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Isaiah 37:20
Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thouart the LORD,even thou only.

1 Samuel 17:46,47
This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel…

Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that Iam God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

from where the sun rises to where it sets
This expression signifies the entirety of the earth, from east to west. It highlights the universality of God's dominion and echoesPsalm 113:3, which states, "From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised." The phrase suggests that God's authority and presence are not confined to a specific location but encompass the whole world. It also foreshadows the global spread of the Gospel, as seen inActs 1:8, where Jesus tells His disciples they will be His witnesses "to the ends of the earth."

that there is none but Me
This declaration affirms the monotheistic belief central to the faith of Israel. It stands in contrast to the polytheistic cultures surrounding Israel, such as the Babylonians and Egyptians, who worshipped multiple gods. This statement is a direct challenge to idolatry and emphasizes the uniqueness and exclusivity of the God of Israel. It is echoed inDeuteronomy 6:4, the Shema, which declares, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one."

I am the LORD
The use of "LORD" in all capitals indicates the divine name YHWH, which is considered sacred and signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature. This name was revealed to Moses inExodus 3:14, where God says, "I AM WHO I AM." It conveys God's unchanging character and His covenant relationship with His people. The declaration "I am the LORD" serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and His role as the ultimate authority and ruler.

and there is no other
This phrase reinforces the exclusivity of God, emphasizing that He alone is worthy of worship and allegiance. It serves as a polemic against the false gods of the nations and underscores the futility of idolatry. This assertion is a recurring theme in Isaiah, as seen inIsaiah 44:6, where God declares, "I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god." It points to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6), and through whom the fullness of God's revelation is made known.

Isaiah 45 is the LORD’s direct address to Cyrus, foretold 150 years before the Persian king was born. Verses 5-6 say: “I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from Me there is no God… so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other”.

•The chapter sits in a larger section (Isaiah 40–48) where God contrasts Himself with lifeless idols (Isaiah 44:9-20).

•The immediate purpose: show Israel that their coming deliverance from Babylon will be engineered solely by the LORD.

•By naming Cyrus, God proves His sovereignty over history (Isaiah 45:13), echoing earlier affirmations of His rule (Isaiah 41:2-4).

“From where the sun rises to where it sets” embraces the whole globe.

•Ps 113:3 uses the same phrase to say, “From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised.”

•Mal 1:11 predicts worldwide worship: “My name will be great among the nations… in every place incense and pure offerings will be presented.”

•Acts 17:26-27 shows Paul picking up this truth in Athens: God determined the nations’ times and places “so that they would seek Him.”

The Lord’s rescue of Israel is meant to declare His reign to every corner of creation, not just to one nation.

“There is none but Me… there is no other.” This absolute language rules out rivals.

•Ex 20:2-3: “You shall have no other gods before Me.”

•Deut 4:39: “Acknowledge and take to heart… the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.”

•Isa 46:9 repeats, “I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.”

Because Scripture is literally true, these claims are not poetic exaggerations; they are factual statements about reality. Idols are nothing (1 Corinthians 8:4), and all competing “gods” are human inventions or demonic counterfeits.

God’s purpose “so that all may know” undergirds the Great Commission.

•Ps 67:1-3 prays, “May Your way be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.”

•Isa 49:6 extends Israel’s calling: “I will make you a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”

•Rev 7:9 pictures the future fulfillment: “a great multitude… from every nation, tribe, people, and tongue” worshiping the Lamb.

The passage urges believers to proclaim God’s uniqueness and salvation in Christ to every longitude and latitude.

•Confidence: History is in God’s hands, not in political powers. The LORD raised Cyrus; He still directs leaders (Proverbs 21:1).

•Clarity: We must reject syncretism. Only the LORD saves (Isaiah 45:22).

•Commission: From sunrise to sunset in our daily routines—home, workplace, online—we testify that “there is none but Him.”

Isaiah 45:6 teaches that the one true God orchestrates world events so the entire earth will recognize His sole deity. The verse affirms God’s global rule, denies the existence of any rival gods, and propels His people into worldwide witness.