Isaiah 60:10-11

10 1Foreigners shall build up your walls, and 2their kings shall minister to you; for in my wrath I struck you, but in my favor I have had mercy on you.
11 3Your gates shall be open continually; day and night they shall not be shut, 4that people may bring to you the wealth of the nations, with their kings led in procession.

Isaiah 60:10-11 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 60

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As, in the two preceding chapters, the hypocrisy and formality, the profaneness and immorality, that should abound in the latter day, and even among professors of religion, are prophesied of; so, in this, a very ample account is given of latter daylight and glory; of both the spiritual and personal reign of Christ, with the latter of which it concludes. The light and glory of the church, in the spiritual reign, are described, Isa 60:1-3 the numerous conversions of persons to it from all quarters, east and west particularly, are prophesied of, Isa 60:4-8, the great usefulness those should be of unto it, in enriching it, and building it up, and in glorifying it, is declared, Isa 60:9-13, as also the subjection of enemies to it; the favours it should receive from kings, and the fame and renown of it through all nations and ages, Isa 60:14-16, its riches, prosperity, peace, and safety, Isa 60:17,18 and the chapter is concluded with an account of the more perfect state of the church in the personal reign of Christ, when there will be a perfection of light and righteousness; and the number of God's elect will be complete, and they will be all together, Isa 60:19-22.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Isaiah 45:1, 13; Zechariah 6:15
  • 2. Isaiah 45:1, 13; Zechariah 6:15
  • 3. [Revelation 21:25, 26]
  • 4. [Revelation 21:25, 26]
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