Clarke's Isaiah 46:11 Bible Commentary Calling a ravenous bird from the east "Calling from the east the eagle" - A very proper emblem for Cyrus, as in other respects, so particularly because the ensign of Cyrus was a golden eagle, ΑΕΤΟΣ χρυσους, the very word עיט ayit, which the prophet uses here, expressed as near … 17:3]. Others say it is probably referring to Cyrus. The word rendered 'ravenous bird' (עיט ‛ayiṭ) is rendered 'fowl' in Job 28:7; 'bird' or 'birds' in Jeremiah 12:9; 'fowls' in Genesis 15:11; Isaiah 18:6; and 'ravenous birds' in … Calling a ravenous bird from the east - There can be no doubt that Cyrus is intended here (see the notes at Isaiah 41:2, Isaiah 41:25).The east here means Persia. God raised up Cyrus for this purpose – to do His … In Isaiah 46:11 Cyrus is here called a ravenous bird. And, based on chapter 46 verse 11, that “bird of prey” would be coming from the east. Isaiah 46:11 (ESV) - 11 calling a bird of prey from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country. 9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My … 8 Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors. We sincerely believe that Bro. Even the first-century historian, Josephus credits a pagan king named, Cyrus, with freeing the Jews from a 70-year Babylonian captivity, returning a remnant to Israel, and helping them rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. Almighty God, our Creator of heaven, earth, and humanity has the ability to foresee the future, which is just more … The "Iglesia Ni Cristo" claims that the bird of prey in Isaiah 46:11 refers to Felix Y Manalo. Read verse in The Message Bible Isaiah 46:11. 39:4]. The evidence, they aver, is Isaiah 46:11 itself. This was symbolic of a war-like king, his rapidity of conquest, and the devastation he would make among the nations [v11; Eze. God called Cyrus. Lately, our critics have found, allegedly, a prima facie evidence to prove that Cyrus is the fulfillment of Isaiah’s concerning the ravenous bird. “Gone into captivity”: When Cyrus came; even the gods were taken into exile. Isaiah 46:2 "They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but themselves are gone into captivity." Which position is correct? Several times war-like kings are called an eagle [Jer. 49:22; Ezek. Isaiah 46:11 Context. Based on that verse, the descriptions of the one from the east were being a righteous and an authoritative … Isaiah 46:11 Calling a bird of prey from the east,The man of My purpose from a far country.Truly I have spoken; truly I will bring it to pass.I have planned it, surely I … In Antiquities, Josephus relates that when Cyrus came across his name mentioned in … 11. ravenous bird--Cyrus so called on account of the rapidity of his marches from the distant regions of Persia to pounce on his prey (see on Isa 41:2; Isa 41:25; Jer 49:22; Eze 17:3).The standard of Cyrus, too, was a golden eagle on a spear (see the heathen historian, XENOPHON, 7, where almost the same word is used, aetos, as … I've said it, and I'll most certainly do it. I have spoken, and I will bring it to pass; I have purposed, and I will do it. I've planned it, so it's as good as done. Felix Manalo is the fulfillment of the prophecy mentioned in Isaiah 46:11. – The good thing about Isaiah 46:11 is that there are clues before that chapter. That was not the … Isaiah 46:11 Calling that eagle, Cyrus, out of the east, from a far country the man I chose to help me. Now, we can see this in Isaiah 41:2. [Isaiah 44:28 New King James Version] Brother Bob: Dear friends, the Bible teaches the assignment of Cyrus, teaches that Cyrus was sent by God to restore Jerusalem and to restore the temple, not to preach the gospel to those that were far from the gospel, or far from righteousness as Isaiah 46:11-13 described.