Isaiah 45:3 meaning and explanation
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.
Isaiah 45:3, Berean Standard Bible
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God is speaking to Cyrus, the Persian king he calls "His anointed" (verse 1), promising to go before him and open gates that would otherwise stay shut. The treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places are the stored wealth of conquered cities, especially Babylon, which Cyrus would take.
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