord that created thee." (An English Translation of the LXX).
As does the (American Standard Version; ASV), "I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace, and create evil. I am Jehovah, that doeth all these things. 8 Distil, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, that it may bring forth salvation, and let it cause righteousness to spring up together; I, Jehovah, have created it." (ASV).
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Let's take a look and see:
Isaiah 45:6, in the (Rotherham Bible of 1902; RB) translation would indicate that only Almighty God (YHWH) is being spoken about as follows, "That men may get to know, From the rising of the sun, And from the west, That there is none besides me,--I, am Yahweh, and there is none, else:" (RB).
Also, looking at Isaiah 45:7-8 in the (RB) would indicate likewise as follows, "Forming light, and creating darkness, Making prosperity, and creating misfortune,--I--Yahweh, who doeth all these.
8 Let the drops fall, ye heavens, from above, Yea, let, the skies, pour down righteousness,--Let the earth open, and let them bear as their fruit-deliverance, And let, justice, spring forth therewith, I--Yahweh, have created it." (RB).
And, Matthew Henry said, on Isaiah 45:5-10,
<<<"#5-10 There is no God beside Jehovah. There is nothing done without him. He makes peace, put here for all good; and creates evil, not the evil of sin, but the evil of punishment. He is the Author of all that is true, holy, good, or happy; and evil, error, and misery, came into the world by his permission, through the wilful apostasy of his creatures, but are restrained and overruled to his righteous purpose. This doctrine is applied, for the comfort of those that earnestly longed, yet quietly waited, for the redemption of Israel. The redemption of sinners by the Son of God, and the pouring out the Spirit, to give success to the gospel, are chiefly here intended. We must not expect salvation without righteousness; together the Lord hath created them. Let not oppressors oppose God's designs for his people. Let not the poor oppressed murmur, as if God dealt unkindly with them. Men are but earthen pots; they are broken potsherds, and are very much made so by mutual contentions. To contend with him is as senseless as for clay to find fault with the potter. Let us turn God's promises into prayers, beseeching him that salvation may abound among us, and let us rest assured that the Judge of all the earth will do right.[source - Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary]>>>.
Which indicates the selfsame thing.
And the (Young's Literal Translation; YLT) clearly indicates the same, "Forming light, and preparing darkness, Making peace, and preparing evil, I am Jehovah, doing all these things.' 8 Drop, ye heavens, from above, And clouds do cause righteousness to flow, Earth openeth, and they are fruitful, Salvation and righteousness spring up together, I, Jehovah, have prepared it." (YLT).
As does the English translation of one of the versions of (An English Translation of the LXX), "I am he that prepared light, and formed darkness; who make peace, and create evil; I am the Lord God, that does all these things. 8 Let the heaven rejoice from above, and let the clouds rain righteousness: let the earth bring forth, and blossom with mercy, and bring forth righteousness likewise: I am the Lord that created thee." (An English Translation of the LXX).
As does the (American Standard Version; ASV), "I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace, and create evil. I am Jehovah, that doeth all these things. 8 Distil, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, that it may bring forth salvation, and let it cause righteousness to spring up together; I, Jehovah, have created it." (ASV).
To learn more, go to,
[go to] religioustruths.proboards59.com/
Your Friend in Christ Iris89