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Isaiah 61:6

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 61:6

Verse 6 of 11

Scripture focus

But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: [men] shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves.

Isaiah 61:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 61:6

Theological / Devotional

Priests. The sons of Aaron were dedicated to the service of the Lord (Ex. 40:13-15). Isaiah here foretells the ministry of all of God’s people, as a “kingdom of priests,” in the great task of bringing the Gentiles to a knowledge of the true God (Ex. 19:6; 1 Peter 2:5-9; see pp. 28-30).

Riches. Heb. chel, the same word translated “forces” in ch. 60:5 (see comment there; see also Rom. 15:27; 1 Cor. 9:11).

In their glory. Or, “in their riches” (RSV). The riches of the Gentiles bring honor to the cause of God (see on Isa. 60:5, 6, 16; Rev. 21:24).

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