Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;
Holden
To open
General references
Bible References
To his
Isaiah 13:3
I have commanded my consecrated ones. I have called my mighty warriors. My proud ones are to express my anger, those who rejoice in my majesty (excellency).
Isaiah 44:28
I say of Cyrus: 'He is my shepherd and will accomplish all that I please. He will say of Jerusalem, 'Let it be rebuilt,' and of the Temple, 'Let its foundations be laid.'
1 Kings 19:15
Jehovah said to him: Go back on your way through the wasteland to Damascus. When you get there, put holy oil on Hazael to make him king over Aram,
Jeremiah 27:6
Now I have handed all these countries over to my servant King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. I have even made wild animals serve him.
Whose
Isaiah 41:13
I AM JEHOVAH, YOUR GOD! I take hold of your right hand and say to you: Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 42:6
I, Jehovah, have called you and have given you power to see that justice is done on earth. I will make a covenant with all peoples and bring light (truth) (light of instruction) (Psalm 27:1) to the nations through you.
Psalm 73:23
Nevertheless I am continually with you. You hold me by my right hand.
Holden
Ezekiel 30:21
Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. His arm is not bandaged, so it cannot heal and be strong enough to hold a sword.
To subdue
Isaiah 41:2
Who has stirred up one from the east, calling him in righteousness to his service? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow.
Ezra 1:1
It was the first year of Cyrus, king of Persia. In order that the word of Jehovah (YHWH) given by the mouth of Jeremiah might come true, Jehovah moved the spirit of Cyrus, king of Persia. He made a public statement through all his kingdom, and put it in writing, saying:
Jeremiah 50:3
A nation has come up against her out of the north. It will make her land an object of horror. There will be no inhabitant in it. Both man and beast wander off. They have gone away!
Jeremiah 51:11
Jehovah has stirred up the kings of Media, because he intends to destroy Babylon. That is how he will take revenge for the destruction of his Temple. The attacking officers command: Sharpen your arrows! Get your shields ready!
Daniel 5:6
Then the king's countenance (appearance) changed in him. His thoughts troubled him. The joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees struck one against the other.
Daniel 7:5
Look, a second beast, like a BEAR. It was raised up on one side. Three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth. They said to it, 'Arise and devour much flesh.'
Daniel 8:3
A ram with two horns stood next to the river. The two horns were tall, but one was taller than the other, and the taller one came up last.
To open
Nahum 2:6
The gates of the rivers are opened and the palace is dissolved.
General references
Ezra 5:13
In the first year of Cyrus, king of Babylon, Cyrus the king gave an order for the building of this house of God.
Job 12:19
He leads priests away stripped and overthrows men long established.
Psalm 107:16
He shattered bronze gates and cut iron bars in two.