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Isaiah 45:11

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is what the LORD says—the Holy One of Israel, the one who formed Israel: Ask me about what will happen in the future to my children, and tell me what you want me to do with the work of my hands.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is inviting His people to boldly ask Him about the future and to make requests about His plans and works.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about God's sovereign plan to use Cyrus, the Persian king, to restore Israel from Babylonian exile. God is addressing the doubts and questions of His people about His unusual choice to work through a foreign ruler. The context shows God defending His right to work through unexpected means while reassuring His people that they can still approach Him with their concerns.

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