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Isaiah 48:14-15

ISAIAH—NOTE ON Isaiah 48:14 God reaffirms his plan to use Cyrus for his own redemptive purpose. among them. That is, the idols. The LORD loves him. God is not reluctant to use Cyrus.

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

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  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

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  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

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