“Thus saith the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me.”
The assertion of divine authority—'Thus says Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: Will you question me about my children, or command me concerning the work of my hands?'—directly addresses Israel with a challenging question about questioning God. The titles 'Holy One' and 'Maker' establish God's transcendence and creative power. The reference to 'my children' and 'work of my hands' emphasizes Israel's status as God's creation. This verse forbids Israel from second-guessing God's choice to use Cyrus.
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