Isaiah 60:12-14

12 "For the 1nation and the kingdom which will not serve you will perish, And the nations will be utterly ruined.
13 "The 2glory of Lebanon will come to you, The 3juniper, the box tree and the cypress together, To beautify the place of My sanctuary; And I shall make the 4place of My feet glorious.
14 "The 5sons of those who afflicted you will come bowing to you, And all those who despised you will bow themselves at the soles of your feet; And they will call you the 6city of the LORD, The 7Zion of the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60:12-14 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 7

  • 1. Isaiah 14:2; Zechariah 14:17
  • 2. Isaiah 35:2
  • 3. Isaiah 41:19
  • 4. 1 Chronicles 28:2; Psalms 99:5; Psalms 132:7
  • 5. Isaiah 14:1, 2; Isaiah 45:14, 23; Isaiah 49:23; Revelation 3:9
  • 6. Isaiah 1:26
  • 7. Hebrews 12:22
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