Isaiah 48:14-15

48:14 All of you, gather together and listen!

Who among them announced these things?

The Lord’s ally will carry out his desire against Babylon;

he will exert his power against the Babylonians.

48:15 I, I have spoken –

yes, I have summoned him;

I lead him and he will succeed.


sn This probably refers to the idol gods (see v. 5).

tn Or “friend,” or “covenant partner.”

sn The Lord’s ally is a reference to Cyrus.

tn Heb “and his arm [against] the Babylonians.”

tn Heb “and his way will be prosperous.”