Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. New Living Translation And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness— secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name. English Standard Version I will give you the treasures of darkness and the hoards in secret places, that you may know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who call you by your name. Berean Standard Bible I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. King James Bible 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. New King James Version I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden riches of secret places, That you may know that I, the LORD, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel. New American Standard Bible “I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden wealth of secret places, So that you may know that it is I, The LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. NASB 1995 “I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden wealth of secret places, So that you may know that it is I, The LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. NASB 1977 “And I will give you the treasures of darkness, And hidden wealth of secret places, In order that you may know that it is I, The LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. Legacy Standard Bible I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden wealth of secret places, So that you may know that it is I, Yahweh, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. Amplified Bible “I will give you the treasures of darkness [the hoarded treasures] And the hidden riches of secret places, So that you may know that it is I, The LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you (Cyrus the Great) by your name. Christian Standard Bible I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches from secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD. I am the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches from secret places, so that you may know that I, Yahweh, the God of Israel call you by your name. American Standard Version and I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that it is I, Jehovah, who call thee by thy name, even the God of Israel. Contemporary English Version I will give you treasures hidden in dark and secret places. Then you will know that I, the LORD God of Israel, have called you by name. English Revised Version and I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I am the LORD, which call thee by thy name, even the God of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will give you treasures from dark places and hidden stockpiles. Then you will know that I, the LORD God of Israel, have called you by name. Good News Translation I will give you treasures from dark, secret places; then you will know that I am the LORD and that the God of Israel has called you by name. International Standard Version I'll give you concealed treasures and riches hidden in secret places, so that you'll know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. Majority Standard Bible I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. NET Bible I will give you hidden treasures, riches stashed away in secret places, so you may recognize that I am the LORD, the one who calls you by name, the God of Israel. New Heart English Bible I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that it is I, the LORD, who call you by your name, even the God of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, who call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. World English Bible I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that it is I, Yahweh, who calls you by your name, even the God of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd have given to you treasures of darkness, "" Even treasures of secret places, "" So that you know that I, YHWH, "" Who am calling on your name—[am] the God of Israel. Young's Literal Translation And have given to thee treasures of darkness, Even treasures of secret places, So that thou knowest that I, Jehovah, Who am calling on thy name -- am the God of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation And I gave to thee the treasures of darkness, and the hidden stores of lurking places, so that thou shalt know that I Jehovah calling by, thy name am the God of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will give thee hidden treasures, and the concealed riches of secret places: that thou mayest know that I am the Lord who call thee by thy name, the God of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will give you hidden treasures and the knowledge of secret things, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who calls your name. New American Bible I will give you treasures of darkness, riches hidden away, That you may know I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. New Revised Standard Version I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who call you by your name. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will give you the treasures that are hidden in darkness and the buried riches of the secret places that you may know that I, the LORD, who call you by your name, am the God of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall give you treasures that are in darkness and hidden, buried things, that you may know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH, for I, The God of Israel, have called you by your name OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, And hidden riches of secret places, That thou mayest know that I am the LORD, Who call thee by thy name, even the God of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, I will open to thee hidden, unseen treasures, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord thy God, that call thee by name, am the God of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Calls Cyrus…2“I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. 3I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. 4For the sake of Jacob My servant and Israel My chosen one, I call you by name; I have given you a title of honor, though you have not known Me.… Cross References Matthew 13:44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. Proverbs 2:4-5 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. Colossians 2:2-3 that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Job 28:1-11 “Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined. / Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. / Man puts an end to the darkness; he probes the farthest recesses for ore in deepest darkness. ... 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” / But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, so that we may follow all the words of this law. Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. Ephesians 3:8-9 Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, / and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! 1 Kings 10:2 She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. Luke 12:33-34 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Psalm 25:14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them. Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it. 1 Corinthians 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Treasury of Scripture And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the LORD, which call you by your name, am the God of Israel. I will give Jeremiah 27:5-7 I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me… Jeremiah 50:37 A sword is upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the mingled people that are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is upon her treasures; and they shall be robbed. Jeremiah 51:53 Though Babylon should mount up to heaven, and though she should fortify the height of her strength, yet from me shall spoilers come unto her, saith the LORD. that thou Isaiah 42:13 The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies. Ezra 1:2 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. which call Isaiah 43:1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. Isaiah 48:15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous. Isaiah 19:1 The burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it. Jump to Previous Calls Dark Darkness Hidden Hoards Israel Mayest Places Riches Secret Stored Stores Summons Treasures WealthJump to Next Calls Dark Darkness Hidden Hoards Israel Mayest Places Riches Secret Stored Stores Summons Treasures WealthIsaiah 45 1. God calls Cyrus for his church's sake5. By his omnipotence he challenges obedience 20. He convinces the idols of vanity by his saving power I will give you the treasures of darkness This phrase suggests hidden wealth or resources that are not immediately visible or accessible. In the historical context, it refers to the wealth of Babylon, which was known for its opulence and was conquered by Cyrus the Great. The "treasures of darkness" can also symbolize spiritual truths or divine wisdom that God reveals to those He chooses. Biblically, darkness often represents mystery or the unknown, and God is portrayed as the one who brings light and revelation (Psalm 18:28). and the riches hidden in secret places so that you may know that I am the LORD the God of Israel who calls you by name Persons / Places / Events 1. CyrusThe Persian king whom God anointed to deliver Israel from Babylonian captivity. Though a pagan king, God used him to fulfill His purposes. 2. Israel The chosen people of God, who were in exile during the time of Isaiah's prophecy. This verse reassures them of God's sovereignty and provision. 3. Babylon The empire that held Israel captive. The treasures mentioned could refer to the wealth of Babylon that Cyrus would conquer. 4. Darkness and Secret Places Symbolic of the unknown and hidden resources that God promises to reveal and provide for His purposes. 5. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His personal relationship with Israel and His sovereign power over nations. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and ProvisionGod is in control of all resources and can provide from unexpected places. Trust in His provision even when circumstances seem dark or uncertain. Purpose in Revelation God reveals hidden treasures not just for material gain but to deepen our understanding of His nature and His calling on our lives. Personal Calling Just as God called Cyrus by name, He knows each of us personally and has a specific purpose for our lives. Seek to understand and fulfill your divine calling. Spiritual Riches Over Material Wealth While God may provide materially, the true treasures are spiritual insights and a deeper relationship with Him. Prioritize spiritual growth. Faith in Action Act on the knowledge that God is the one who calls and equips you. Step out in faith, trusting that He will provide what is needed for His purposes.(3) The treasures of darkness . . .--The heaped-up wealth of "gold-abounding" Babylon. The capture of Sardis, with all the riches of Cr?sus, must have been almost as fruitful in plunder. (Herod. i. 84). The conqueror was to see in his victories the token of the protection of Jehovah, and so accept his vocation as the redeemer of His people.Verse 3. - I will give thee the treasures of darkness; i.e. "treasures stored in dark places" - "bidden treasures." Treasuries were built for greater security without windows. Of the treasures which fell into the hands of Cyrus, the greatest were probably those of Babylon (Herod., 1:183) and of Sardis (Xen., 'Cyrop.,' 7:2, § 11). The value of the latter has been estimated at above one hundred and twenty-six millions sterling. That thou mayest know; or, acknowledge (for the actual acknowledgment, see the decrees in Ezra 1:3 and Ezra 6:3-5). If these documents are accepted as genuine, or even as true in substance (Ewald), Cyrus must be considered to have identified Jehovah with his own Ormuzd, and to have viewed the Jewish and Persian religions as substantially the same. He would be under no temptation, with so weak and down-trodden a people as the Jews, to resort to politic pretences, as he might be in the case of the Babylonians (see the comment on Isaiah 41:25). Which call thee by thy name (comp. ver. 1 and Isaiah 44:28). (On the special favour implied in God's condescending to "know" or "call" a person by his name, see the 'Pulpit Commentary' on Exodus 33:12.) Am the God of Israel; rather, am the Lord... the God of Israel. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will giveוְנָתַתִּ֤י (wə·nā·ṯat·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you the treasures אוֹצְר֣וֹת (’ō·wṣ·rō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse of darkness חֹ֔שֶׁךְ (ḥō·šeḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness and the hidden riches וּמַטְמֻנֵ֖י (ū·maṭ·mu·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4301: A secret storehouse, a secreted valuable, money of secret places, מִסְתָּרִ֑ים (mis·tā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4565: A secret place, hiding place so that לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent you may know תֵּדַ֗ע (tê·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I [am] אֲנִ֧י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I the LORD, יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc who calls הַקּוֹרֵ֥א (haq·qō·w·rê) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read you by name. בְשִׁמְךָ֖ (ḇə·šim·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Links Isaiah 45:3 NIVIsaiah 45:3 NLT Isaiah 45:3 ESV Isaiah 45:3 NASB Isaiah 45:3 KJV Isaiah 45:3 BibleApps.com Isaiah 45:3 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 45:3 Chinese Bible Isaiah 45:3 French Bible Isaiah 45:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 45:3 I will give you the treasures (Isa Isi Is) |
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