Isaiah 60:12
Isaiah 60:12 in Multiple Translations
For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed.
For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.
For that nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.
For the nation or kingdom which will not be your servant will come to destruction; such nations will be completely waste.
Any nation or kingdom that does not serve you will be completely destroyed.
For the nation and the kingdome, that will not serue thee, shall perish: and those nations shalbe vtterly destroyed.
For the nation and the kingdom that do not serve thee perish, Yea, the nations are utterly wasted.
For that nation and kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; yes, those nations shall be utterly wasted.
For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yes, those nations shall be utterly wasted.
For the nation and the kingdom that will not serve thee, shall perish: and the Gentiles shall be wasted with desolation.
And the kingdoms and nations whose people refuse to allow you to rule them will be completely destroyed [DOU].
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Isaiah 60:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
הַ/גּ֧וֹי
וְ/הַ/מַּמְלָכָ֛ה
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
לֹא
יַעַבְד֖וּ/ךְ
יֹאבֵ֑דוּ
וְ/הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
חָרֹ֥ב
יֶחֱרָֽבוּ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
הַ/גּ֧וֹי
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Art | N-ms
וְ/הַ/מַּמְלָכָ֛ה
mamlâkâh
H4467
kingdom
Conj | Art | N-fs
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יַעַבְד֖וּ/ךְ
ʻâbad
H5647
to serve
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
יֹאבֵ֑דוּ
ʼâbad
H6
to perish
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Conj | Art | N-mp
חָרֹ֥ב
chârab
H2717
to dry
V-Qal-Ptc
יֶחֱרָֽבוּ
chârab
H2717
to dry
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 60:12
כִּֽי
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.
הַ/גּ֧וֹי
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וְ/הַ/מַּמְלָכָ֛ה
mamlâkâh
H4467
"kingdom"
Conj | Art | N-fs
This word refers to a kingdom or dominion, describing a ruler's power or territory. In the Bible, it is used to describe the kingdoms of Israel and other nations, as well as God's sovereignty. It emphasizes a ruler's authority and control.
Definition: 1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty 1a) kingdom, realm 1b) sovereignty, dominion 1c) reign
Usage: Occurs in 113 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, king's, reign, royal. See also: Genesis 10:10; 2 Chronicles 22:9; Psalms 46:7.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַעַבְד֖וּ/ךְ
ʻâbad
H5647
"to serve"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To serve or work is the meaning of this verb, which can also imply slavery or bondage, as seen in the story of the Israelites in Egypt. It is used to describe various types of work or service, including serving God or other people. The word has different forms and meanings in different contexts.
Definition: : serve[someone] 1) to work, serve 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to labour, work, do work 1a2) to work for another, serve another by labour 1a3) to serve as subjects 1a4) to serve (God) 1a5) to serve (with Levitical service) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be worked, be tilled (of land) 1b2) to make oneself a servant 1c) (Pual) to be worked 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to compel to labour or work, cause to labour, cause to serve 1d2) to cause to serve as subjects 1e) (Hophal) to be led or enticed to serve
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be, keep in bondage, be bondmen, bond-service, compel, do, dress, ear, execute, [phrase] husbandman, keep, labour(-ing man, bring to pass, (cause to, make to) serve(-ing, self), (be, become) servant(-s), do (use) service, till(-er), transgress (from margin), (set a) work, be wrought, worshipper, See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:14; Psalms 2:11.
יֹאבֵ֑דוּ
ʼâbad
H6
"to perish"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To perish means to be destroyed or lost, whether it's a person, animal, or thing, like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19.
Definition: 1) perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) perish, die, be exterminated 1a2) perish, vanish (fig.) 1a3) be lost, strayed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate 1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.) 1b3) cause to stray, lose 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to destroy, put to death 1c1a) of divine judgment 1c2) object name of kings (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" H0007)
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee. See also: Exodus 10:7; Psalms 112:10; Psalms 1:6.
וְ/הַ/גּוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Conj | Art | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
חָרֹ֥ב
chârab
H2717
"to dry"
V-Qal-Ptc
To slay or destroy is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to dry up or desolate something. It is used to describe fighting, attacking, or laying waste.
Definition: 1) to be dry, be dried up 1a) (Qal) to be dried, be dried up 1b) (Pual) to be dried 1c) (Hiphil) to dry up 1d) (Hophal) to be dried up
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: decay, (be) desolate, destroy(-er), (be) dry (up), slay, [idiom] surely, (lay, lie, make) waste. See also: Genesis 8:13; Isaiah 50:2; Psalms 106:9.
יֶחֱרָֽבוּ
chârab
H2717
"to dry"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To slay or destroy is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to dry up or desolate something. It is used to describe fighting, attacking, or laying waste.
Definition: 1) to be dry, be dried up 1a) (Qal) to be dried, be dried up 1b) (Pual) to be dried 1c) (Hiphil) to dry up 1d) (Hophal) to be dried up
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: decay, (be) desolate, destroy(-er), (be) dry (up), slay, [idiom] surely, (lay, lie, make) waste. See also: Genesis 8:13; Isaiah 50:2; Psalms 106:9.
Study Notes — Isaiah 60:12
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- Isaiah 60:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:12
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:12
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:12
- Sermons on Isaiah 60:12
Context — Future Glory for Zion
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.
13The glory of Lebanon will come to you— its cypress, elm, and boxwood together— to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. 14The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.Cross References
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| 1 | Zechariah 14:12–19 | And this will be the plague with which the LORD strikes all the peoples who have warred against Jerusalem: Their flesh will rot while they stand on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths. On that day a great panic from the LORD will come upon them, so that each will seize the hand of another, and the hand of one will rise against the other. Judah will also fight at Jerusalem, and the wealth of all the surrounding nations will be collected—gold, silver, and apparel in great abundance. And a similar plague will strike the horses and mules, camels and donkeys, and all the animals in those camps. Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them. And if the people of Egypt will not go up and enter in, then the rain will not fall on them; this will be the plague with which the LORD strikes the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. This will be the punishment of Egypt and of all the nations that do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. |
| 2 | Isaiah 54:15 | If anyone attacks you, it is not from Me; whoever assails you will fall before you. |
| 3 | Psalms 2:12 | Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. |
| 4 | Isaiah 14:2 | 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. |
| 5 | Daniel 2:44–45 | In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever. And just as you saw a stone being cut out of the mountain without human hands, and it shattered the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold, so the great God has told the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its interpretation is trustworthy.” |
| 6 | Isaiah 41:11 | Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. |
| 7 | Luke 19:27 | And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’” |
| 8 | Matthew 21:44 | He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed. ” |
| 9 | Zechariah 12:2–4 | “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples. Judah will be besieged, as well as Jerusalem. On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who would heave it away will be severely injured. On that day, declares the LORD, I will strike every horse with panic, and every rider with madness. I will keep a watchful eye on the house of Judah, but I will strike with blindness all the horses of the nations. |
| 10 | Revelation 2:26–27 | And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery —just as I have received authority from My Father. |
Isaiah 60:12 Summary
[Isaiah 60:12 is a powerful reminder that God is a holy and just God, who calls all nations and individuals to serve and worship Him, as seen in Psalm 95:6, and those who refuse will face destruction, emphasizing the importance of making a choice to follow Him, as encouraged in Joshua 24:15. This verse is not just a warning, but also an invitation to experience the blessings and joy of serving God, as described in Psalm 100:2. By choosing to serve God, we can avoid the consequences of rebellion and instead, experience the peace and prosperity that comes from following Him, as promised in Isaiah 26:3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of Isaiah 60:12, and how does it relate to the surrounding verses?
Isaiah 60:12 is part of a larger passage describing the future glory of Zion, where foreigners will serve and worship the Lord, as seen in Isaiah 60:10-11, and those who refuse will face destruction, emphasizing the importance of serving and worshiping God, as commanded in Deuteronomy 6:13.
Does Isaiah 60:12 imply that God is a cruel and vengeful God, destroying nations that do not serve Him?
While Isaiah 60:12 does speak of destruction for those who refuse to serve God, it is essential to understand God's character as revealed in Scripture, such as in Psalm 103:8, which describes Him as slow to anger and abounding in love, and His desire is for all nations to come to Him and be saved, as seen in 1 Timothy 2:4.
How does Isaiah 60:12 relate to the concept of God's sovereignty and human responsibility?
This verse highlights the tension between God's sovereignty, as seen in Isaiah 46:10, and human responsibility, as emphasized in Joshua 24:15, where individuals and nations are called to make a choice to serve and worship the Lord, and face consequences for their decisions, as warned in Proverbs 29:1.
Is Isaiah 60:12 still relevant today, or was it only applicable to the historical context of Israel?
While the immediate context of Isaiah 60:12 is addressed to Israel, the principles of serving and worshiping God, and the consequences of refusing to do so, are timeless and universal, applying to all nations and individuals, as seen in Romans 11:25-26, and Revelation 20:12-15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can serve and worship God in my daily life, and how can I prioritize His commands and principles in my decisions?
- How can I balance the tension between God's sovereignty and human responsibility in my understanding of Scripture and my relationship with Him?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be resisting or refusing to serve God, and what are the potential consequences of continuing down that path?
- How can I share the message of salvation and the importance of serving God with others, and what role can I play in bringing glory to His name?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:12
For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish,.... That will not serve the Lord Christ, and worship him with his church and people; that will not be obedient to the laws and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:12
For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted. For the nation ... that will not serve thee shall perish.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:12
That will not serve thee; do offices of kindness; so is the word used, ; or rather, that will not submit to Christ’ s sceptre. Shall perish; shall be no more sui juris, but subdued to thee; and as refusing subjection to Christ, shall perish everlastingly; as they all perished in the deluge that were not in the ark: they that should be saved were added to the church, . Utterly wasted, Heb. wasting be wasted, viz. by the sword: accordingly we read of many victories in Josephus that the Jews obtained, and in the Book of the Maccabees, as a fulfilling of this prophecy; but this doth principally relate to the spiritual Jerusalem, and this seems to anticipate an objection, If the gates stand continually open, we shall be in danger of enemies. Not so, saith he, for they shall either serve thee or perish.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:12
Isaiah 60:12 For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, [those] nations shall be utterly wasted.Ver. 12. For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish.] They are utterly out then, who hold that men may be saved in what religion soever, so be it they lead an honest life. And Pope Julius III is justly accused of sacrilege for stamping money with his own image and this inscription, "The nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish."
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:12
12. Comp. Zechariah 14:17-18. The verse is objected to by Duhm and Cheyne on account of its prosaic character and unrhythmical structure, and also because it violates the strophic arrangement which these writers find in the chapter. It certainly seems to intrude awkwardly between Isaiah 60:11 and Isaiah 60:13. shall be utterly wasted] The verb applies strictly to the lands rather than to the peoples (see the notes on ch. Isaiah 37:18).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:12
For the nation and kingdom - Perhaps this is given as a reason for What is said in the previous verse - that kings and their subjects should come to Zion and embrace the true religion, because if it
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:12
12. Nation and kingdom — Even at the height of Messianic triumphs it would seem resistance was occasionally made.
Sermons on Isaiah 60:12
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The Uniqueness of Israel - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the ultimate goal of God's plan for His people: to dwell in the land and be in a covenant relationship with Him. The speaker uses the analogy |
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The Place of Israel in God's Purposes - Part 3 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince Ministries focuses on the restoration of the Jewish people according to biblical prophecy. It highlights the process of God giving the Jewish people a n |
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Glimpses of the Future - Part 6 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the theme of God's justice and the importance of waiting on Him, emphasizing the significance of crying out to God in moments of desperation. It explores th |
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Jerusalem Capital of Israel by Hedley G Murphy | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of giving God the glory in both times of victory and times of struggle. He uses the story of David as an example, highlightin |
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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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Day 252, Revelation 14 by David Servant | David Servant delves into the complexities of interpreting the book of Revelation, emphasizing the themes of God's holiness, mercy, and impending judgment. The chapter explores the |
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Bringing the Power of God Into Prayer by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of speaking and the impact it can have on someone's life. He shares a story from the Old Testament about three lepers who made a c |