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Isaiah 60:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 60:17

Verse 17 of 22

Scripture focus

For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness.

Isaiah 60:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 60:17

Theological / Devotional

For brass. As gold was of far greater value than brass, and silver more precious than iron, so the Lord would increase the wealth of Israel (see p. 28). Anything they gave up in sacrifice for Him would eventually be amply repaid. Whatever we devote to the service of God will be repaid beyond our fondest expectations (see on Eccl. 11:1; Matt. 19:29).

Thy officers. The leaders of Israel would be men of “peace.” The word “peace” is no doubt here used in its broad sense of general well-being. The leaders of Israel would lead it on to success and prosperity.

Exactors. Heb. nogesim, which in the plural, as here, means “authorities.”

Righteousness. Heb. sedeq, which sometimes means “success.” Governmental policy would be in harmony with divine principles, and therefore successful.

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