Isaiah 60:2
Isaiah 60:2 in Multiple Translations
For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you.
For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but Jehovah will arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
For truly, the earth will be dark, and the peoples veiled in blackest night; but the Lord will be shining on you, and his glory will be seen among you.
Even though darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness covers the people, the Lord has risen to shine on you, and his glory appears over you.
For beholde, darkenesse shall couer the earth, and grosse darkenesse the people: but the Lord shall arise vpon thee, and his glory shall be seene vpon thee.
For, lo, the darkness doth cover the earth, And thick darkness the peoples, And on thee rise doth Jehovah, And His honour on thee is seen.
For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you.
For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD will arise upon thee, and his glory will be seen upon thee.
For behold darkness shall cover the earth, and a mist the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
But spiritual darkness has covered all the other people-groups on the earth, complete darkness, but Yahweh will show you how great he is, and other people will also see it.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 60:2
Study Notes — Isaiah 60:2
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 60:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 60:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 60:2
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:2
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:2
- Sermons on Isaiah 60:2
Context — Future Glory for Zion
2For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you.
3Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm.Cross References
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| 1 | Colossians 1:13 | He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, |
| 2 | 1 Peter 2:9 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. |
| 3 | Acts 17:30–31 | Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 4:4–6 | The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. |
| 5 | Acts 26:18 | to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ |
| 6 | Ephesians 4:17–20 | So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts. Having lost all sense of shame, they have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity, with a craving for more. But this is not the way you came to know Christ. |
| 7 | Haggai 2:7–9 | I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts. The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, declares the LORD of Hosts. The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will provide peace, declares the LORD of Hosts.” |
| 8 | Malachi 4:2 | “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. |
| 9 | Romans 1:21–32 | For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. They are senseless, faithless, heartless, merciless. Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them. |
| 10 | 2 Corinthians 3:18 | And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. |
Isaiah 60:2 Summary
[This verse is saying that even though the world is filled with darkness and sin, the LORD will rise upon His people and bring light and hope to them, as seen in Psalms 119:105. The LORD's glory will appear over His people, and this will be a beacon of light in a dark world, as promised in Isaiah 9:2. This is a call to the people of God to arise and shine, and to be a light to the nations, as seen in Matthew 5:14-16. The LORD's presence and power will bring salvation to those around them, and will guide them through the darkness, as seen in John 8:12.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for darkness to cover the earth in Isaiah 60:2?
This refers to a time of spiritual darkness and ignorance of God, as seen in Romans 1:21, where people have turned away from God and are living in sin, but the LORD will rise upon His people and bring light to them.
How can the LORD's glory appear over His people in a time of darkness?
The LORD's glory is His presence and power, as seen in Exodus 24:17, and when it appears over His people, it brings light, hope, and salvation, as promised in Isaiah 9:2, and this is a testament to His faithfulness and love for His people.
What is the relationship between the darkness and the LORD's rising in this verse?
The darkness represents a time of spiritual darkness and sin, but the LORD's rising upon His people signifies a time of redemption and salvation, as seen in Luke 1:78-79, where the light of the LORD shines in the darkness to guide His people.
How does this verse relate to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20?
This verse is a call to the people of God to arise and shine, and to be a light to the nations, as seen in Matthew 5:14-16, and the LORD's glory appearing over them is a promise that they will be empowered to fulfill this mission, as seen in Acts 1:8, to spread the Gospel to all nations.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas of darkness in my life where I need the LORD's light to shine?
- How can I be a reflection of the LORD's glory in a world filled with darkness and sin?
- What are the ways in which the LORD's presence and power can bring hope and salvation to those around me?
- How can I, like the people in this verse, be a beacon of light in a world that desperately needs it, as seen in Matthew 5:16?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:2
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:2
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:2
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 60:2
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 60:2
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:2
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:2
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:2
Sermons on Isaiah 60:2
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What Child Is This? the Benedictus by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the prevailing conditions of desolation and darkness in the world during the time of Zechariah. He emphasizes the need for salvation from enem |
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Building on His Voice by Brian Guerin | Brian Guerin emphasizes the significance of building our lives on the solid foundation of Jesus' words, as illustrated in the parable of the wise and foolish builders. He explains |
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The Word of My Patience by Charles S. Price | Charles S. Price preaches about the darkness and confusion prevailing on earth due to humanity's desire for sovereignty and rejection of God. Despite the chaos, God's promise in De |
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The Armor of Light by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber delivers a powerful sermon urging believers to wake up from spiritual slumber as the time of salvation draws near, likening the current world events to the impend |
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Signs of the Times by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink addresses the alarming state of modern evangelism, asserting that much of it is superficial and misleading, failing to convey the true nature of the Gospel. He emphasizes |
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Deliverance From the Power of Darkness by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the importance of being delivered from the power of darkness and translated into the kingdom of God's dear Son. He emphasizes the need for true religion |
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A Life Changing Prayer by Charles Stanley | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of ceaseless prayer and provides a six-fold request for believers to pray for one another. He encourages fathers and mothers t |







