Isaiah 45:13

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.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 45:1–6 Historical context

Isaiah 45:1-6 introduces Cyrus as God's anointed conqueror, setting the stage for the specific rebuilding and liberation task in 45:13.

Isaiah 52:3 Parallel

Isaiah 52:3 says redemption is 'without money', directly paralleling 'not for price nor reward' in this verse.

Isaiah 48:15 declares God called and brought Cyrus, ensuring his success, directly paralleling the stirring up here.

Isaiah 13:17 Historical context

In Isaiah 13:17, God stirs up the Medes against Babylon — the same force Cyrus leads to free exiles.

Isaiah 41:2 Parallel

In Isaiah 41:2, God stirs up a conqueror from the east, directly echoing the raising of Cyrus in righteousness here.

Isaiah 41:25 also describes God stirring up one from the north/east, reinforcing Cyrus as the divine instrument.

Isaiah 44:28 explicitly names Cyrus as God's shepherd who will rebuild Jerusalem and the temple — the same figure and mission described here.

Isaiah 46:11 calls Cyrus a 'bird of prey' from the east, emphasizing God's sovereign call to fulfill His purpose.

Isaiah 48:14 says the Lord loves Cyrus and he will act against Babylon, matching the mission to free exiles in 45:13.

In Isaiah 14:17, the king of Babylon refuses to release captives — opposite of Cyrus freeing them here.

In Isaiah 42:22, Israel is plundered with no rescuer — in contrast to God raising a rescuer here.

Isaiah 52:2 Parallel

Isaiah 52:2 calls captive Jerusalem to rise and loose her bonds — a parallel call to freedom echoed in the release here.

Isaiah 49:25 Related theme

Isaiah 49:25 promises deliverance of captives from the mighty, mirroring the liberation theme here without naming Cyrus.

In 1 Peter 1:19, redemption is through Christ's blood — contrasting the free release here.

Ezra 1:3–11 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezra 1:3-11 details Cyrus's decree allowing exiles to return and rebuild the temple, the exact outcome prophesied here.

2 Chronicles 36:23 Prophetic fulfillment

2 Chronicles 36:23 quotes Cyrus's proclamation to build the temple in Jerusalem, fulfilling the promise of building the city.

2 Chronicles 36:22 Prophetic fulfillment

2 Chronicles 36:22 records the historical fulfillment: God stirred up Cyrus to issue the decree, directly matching the prophecy here.

Ezra 1:2 Prophetic fulfillment

In Ezra 1:2, Cyrus declares God appointed him to build the temple — direct fulfillment of this prophecy.

Micah 4:10 Historical context

In Micah 4:10, exile to Babylon is followed by redemption — here, God raises Cyrus for that redemption.

Luke 4:18 Typology

In Luke 4:18, Jesus proclaims freedom for prisoners — a typological fulfillment of Cyrus's liberation.

Exodus 7:16 Parallel

In Exodus 7:16, God demands Pharaoh release His people — a parallel liberation through a chosen leader.

1 Peter 1:18-19 states redemption is not with silver or gold but Christ's blood, paralleling the free release without price here.