Isaías 60

La gloria de Sión

1 »¡Levántate y resplandece, que tu luz ha llegado!¡La gloria del SEÑOR brilla sobre ti!

2 Mira, las tinieblas cubren la tierra,y una densa oscuridad se cierne sobre los pueblos.Pero la aurora del SEÑOR brillará sobre ti;¡sobre ti se manifestará su gloria!

3 Las naciones serán guiadas por tu luz,y los reyes, por tu amanecer esplendoroso.

4 »Alza los ojos, mira a tu alrededor:todos se reúnen y acuden a ti.Tus hijos llegan desde lejos;a tus hijas las traen en brazos.

5 Verás esto y te pondrás radiante de alegría;vibrará tu corazón y se henchirá de gozo;porque te traerán los tesoros del mar,y te llegarán las riquezas de las naciones.

6 Te llenarás con caravanas de camellos,con dromedarios de Madián y de Efa.Vendrán todos los de Sabá,cargando oro e inciensoy proclamando las alabanzas del SEÑOR.

7 En ti se reunirán todos los rebaños de Cedar,te servirán los carneros de Nebayot;subirán como ofrendas agradables sobre mi altar,y yo embelleceré mi templo glorioso.

8 »¿Quiénes son los que pasan como nubes,y como palomas rumbo a su palomar?

9 En mí esperarán las costas lejanas;a la cabeza vendrán los barcos de Tarsistrayendo de lejos a tus hijos,y con ellos su oro y su plata,para la honra del SEÑOR tu Dios,el Santo de Israel,porque él te ha llenado de gloria.

10 »Los extranjeros reconstruirán tus muros,y sus reyes te servirán.Aunque en mi furor te castigué,por mi bondad tendré compasión de ti.

11 Tus puertas estarán siempre abiertas,ni de día ni de noche se cerrarán;te traerán las riquezas de las naciones;ante ti desfilarán sus reyes derrotados.

12 La nación o el reino que no te sirva, perecerá;quedarán arruinados por completo.

13 »Te llegará la gloria del Líbano,con el ciprés, el olmo y el abeto,para embellecer el lugar de mi santuario.Glorificaré el lugar donde reposan mis pies.

14 Ante ti vendrán a inclinarselos hijos de tus opresores;todos los que te desprecianse postrarán a tus pies,y te llamarán “Ciudad del SEÑOR”,“Sión del Santo de Israel”.

15 »Aunque fuiste abandonada y aborrecida,y nadie transitaba por tus calles,haré de ti el orgullo eternoy la alegría de todas las generaciones.

16 Te alimentarás con la leche de las naciones,con la riqueza de los reyes serás amamantada.Sabrás entonces que yo, el SEÑOR, soy tu Salvador;que yo, el Poderoso de Jacob, soy tu Redentor.

17 En vez de bronce te traeré oro;en lugar de hierro, plata.En vez de madera te traeré bronce,y en lugar de piedras, hierro.Haré que la paz te gobierne,y que la justicia te rija.

18 Ya no se sabrá de violencia en tu tierra,ni de ruina y destrucción en tus fronteras,sino que llamarás a tus muros “Salvación”,y a tus puertas, “Alabanza”.

19 Ya no será el sol tu luz durante el día,ni con su resplandor te alumbrará la luna,porque el SEÑOR será tu luz eterna;tu Dios será tu gloria.

20 Tu sol no volverá a ponerse,ni menguará tu luna;será el SEÑOR tu luz eterna,y llegarán a su fin tus días de duelo.

21 Entonces todo tu pueblo será justoy poseerá la tierra para siempre.Serán el retoño plantado por mí mismo,la obra maestra que me glorificará.

22 El más débil se multiplicará por miles,y el menor llegará a ser una nación poderosa.Yo soy el SEÑOR;cuando llegue el momento, actuaré sin demora».

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

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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.