Cyrus is Eternally Memorialized
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Submitted by Michael (United States), May 16, 2006 at 22:31

It should be of great comfort to know that Cyrus is memorialized in the best selling book of all time, The Word of the Living God: The Bible. In Isaiah chapter 45 begining at verse 1 we read," This is what the LORD says to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you by name and bestow on you a title of honor, though you do not acknowledge me. I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me, so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting men may know there is none besides me. I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I the LORD, do all these things. (...) I will raise up Cyrus in my righteousness: I will make all his ways straight. He will rebuild my city and set my exiles free, but not for a price or reward, says the LORD Almighty." There is much more said about Cyrus in Holy Scripture. If you would like I would be more that happy to list the book in the Bible and the Chapters and verses that he is refered to by God. God Bless you.

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