45 Yahweh has appointed Cyrus (Heb. Koresh) and given him power

to subdue other nations and defeat kings—

to open doors ahead of him,

≈ and no gates will shut him out.

Now Yahweh says this:

2 I’ll go ahead of you Cyrus and level the mountains.

I’ll break down bronze doors and cut through iron bars,

3 and I’ll give you the treasures that are hidden away

and the riches stored in secret places

so that you’ll know that it’s me, Yahweh, Yisrael’s god, who calls you by name.

4 For the sake of my servant Yakov (Jacob)

≈ and Yisrael (Israel) my chosen one,

I’ve summoned you by name.

Although you don’t know me, I’ll give you a title of honour.

5 I am Yahweh and there’s no one else.

≈ Apart from me, there’s no other God.

Even though you don’t know me,

I will strengthen you

6 so that from the east to the west they’ll know

that there’s nothing apart from me.

I’m Yahweh and there’s no other God.

7 I formed the light and created the darkness.

I bring peace and prosperity, and I cause disasters.

It’s me, Yahweh, who does all those things.

8 Rain down from above you skies,

and let the clouds pour down godliness.

Let the earth open up and let salvation grown on the trees

and at the same time, let righteousness sprout up.

I, Yahweh, have created it.