Text -- Isaiah 58:8 (NET)

58:8 Then your light will shine like the sunrise; your restoration will quickly arrive; your godly behavior will go before you, and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Isa 58:8

¹ tn Heb “will burst out like the dawn.”

sn Light here symbolizes God’s favor and restored blessing, as the immediately following context makes clear.

² tn Heb “prosper”; KJV “spring forth speedily.”

³ tn Or “righteousness.” Their godly behavior will be on display for all to see.

⁴ sn The nation will experience God’s protective presence.