Isaiah 60:10
Isaiah 60:10 in Multiple Translations
Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy.
And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee.
And foreigners shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favor have I had mercy on thee.
And men from strange countries will be building up your walls, and their kings will be your servants: for in my wrath I sent punishment on you, but in my grace I have had mercy on you.
Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will work for you. Even though I did hit you when I was angry with you, now I will be kind and merciful to you.
And the sonnes of strangers shall builde vp thy walles, and their Kings shall minister vnto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my mercie I had compassion on thee.
And sons of a stranger have built thy walls, And their kings do serve thee, For in My wrath I have smitten thee, And in My good pleasure I have pitied thee.
“Foreigners will build up your walls, and their kings will serve you; for in my wrath I struck you, but in my favor I have had mercy on you.
And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister to thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favor have I had mercy on thee.
And the children of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister to thee: for in my wrath have I struck thee, and in my reconciliation have I had mercy upon thee.
Foreigners will come and rebuild the walls of your cities, and their kings will serve/help you. Although I punished you because I was angry with you, these things will happen now because I will act mercifully toward you because I am kind.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 60:10
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Isaiah 60:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בָנ֤וּ
בְנֵֽי
נֵכָר֙
חֹמֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ
וּ/מַלְכֵי/הֶ֖ם
יְשָׁרְת֑וּ/נֶךְ
כִּ֤י
בְ/קִצְפִּ/י֙
הִכִּיתִ֔י/ךְ
וּ/בִ/רְצוֹנִ֖/י
רִֽחַמְתִּֽי/ךְ
וּ/בָנ֤וּ
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
נֵכָר֙
nêkâr
H5236
foreign
N-ms
חֹמֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
N-fp | Suff
וּ/מַלְכֵי/הֶ֖ם
melek
H4428
King's
Conj | N-mp | Suff
יְשָׁרְת֑וּ/נֶךְ
shârath
H8334
to minister
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בְ/קִצְפִּ/י֙
qetseph
H7110
wrath
Prep | N-ms | Suff
הִכִּיתִ֔י/ךְ
nâkâh
H5221
to smite
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs | Suff
וּ/בִ/רְצוֹנִ֖/י
râtsôwn
H7522
acceptance
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
רִֽחַמְתִּֽי/ךְ
râcham
H7355
to have compassion
V-Piel-Perf-1cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 60:10
וּ/בָנ֤וּ
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
נֵכָר֙
nêkâr
H5236
"foreign"
N-ms
This word refers to something or someone foreign, including people, gods, or things. It can also describe heathendom or alien ideas. In the KJV, it is translated as alien or strange.
Definition: 1) foreign, alien, foreignness, that which is foreign 1a) foreignness, foreign gods 1b) alien, foreigner 1c) foreign (vanities)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: alien, strange ([phrase] -er). See also: Genesis 17:12; Nehemiah 13:30; Psalms 18:45.
חֹמֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
N-fp | Suff
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
וּ/מַלְכֵי/הֶ֖ם
melek
H4428
"King's"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יְשָׁרְת֑וּ/נֶךְ
shârath
H8334
"to minister"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This verb means to serve or minister to someone, often in a worship or temple setting. It is used to describe the work of priests and Levites in the Old Testament.
Definition: (Piel) to minister, serve, minister to
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: minister (unto), (do) serve(-ant, -ice, -itor), wait on. See also: Genesis 39:4; 1 Chronicles 26:12; Psalms 101:6.
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
בְ/קִצְפִּ/י֙
qetseph
H7110
"wrath"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word can mean a small splinter or twig, but also figuratively describes rage or strife, like the foam on a furious animal's mouth in Job 39:24. It signifies intense emotion or turmoil, often used to convey a sense of urgency or danger. The Bible uses it to describe intense feelings.
Definition: 1) wrath, anger 1a) of God 1b) of man
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: foam, indignation, [idiom] sore, wrath. See also: Numbers 1:53; Esther 1:18; Psalms 38:2.
הִכִּיתִ֔י/ךְ
nâkâh
H5221
"to smite"
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
וּ/בִ/רְצוֹנִ֖/י
râtsôwn
H7522
"acceptance"
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to acceptance or delight, often used to describe God's pleasure or favor. It appears in Psalms and Isaiah, highlighting God's goodwill towards us. This word is about taking pleasure in something.
Definition: 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will 1a) goodwill, favour 1b) acceptance 1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, self, voluntary) will, as...(what) would. See also: Genesis 49:6; Psalms 145:16; Psalms 5:13.
רִֽחַמְתִּֽי/ךְ
râcham
H7355
"to have compassion"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs | Suff
This Hebrew word means to have compassion or show love, often used to describe God's mercy towards humanity, as seen in the Bible. It involves deep feelings of sympathy and kindness. In the KJV, it is translated as having mercy or pity.
Definition: 1) to love, love deeply, have mercy, be compassionate, have tender affection, have compassion 1a) (Qal) to love 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to have compassion, be compassionate 1b1a) of God, man 1c) (Pual) to be shown compassion, be compassionate
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: have compassion (on, upon), love, (find, have, obtain, shew) mercy(-iful, on, upon), (have) pity, Ruhamah, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 33:19; Isaiah 60:10; Psalms 18:2.
Study Notes — Isaiah 60:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 60:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 60:10
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:10
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:10
- Sermons on Isaiah 60:10
Context — Future Glory for Zion
8Who are these who fly like clouds, like doves to their shelters?
9Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.
10Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy.
11Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. 12For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 61:5 | Strangers will stand and feed your flocks, and foreigners will be your plowmen and vinedressers. |
| 2 | Isaiah 49:23 | Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” |
| 3 | Revelation 21:26 | And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations. |
| 4 | Zechariah 6:15 | Even those far away will come and build the temple of the LORD, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. This will happen if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 60:3 | Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. |
| 6 | Revelation 21:24 | By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. |
| 7 | Isaiah 54:7–8 | “For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion I will bring you back. In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer. |
| 8 | Isaiah 14:1–2 | For the LORD will have compassion on Jacob; once again He will choose Israel and settle them in their own land. The foreigner will join them and unite with the house of Jacob. The nations will escort Israel and bring it to its homeland. Then the house of Israel will possess the nations as menservants and maidservants in the LORD’s land. They will make captives of their captors and rule over their oppressors. |
| 9 | Psalms 30:5 | For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning. |
| 10 | Isaiah 57:17–18 | I was enraged by his sinful greed, so I struck him and hid My face in anger; yet he kept turning back to the desires of his heart. I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, |
Isaiah 60:10 Summary
[This verse, Isaiah 60:10, tells us that even though God might discipline His people, He still loves them and wants to show them mercy and kindness. It's like when a parent corrects a child - it's out of love, not hate. God wants to restore and rebuild what's been broken, and sometimes He uses unexpected people to do it, as we see in Ezra 1:1-4. He wants us to trust Him and know that He is always working for our good, even when things seem tough, just like Romans 8:28 says.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for foreigners to rebuild the walls of God's people?
This verse, Isaiah 60:10, indicates that despite past judgments, God will bring restoration and foreigners will participate in rebuilding, a sign of God's favor and mercy, as seen in Ezra 1:1-4 where Cyrus, a foreign king, helped rebuild the temple.
Why would God strike His people in anger only to show them mercy later?
God's anger and mercy are both expressions of His love, as seen in Hebrews 12:6, where it says God disciplines those He loves, and in Isaiah 60:10, God shows mercy after anger, demonstrating His ultimate desire for the well-being of His people.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's kingdom and servanthood?
Isaiah 60:10 shows that even kings of other nations will serve God's people, illustrating the kingdom principle that those who were once enemies will become servants, as also seen in Philippians 2:10-11, where every knee will bow to Jesus Christ.
What is the significance of God showing mercy after striking in anger?
This demonstrates God's character of both justice and compassion, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, where God is described as slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness, and in Isaiah 60:10, where mercy follows anger, showcasing God's redemption and restoration plan for His people.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust God's mercy in my life, even when I face difficulties or challenges?
- How can I, like the foreigners in this verse, be a part of rebuilding and restoring what God is doing in the lives of others?
- In what ways can I serve others, reflecting the servant-hearted nature of God's kingdom, as hinted at in this verse?
- What does it mean for me to experience God's favor and mercy, and how can I live in light of this truth?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:10
And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls,.... The sons of the people; or Gentiles, as the Targum; who were strangers from the covenants of promise, and aliens from the commonwealth of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:10
And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:10
The sons of strangers, viz. such as were not Israelites; and he puts sons of strangers by a usual Hebraism for strangers, properly termed alienigenae: see . This was literally fulfilled in repairing the walls of Jerusalem; he spake before of the temple, now of the city; and spiritually in the ministers of the gospel, who are the walls and bulwarks of the church by preaching and writing for her; and ecclesiastical history affords us many instances of kings and princes that were great benefactors to her, among whom Constantine did greatly excel, not caring what he bestowed on her, Valentinian and Theodosius, &c. Shall minister; shall administer all necessaries to thee: as they had been demolished by the Babylonians, so they were repaired by the favour of Cyrus, Darius Hystaspes, Artsxerxes, &c., all strangers, , &c, or strangers becoming proselytes: see . In my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee; as I afflicted thee in my anger, so out of my compassions I will abundantly bless thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:10
Isaiah 60:10 And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee.Ver. 10. And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls.] By preaching and writing for the truth, as did many famous Greek and Latin doctors; and since them, not a few of all nations. And their kings shall minister unto thee.] As did Cyrus and Darius; but especially Constantine the Great (who cared not what he bestowed upon the Church, and was therefore, in a jeer, by the heathens called Pupillus, as if he needed a guardian to order his expenses), Valentinian, Theodosius, Honorius, Justinian. Our Edward VI, besides the much good he did at home, sent at one time five thousand pounds to relieve Protestants beyond seas. Queen Elizabeth sent both men and means in abundance to the relief of the French and Hollanders. His Life, by Sir John Heywood, p. 115.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 60:10
(10) The sons of strangers shall build . . .—Either as willing proselytes or as being brought into subjection. (Comp. Zechariah 6:15.) To build the temples or palaces of conquerors was, as in the case of the Egyptian and Babylonian bondage, the almost inevitable lot of the conquered.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:10
10. the sons of strangers] strangers (R.V.), as in ch. Isaiah 56:3; although the reference here is not to individual proselytes, but to foreigners in general. It is not even certain that the verse implies a willing cooperation of heathen converted to the religion of Israel, although this is to be presumed. In either case the rebuilding of the walls by the heathen who had destroyed them is the sign of the complete removal of the divine anger against Israel. for in my wrath &c.] Cf. ch. Isaiah 54:7-8.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:10
And the sons of strangers - They who have been devoted to a foreign and a false religion shall become devoted to the true religion, and engage in the service of the true God.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:10
10. Strangers — Foreigners of false religions converted to the true religion. In… wrath I smote thee — This refers to the morale of wasted Jerusalem, and their captivity at Babylon.
Sermons on Isaiah 60:10
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The Deed to the Land by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the misconceptions and sensationalism surrounding the United States and Israel. He compares the portrayal of America in the media to the reali |
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Summary of Israel's Present Plight and Her Future Glory by Art Katz | Art Katz discusses Israel's current struggles and the prophetic understanding of her future glory, emphasizing that the nation must undergo redemptive suffering before achieving la |
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The Church & the Nations by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of speaking positively about others, especially those who are anointed by God. They reference a song from their childhood that |
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Eternal Values - Seeking God's Kingdom First by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of learning to trust the Lord and standing on our own feet. He uses the analogy of being carried on a stretcher versus learnin |
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(The Works of Faith) Wait for God to Act by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham and Lot in Genesis 13. He highlights the strife between their servants and emphasizes the significance of the last sent |
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Winning God's Approval - Part 6 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God is in control of every aspect of our lives, including our relationships, jobs, and homes. He argues that if God, who runs the univer |
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Acid Test Series 7 of 8 - Waiting on God by Al Whittinghill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of translating truth into living reality. He encourages listeners to make room in their lives for the Word of God and draw nea |