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.
I will give you the treasures hidden in darkness and the riches stored away in secret places, so that you will know that I, the LORD, who calls you by name, am the God of Israel.
God is promising to reveal hidden treasures and wealth to show His power and prove that He is the one true God who knows and calls people personally.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, written during a period when the Israelites faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria and Babylon, the prophet foretells God's plan to use an unlikely figure, Cyrus the Persian king, to deliver His people from exile. This verse specifically promises that God will provide hidden treasures to Cyrus as a way to demonstrate His authority and make Himself known. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over world events, even involving non-Israelite rulers.
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