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Isaiah 60:3

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 60:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Isaiah 60:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 60

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee.
2For, 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.
3And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
4Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: they all gather themselves together, they come to thee; thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be carried in the arms.
5Then thou shalt see and be radiant, and thy heart shall thrill and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned unto thee, the wealth of the nations shall come unto thee.
6The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praises of Jehovah.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, &c.] 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. The Targum is, “and nations shall walk in thy light;” and so in (<662124>Revelation 21:24), where it is interpreted of the nations of them that are saved, truly regenerated and converted persons: and kings to the brightness of thy rising; Christ, the sun of righteousness, will rise upon her; and this being the morning of the latter day glory, the church will rise as a bright morning star; and such be the evidence and lustre of Gospel truths and ordinances, that kings shall he enlightened by…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Isa 2:3; Isa 11:10; Isa 43:6; Isa 49:22; Isa 66:12). kings-- (Isa 49:7, Isa 49:23; Isa 52:15). thy rising--rather, "thy sun-rising," that is, "to the brightness that riseth upon thee."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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. This contains the main statement which it is the design of this chapter to illustrate. The prophet had frequently made this statement before in general terms (compare Isaiah 2:3; Isaiah 11:10; Isaiah 49:22; Isaiah 54:3); but he here goes into a more particular account, and more fully describes the blessings which would result from this accession to the true church. And kings - (Compare Isaiah 49:7, note; Isaiah 49:23, note; Isaiah 52:15, note). To the brightness of thy rising - This does not mean that the church was to…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The Gentiles - A plain prophecy of the calling of the Gentiles. Isaiah 60:5”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“60:3 The transformation of all nations and mighty kings will be so radical that all kingdoms will take notice and be drawn to God through his people (see also Rev 21:24).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Gentiles: Isa 2:2-5, Isa 11:10, Isa 19:23-25, Isa 45:14, Isa 49:6, Isa 49:12, Isa 49:23, Isa 54:1-3, Isa 66:12, Isa 66:19, Isa 66:20; Gen 49:10; Psa 22:27, Psa 67:1-4, Psa 72:17-19, Psa 98:2, Psa 98:3, Psa 117:1, Psa 117:2; Amo 9:12; Mic 4:1, Mic 4:2; Zac 2:11, Zac 8:20-23; Mat 2:1-11, Mat 28:19; Luk 24:47; Joh 12:20, Joh 12:21, Joh 12:32; Act 13:47, Act 15:17; Rom 11:11-15, Rom 15:9-12 kings: Isa 60:10, Isa 60:16, Isa 49:7, Isa 49:23; Psa 2:10, Psa 68:29, Psa 72:11, Psa 138:4; Rev 11:15, Rev 21:24 Isaiah 60:4”
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