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Isaiah 45:4-7 New English Translation (NET)

4. For the sake of my servant Jacob,Israel, my chosen one,I call you by nameand give you a title of respect, even though you do not recognize me.

5. I am the Lord, I have no peer,there is no God but me.I arm you for battle, even though you do not recognize me.

6. I do this so people will recognize from east to westthat there is no God but me;I am the Lord, I have no peer.

7. I am the one who forms lightand creates darkness; the one who brings about peaceand creates calamity.I am the Lord, who accomplishes all these things.

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