Isaiah 45:6
That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else.
Original Language Analysis
לְמַ֣עַן
H4616
לְמַ֣עַן
Strong's:
H4616
Word #:
1 of 12
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
יֵדְע֗וּ
That they may know
H3045
יֵדְע֗וּ
That they may know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
2 of 12
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
שֶׁ֙מֶשׁ֙
of the sun
H8121
שֶׁ֙מֶשׁ֙
of the sun
Strong's:
H8121
Word #:
4 of 12
the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e., (architectural) a notched battlement
וּמִמַּ֣עֲרָבָ֔ה
and from the west
H4628
וּמִמַּ֣עֲרָבָ֔ה
and from the west
Strong's:
H4628
Word #:
5 of 12
the west (as a region of the evening sun)
כִּי
H3588
כִּי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
6 of 12
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֶ֖פֶס
that there is none
H657
אֶ֖פֶס
that there is none
Strong's:
H657
Word #:
7 of 12
cessation, i.e., an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or f
יְהוָ֖ה
me I am the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
me I am the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
10 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְאֵ֥ין
H369
Cross References
Malachi 1:11For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.Isaiah 45:5I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:Isaiah 37:20Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only.Psalms 83:18That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.Psalms 46:10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.Ezekiel 38:23Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD.
Historical Context
The Persian Empire stretched from Egypt to India, giving unprecedented scope for God's name to be known. Cyrus's decree mentioning Israel's God spread divine fame across the known world.
Questions for Reflection
- How is God using global events to make His name known from east to west?
- What role do you play in declaring that there is no God beside the LORD?
Related Resources
Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.
Analysis & Commentary
God's purpose extends beyond Israel to universal knowledge: 'That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me.' The east-to-west language encompasses all humanity. The repeated assertion 'I am the LORD, and there is none else' establishes the foundational truth that all creation will eventually acknowledge.