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Isaiah 45:3

Western Saints

Jerome

I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who call you by your name. Therefore, God addresses Cyrus himself: I have given you treasures and hidden riches of all cities, so that you, who previously worshipped idols, would acknowledge one God through my blessings, especially since you know that your name was foretold long before you were born. …

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Thomas Aquinas

Or because of hiding, and as to this, he says: and I will give you hidden treasures, of various kings, whose cities he took: he discovers deep things out of darkness (Job 12:22). 859. Second, he sets out the fruit of this benefit. And first, in himself, second, in others: that they may know who are from the rising of the sun (Isa 45:6). Concerning the first, he does two things. …

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