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   Nov 2, 2013 · God is referred to as the Creator of evil or calamity. (Isa 45:7; compare KJ.) His enforcing of the penalty for sin, namely, death, has proved to be an evil or a calamity, for mankind. So, then, evil is not always synonymous with wrongdoing.

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   Apr 10, 2023 · As the Sovereign King over all earthly kings, God can make light or darkness and create peace or calamity. He can use Cyrus as His agent of redemption and peace for Israel and as the bringer of calamity upon Babylon.

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   The good being or principle, they call light; and the evil, darkness; the one, Oromasden, and the other Ahrimanen. It was further the doctrine of the Magians that when the good principle had the ascendency, happiness prevailed; and when the evil principle prevailed, misery abounded.

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   Dec 19, 2023 · “I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the Lord, who does all these things.” At first glance, this verse seems to suggest that God is the creator of evil and calamity.

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   Jul 1, 2013 · Knowing the Hebrew variants of the word "rah" and the meaning conveyed by the passage context of Isaiah 45:1-19 leads us to draw an exegetical conclusion that the word evil in Isaiah 4:7 should best be translated calamity or distress.

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   Jan 27, 2024 · The Bible offers various interpretations of calamity, shedding light on its different meanings and implications. Calamity is often seen as a consequence of evil thoughts and actions, a means of testing faith and loyalty to God, and a tool for Divine judgment and retribution.

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   What does the Bible say about Calamity?

   • Isaiah 45:7 (KJ21) 7 I form the light, and create darkness; I make peace, and create evil; I, the Lord, do all these things. Other versions tend to use words such as 'Calamity'.? The word translated "evil" or "calamity" in Is 45:7, can (not surprisingly) mean either "evil" or "calamity".

   What does the word 'evil' mean in In Isaiah 45.7 - Biblical

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   Should evil be translated calamity or distress?

   • Knowing the Hebrew variants of the word "rah" and the meaning conveyed by the passage context of Isaiah 45:1-19 leads us to draw an exegetical conclusion that the word evil in Isaiah 4:7 should best be translated calamity or distress.

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   Why does Isaiah 45 7 say that God created evil/calamity?

   • Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity? God created all things, and the scriptures here is emphasizing that God created both the good and evil, and also want us to appreciate what is good from those that are evil, it is a logical comparison, and with the sincere knowledge that evil will hurt and dangerous for human relationship.

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   Can God cause calamity?

   • Thus, since the context emphasizes that God can cause calamity, and denies that God creates evil (in the moral sense), the correct translation is certainly "calamity" and not "evil". By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

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   Is Calamity ordered by God?

   • It is emblematically true also that calamity, ignorance, disappointment, and want of success are ordered by him; and not less true that all the moral darkness, or evil, that prevails on earth, is under the direction and ordering of his Providence.

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   Can God make light or darkness?

   • As the Sovereign King over all earthly kings, God can make light or darkness and create peace or calamity. He can use Cyrus as His agent of redemption and peace for Israel and as the bringer of calamity upon Babylon.

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   Jan 26, 2014 · Isaiah 45:7 presents a profound declaration of God’s sovereignty over all aspects of creation, including light and darkness, peace and calamity. While the verse acknowledges God’s control over calamity, it does not imply that God is the author of moral evil.