Isaiah 45:18

For this is what the Lord says, the God who created the heavens, who formed and made the earth, he founded it. He didn't make it to be left empty, but formed it to be inhabited. He is the one who says, I am the Lord, and there is no God apart from me.

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In The King James Version

For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.

In Context

17But Israel will be saved by the Lord with a salvation that lasts forever. You will never be ashamed or disgraced for all eternity.

19I haven't been talking in secret in an obscure place. I didn't tell the descendants of Jacob: Look for me in a place where no one can be found. I, the Lord, tell the truth—I say what's right.

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Cross References

Genesis 1:2The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the surface of the deep. The Spirit of God moved over the surface of the waters.

Genesis 1:28God blessed them and told them, “Reproduce, increase, and spread throughout the earth and control it; exercise authority over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that moves on the earth.”

Psalms 115:16The heavens belong to the Lord, but he has given the earth to humankind.

Isaiah 45:5I am the Lord, there is no God apart from me. Apart from me there is no God. I will make you strong, even though you don't know me,

Jeremiah 10:12It was God who made the earth by his power. He created the world by his wisdom and by his understanding he put the heavens in place.

Ezekiel 36:10You will support the people of Israel as they return and grow in number. People will live in the towns again and rebuild the ruins.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 45:12-20

The Power of God; Encouragement to the People of God. ( b. c. 708.) 11 Thus saith the Lord , the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. 12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. 13 I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor… Read the whole commentary →

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