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- It says, “I form the light and create darkness, I make peace and create calamity; I, the Lord, do all these things” (Isaiah 45:7). Therefore, the Scriptures do not teach that God was the originator of evil. Rather, what this passage is saying is that on occasion God brings calamity or disaster to the world but that He did not create evil itself.
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Apr 10, 2023 · Answer. In Isaiah 45:1–7, the prophet foresees God calling and anointing King Cyrus of Persia to be His chosen instrument to subdue nations (namely Babylon) for the sake of His people Israel.
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What does it mean to call evil good and good evil (Isaiah...
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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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When we come to verses that are unclear or confusing, we must “dig deeper” and search the Scriptures to find verses and passages that offer clear teachings and clarify the verses that are difficult to understand. Let’s start by determining what is meant by “evil.” We can’t suggest that evil is an incorrect translation.The Hebrew word for evil in bo...
Let’s read God’s words in Isaiah 45:7again, looking at each statement separately: Isaiah 45:7a“I form the light, and create darkness” We know that in the beginning, God created light. He brought it into existence by His Word: Then God said, “Let there be light” and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light ...
While God does not create evil, as defined by bringing it into existence by His providential work and will, God does allow evil by His permissive will. In other words, He could stop any evil but many times chooses not to do so. Whenever God allows evil, we can be assured that He has a good purpose and perfect plan for doing so. God can and will use...
It is God’s desire to bring about His plan and purpose in our lives through His blessings, and by His Spirit working in and through us. The free will God has given us empowers us to choose light or darkness, peace or evil. Let’s read God’s words of Isaiah 45:7in the larger context of verses 8-13. Isaiah 45:5-8 I am the LORD, and there is none else,...
Paul’s letter to Timothy commands that we flee from all evil and seek after God: 1 Timothy 6:11But thou, O man of God, flee these things [all evil]; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. In order to flee from evil, we must be able to discern between good and evil. We do that with knowledge. God said of His peop...
Sep 22, 2022 · Isaiah 45:7 in the King James Version reads, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.” How does Isaiah 45:7 agree with the view that God did not create evil? There are two key facts that need to be considered.
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.
Apr 8, 2024 · Isaiah 45:7 states, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.” This verse is often cited in discussions about the origin of evil and the nature of God’s sovereignty.
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Dec 19, 2023 · The verse in question, Isaiah 45:7 (ESV), reads: “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.
