Isaiah60
English Standard Version
1 , , your has , and the of the Lord has you.
2 , shall the , and the ; but the Lord will you, and his will be you.
3And shall to your , and to the of your .
4 your all , and ; they , they to you; your shall , and your shall be the .
5 you shall and be ; your shall and , the of the shall be you, the of the shall to you.
6A of shall you, the of and ; those from shall . They shall and , and shall bring , the of the Lord.
7 the of shall be to you; the of shall to you; they shall with on my , and I will my .
8 are these that like a , and like to their ?
9For the shall for me, the of , to your , their and with them, for the of the Lord your , and for the of , he has made you .
10 shall your , and their shall to you; in my I you, but in my I have had on you.
11Your shall be ; and they shall be , that people may to you the of the , with their led in .
12For the and will you shall ; those shall be .
13The of shall to you, the , the , and the , to the of my , and I will make the of my .
14The of those who you shall to you, and all who you shall your ; they shall you the of the Lord, the of the of .
15 you have been and , with no passing , I will you , a from to .
16You shall the of ; you shall at the of ; and you shall I, the Lord, am your and your , the of .
17 of I will , and of I will ; of , , of , . I will your and your .
18 shall be in your , or within your ; you shall your , and your .
19The shall be more your by , nor for shall the give you ; but the Lord will be your , and your will be your .
20Your shall more , your itself; the Lord will be your , and your of shall be .
21Your shall be ; they shall the , the of my , the of my , that I might be .
22The shall become a , and the a ; I am the Lord; in its I will it.
Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Isaiah 60.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The glories of the church of God, when the fulness of the Gentiles shall come in. (1-8). and the Jews shall be converted and gathered from their dispersions. (9-14). and the kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ. (15-22).
vv1-8
As far as we have the knowledge of God in us, and the favour of God towards us, our light is come. And if God's glory is seen upon us to our honour, we ought, not only with our lips, but in our lives, to return its praise. We meet with nothing in the history of the Jews which can be deemed a fulfilment of the prophecy in this chapter; we must conclude it relates principally to future events. It predicts the purity and enlargement of the church. The conversion of souls is here described. They fly to Christ, to the church, to the word and ordinances, as doves to their own home; thither they fly for refuge and shelter, thither they fly for rest. What a pleasant sight to see poor souls hastening to Christ!
vv9-14
God will be very gracious. We must begin with his promise, thence all mercies take rise. Many shall be brought into the church, even from far countries. Christ is always ready to receive all who come to him; and the gate of mercy is always open, night and day. All that are about the church shall be made serviceable to it. But those who will not be subject to Christ's golden sceptre, to his word and Spirit, who will not be kept in by the laws and rules of his family, shall be broken in pieces by his iron rod. The peculiar advantages of every nation, and of every description of men, shall join to beautify the church of Christ. We must suppose this to be accomplished in the beauties of holiness, and the graces and comforts of the Spirit, with which gospel ordinances are adorned and enriched. Blessed be his name, the gates of Zion are ever open to returning sinners.
vv15-22
We must look for the full accomplishment in times and things, exceeding those of the Old Testament church. The nations and their kings shall lay themselves out for the good of the church. Such a salvation, such a redemption, shall be wrought out for thee, as discovers itself to be the work of the Lord. Every thing shall be changed for the better. In thy land shall no more be heard threats of those that do violence, nor complaints of those that suffer violence. Thy walls shall be means of safety, thy gates shall be written upon with praises to God. In the close of this chapter are images and expressions used in the description of the New Jerusalem, Rev. 21:23; 22:5. Nothing can answer to this but some future glorious state of the church on earth, or the state of the church triumphant in heaven. Those that make God their only light, shall have him their all-sufficient light. And the happiness shall know no change or alloy. No people on earth are all righteous; but there are no mixtures in heaven. They shall be wholly righteous. The spirits of just men shall there be made perfect. The glory of the church shall be to the honour of God. When it shall be finished, it will appear a work of wonder. It may seem too difficult to be brought about, but the God of almighty power has undertaken it. It may seem to be delayed and put off; but the Lord will hasten it in the time appointed by his wisdom, though not in the time prescribed by our folly. Let this hope cheer us under all difficulties, and stir us up to all diligence, that we may have an abundant entrance into this everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Key Words
קוּם: to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
אוֹר: to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)
כִּי: (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אוֹר: illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
בּוֹא: to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
כָּבוֹד: properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
זָרַח: properly, to irradiate (or shoot forth beams), i.e. to rise (as the sun); specifically, to appear (as a symptom of leprosy)
עַל: above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הִנֵּה: lo!
חֹשֶׁךְ: the dark; hence (literally) darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness
Cross References
Isaiah 60Direct thematic and verbal parallel where God is the city's everlasting light, superseding sun and moon.
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New Jerusalem parallel where there is no night, for the Lord God gives them light.
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New Testament call to 'awake' and 'arise' reflecting Isaiah's command to arise and shine.
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The nations of them which are saved walking in the light, and kings bringing glory.
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The Magi from the East bringing gold and incense fulfills the tribute of Sheba's treasures.
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Fulfillment parallel of gates that shall not be shut at all by day or night.
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The rising of the Sun of Righteousness corresponding to the Lord rising upon Zion.
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Kings serving as nursing fathers, matching the gentiles and kings coming to thy light.
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The heart fearing (trembling) and being enlarged with joy at God's goodness and prosperity.
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Believers offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God, typified by the voluntary offerings of Kedar.
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Camels and dromedaries bearing treasures through the south lands to Zion.
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Tarshish ships, symbol of distant commerce, first bringing Zion's children and treasures home.
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Those who afflicted/despised the church coming to bow down at her feet.
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The mystery of Israel's partial hardening until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
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