“I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the Lord of hosts.”
The promise concerning Cyrus—'I have aroused him in righteousness, and I will make all his paths straight; he shall build my city and set my exiles free, not for price or reward, says Yahweh of hosts'—reiterates Cyrus's role while adding that temple rebuilding and exile release will occur without requiring payment. The reference to 'righteousness' in Cyrus's calling suggests that his actions, though perhaps performed for political reasons, serve righteous purposes. The assertion that freedom will be given 'not for price or reward' emphasizes God's grace rather than any transaction. This verse confirms the practical consequences of Cyrus's rise.
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