Isaías 60

1 Levántate, resplandece; que viene tu lumbre, y la gloria del SEÑOR ha nacido sobre ti

2 Que he aquí, que tinieblas cubrirán la tierra, y oscuridad los pueblos; y sobre ti nacerá el SEÑOR, y sobre ti será vista su gloria

3 Y andarán los gentiles a tu lumbre, y los reyes al resplandor de tu nacimiento

4 Alza tus ojos en derredor, y mira, todos éstos se han juntado, vinieron a ti; tus hijos vendrán de lejos, y tus hijas sobre el lado serán criadas

5 Entonces verás, y resplandecerás; y se maravillará y ensanchará tu corazón, que se haya vuelto a ti la multitud del mar, que la fortaleza de los gentiles haya venido a ti

6 Multitud de camellos te cubrirá, dromedarios de Madián y de Efa; vendrán todos los de Seba; traerán oro e incienso, y publicarán alabanzas del SEÑOR

7 Todo el ganado de Cedar será juntado para ti; carneros de Nebaiot te serán servidos; serán ofrecidos con gracia sobre mi altar, y glorificaré la Casa de mi gloria

8 ¿Quiénes son éstos que vuelan como nubes, y como palomas a sus ventanas

9 Porque a mí esperarán las islas, y las naves de Tarsis desde el principio, para traer tus hijos de lejos, su plata, y su oro con ellos, al nombre del SEÑOR tu Dios, y al Santo de Israel, que te ha glorificado

10 Y los hijos de los extranjeros edificarán tus muros, y sus reyes te servirán; porque en mi ira te herí, mas en mi buena voluntad tendré de ti misericordia

11 Tus puertas estarán de continuo abiertas; no se cerrarán de día ni de noche, para que sea traída a ti fortaleza de gentiles, y sus reyes guiados

12 Porque la gente o el reino que no te sirviere, perecerá; y del todo serán asolados

13 La gloria del Líbano vendrá a ti, hayas, pinos, y bojes juntamente, para honrar el lugar de mi Santuario; y yo honraré el lugar de mis pies

14 Y vendrán a ti humillados los hijos de los que te afligieron; y a las pisadas de tus pies se encorvarán todos los que te escarnecían, y te llamarán Ciudad del SEÑOR, Sion del Santo de Israel

15 En lugar de que has sido desechada y aborrecida, y que no había quien por ti pasara, te pondré en gloria eterna, en gozo de generación y generación

16 Y mamarás la leche de los gentiles, el pecho de los reyes mamarás; y conocerás que yo soy el SEÑOR, el Salvador tuyo, y Redentor tuyo, el Fuerte de Jacob

17 Por el bronce traeré oro, y por hierro plata, y por madera bronce, y por las piedras hierro; y pondré paz por tu gobierno, y justicia por tus opresores

18 Nunca más se oirá en tu tierra violencia, destrucción y quebrantamiento en tus términos; mas a tus muros llamarás Salud, y a tus puertas Alabanza

19 El sol nunca más te servirá de luz para el día, ni el resplandor de la luna te alumbrará; mas te será el SEÑOR por luz perpetua, y por tu gloria el Dios tuyo

20 No se pondrá jamás tu sol, ni menguará tu luna; porque te será el SEÑOR por perpetua luz, y los días de tu luto serán acabados

21 Y tu pueblo, todos ellos serán justos, para siempre heredarán la tierra; serán renuevos de mi plantío, obra de mis manos, para glorificarme

22 El pequeño será por mil; el menor, por gente fuerte. Yo, el SEÑOR, a su tiempo haré que esto sea presto

Isaías 60 Commentary

Chapter 60

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)

Verses 1-8 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!

Verses 9-14 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.

Verses 15-22 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, ( Revelation 21:23 , Revelation 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.

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 60

.

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.