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Isaiah 60:5-7

King James Version (KJV)

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5. Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee. 6. The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD. 7. All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.

Isaiah 60:5-7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 60:5

Theological / Devotional

Flow together. Heb. nahar, which also means “to beam [with joy].” The context favors this meaning.

Fear. Literally, “tremble,” that is, with joy (see Jer. 33:9). Israel would thrill at the realization of her glorious destiny. Dead Sea scroll 1QIs omits the word translated “fear.”

The abundance of the sea. An allusion to the international sea trade of Isaiah’s day, which brought wealth to those who engaged in it.

The forces. Heb. chel, “wealth.” Converted Gentiles would make generous contributions to advance and thus hasten the proclamation of the gospel (see p. 29).

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