Isaiah 60:3
Isaiah 60:3 in Multiple Translations
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
And nations will come to your light, and kings to your bright dawn.
Nations will come to your light, and kings will come to the brightness of your shining dawn.
And the Gentiles shall walke in thy light, and Kings at the brightnesse of thy rising vp.
And come have nations to thy light, And kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
And the Gentiles shall walk in thy light, and kings in the brightness of thy rising.
By seeing what he has done for you, people of all people-groups will see that he is very great, and kings will come to see the wonderful things that have happened to you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 60:3
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Isaiah 60:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָלְכ֥וּ
גוֹיִ֖ם
לְ/אוֹרֵ֑/ךְ
וּ/מְלָכִ֖ים
לְ/נֹ֥גַהּ
זַרְחֵֽ/ךְ
וְ/הָלְכ֥וּ
hâlak
H1980
to go
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
גוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
לְ/אוֹרֵ֑/ךְ
ʼôwr
H216
light
Prep | N-cs | Suff
וּ/מְלָכִ֖ים
melek
H4428
King's
Conj | N-mp
לְ/נֹ֥גַהּ
nôgahh
H5051
brightness
Prep | N-fs
זַרְחֵֽ/ךְ
zerach
H2225
dawning
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 60:3
וְ/הָלְכ֥וּ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
גוֹיִ֖ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
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.
לְ/אוֹרֵ֑/ךְ
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
וּ/מְלָכִ֖ים
melek
H4428
"King's"
Conj | N-mp
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.
לְ/נֹ֥גַהּ
nôgahh
H5051
"brightness"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to brightness or brilliancy, like the shining of the sun, and is used in Ezekiel 8:2 to describe a brilliant light that looks like a man.
Definition: brightness Aramaic equivalent: no.gah (נֹ֫גַהּ "daylight" H5053)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: bright(-ness), light, (clear) shining. See also: 2 Samuel 22:13; Ezekiel 1:4; Psalms 18:13.
זַרְחֵֽ/ךְ
zerach
H2225
"dawning"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the dawning of light, or the beginning of a new day. It's used to describe the rising of the sun. In the KJV, it's translated as 'rising'.
Definition: dawning, shining
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: rising. See also: Isaiah 60:3.
Study Notes — Isaiah 60:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 60:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 60:3
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:3
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:3
- Sermons on Isaiah 60:3
Context — Future Glory for Zion
1Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
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. 5Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you.Cross References
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| 1 | Acts 13:47 | For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ” |
| 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 21:24 | By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. |
| 4 | Isaiah 2:2–5 | In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war. Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. |
| 5 | Micah 4:1–2 | In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. |
| 6 | Psalms 117:1–2 | Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah! |
| 7 | Zechariah 8:20–23 | This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities— and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” |
| 8 | John 12:32 | And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.” |
| 9 | Psalms 68:29 | Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts. |
| 10 | Isaiah 45:14 | This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’” |
Isaiah 60:3 Summary
This verse, Isaiah 60:3, is saying that God's people will be a source of light and hope to the world, and that even powerful leaders will be drawn to this light. This is a picture of God's kingdom, where His people reflect His love and character, and it's a call to us to be a light in the darkness, as Jesus taught in Matthew 5:14-16. As we shine God's light, we can expect that people from all nations will be drawn to it, and that God will be glorified. This is a wonderful promise, and it encourages us to live our lives in a way that reflects God's presence and love, as seen in Psalm 67:2 where it says God's salvation will be known among all nations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that nations will come to the light of God's people?
This refers to the prophesied time when God's people will be a beacon of hope and salvation to the world, and people from all nations will be drawn to the light of God's presence, as seen in Isaiah 60:3, and also in Isaiah 49:6 where it says God will be a light to the nations.
How can we, as God's people, be a light to the nations?
We can be a light by reflecting God's love, character, and truth in our lives, as stated in Matthew 5:14-16 where Jesus teaches that we are the light of the world, and we should let our light shine before others.
What is the significance of kings coming to the brightness of God's dawn?
This represents the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom, where even the most powerful leaders will acknowledge and submit to God's authority, as prophesied in Psalm 72:11 where it says all kings will bow down to the Messiah.
Is this verse only referring to the nation of Israel or does it apply to the church as well?
While the immediate context of Isaiah 60:3 is addressing Israel, the principle of God's people being a light to the nations applies to the church as well, as seen in Acts 13:47 where the apostle Paul quotes Isaiah 49:6 and applies it to the church's mission to the Gentiles.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for you personally to be a light in the darkness, and how can you reflect God's presence in your daily life?
- In what ways can you, as a follower of God, be a source of hope and guidance to those around you, whether in your family, community, or workplace?
- How can you, like the kings in this verse, acknowledge and submit to God's authority in your own life, and what would be the result of doing so?
- What are some ways you can practically shine the light of God's love and truth to those around you, and what might be the impact on your community?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:3
And the Gentiles shall come to thy light,.... To the Gospel, preached in the midst of her; and to Christ, who is her light and into her church state, and partake of the prosperity and happiness of it.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:3
And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:3
The Gentiles shall come; either to congratulate thy deliverance, or to note the respect that should be shown them by other nations upon their deliverance; or rather, shall be allured by thy light to come to thee: as travellers in a dark night, and out of their way, when a light discovers itself do make to it; so the doctrine of the gospel shall shine so bright, and be made so conspicuous by preaching and miracles, that they shall not only congratulate them, and wish them much joy, but rejoice and participate with them in their happiness, . A plain prophecy of the calling of the Gentiles, which promise was made to Christ, . And, or yea, or even kings, which was fulfilled under Cyrus, Darius, Alexander, and the Egyptian kings. Kings: to add to thy lustre, thou shalt not be honoured only by the conversion of mean persons, but even of honourable personages, embracing the Christian faith, and submitting themselves to Christ’ s sceptre and government; See Poole ""; to observe thy progress, and how thou shalt increase by degrees, as the sun in its ascending. In Christ’ s time there were twelve apostles, afterwards one hundred and twenty disciples, in a short time many thousands, then the church grew into congregations, and then spread to nations.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:3
Isaiah 60:3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.Ver. 3. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light.] The apostles, those shining luminaries, were Christ’ s Dαδουχοι, holding forth the light of life to all people, as Simeon said. And we may well say, as our Saviour did, This day is this Scripture fulfilled in our ears, and made good to our hearts, praised be his holy name throughout all eternity. And kings to the brightness of thy rising.] As did our King Lucius, who is reckoned to be the first Christian king; our Constantine, the first Christian emperor; our Edward VI, the first reforming prince, and many others. Facit hoc contra Anabaptistas, qui exclusos putant reges ab ecclesia. Scultet.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 60:3
Verse 3. And the Gentiles shall come] This has been in some sort already fulfilled. The Gentiles have received the light of the Gospel from the land of Judea, and the Gentile kings have embraced that Gospel; so that many nations of the earth are full of the doctrine of Christ.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:3
3. And the Gentiles] And nations (R.V.).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:3
And the Gentiles shall come - So splendid shall be that glory, that it will attract the distant nations, and they shall come and participate in the blessings of the gospel.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:3
2, 3. Darkness shall cover the earth — Apparently spoken of the Gentiles, whose “darkness” shall continue for awhile, but will be ultimately dissipated by the reflected light from Zion.
Sermons on Isaiah 60:3
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The Incarnation Part 10 - "The First Prophecy" by Charles Alexander | Charles Alexander delves into the profound prophecies fulfilled in the early history of Jesus, focusing on the journey of the wise men, the flight into Egypt, and the return to Naz |
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Basics of the Gospel Grace by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of grace in the life of a believer. He explains that grace is freely given by the Lord Jesus and does not require any payment |
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Lukewarm No More - Part 1 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker shares a vision that he received from God while on a flight from Cordova to Buenos Aires. He describes it as a historic and scary experience, as he hadn |
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(Apostolic Vision) the Kingdom Mandate by Dale Heisey | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a young father who has a purpose in life - to provide for his family and take care of his 14 dairy cows on his five-acre land. The |
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The Kingdom Mandate by Dale Heisey | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a young father who has a purpose in life - to provide for his family and take care of his dairy cows on his five-acre land. The spe |
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(Acts) Breaking Down the Barriers by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Cornelius and Peter from the Bible. Cornelius, a devout man, receives a message from an angel to send for Peter. Meanwhile, Pete |
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Paul's First Missionary Journey by Steve Gallagher | This sermon reflects on Paul's missionary journey, highlighting the challenges faced, the response to the gospel message, and the importance of staying faithful to God's work despi |