Isaiah 60:1-4

Context

Zion’s Future Splendor

60:1 “Arise! Shine! For your light arrives!

The splendor¹ of the Lord shines on you!

60:2 For, look, darkness covers the earth

and deep darkness covers² the nations,

but the Lord shines on you;

his splendor³ appears over you.

60:3 Nations come to your light,

kings to your bright light.

60:4 Look all around you!⁴

They all gather and come to you –

your sons come from far away

and your daughters are escorted by guardians.

[60:1] ¹tn Or “glory” (so most English versions).

[60:2] ²tn The verb “covers” is understood by ellipsis (note the preceding line).

[60:2] ³tn Or “glory” (so most English versions); TEV “the brightness of his presence.”

[60:4] ⁴tn Heb “Lift up around your eyes and see!”