Isaiah 45:2 meaning and explanation

“I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.

Isaiah 45:2, Berean Standard Bible

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The LORD is speaking to Cyrus, the Persian king he has just called "His anointed" (verse 1), though Cyrus does not know him (verse 4). God promises to go ahead of this ruler and clear every obstacle: mountains leveled, bronze gates shattered, iron bars cut.

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