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A:The Jewish notion of a messiah arose during the centuries of foreign rule that followed the Persian period, and was for a great military leader who would defeat Judah's enemies and gain independence. When King Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to their homeland and paid for the Temple to be rebuilt, the concept of a messiah had not yet arisen and so Cyrus is not called the messiah. However, the Book of Isaiah (II Isaiah's contribution) does acknowledge the role that Cyrus had played in freeing the Jews and allowing their return.

Verse 44:28: "That saith of Cyrus. He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure; even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid."

Verse 45:1: "Thus saith the Lord to his appointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden ..."

Verse 45:4: "For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel my elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee even though thou has not known me."

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