Isaiah 58:8

Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 58:8

BSB

Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.

AKJV

Then shall your light break forth as the morning, and your health shall spring forth speedily: and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.

CPDV

Then your light will break forth like the morning, and your health will improve quickly, and your justice will go before your face, and the glory of the Lord will gather you up.

ERV

Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thy healing shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rearward.

NHEB

Then your light shall break forth as the morning, and your healing shall spring forth speedily; and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.

SMT

Then shall thy light break forth as the dawn, and thy healing shall spring forth quickly: and thy justice going before thee; the glory of Jehovah shall gather thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 58:8

ThenshallthylightH216Noun FemininebreakforthH1234VerbasthemorningH7837Noun MasculineandthinehealthH724Noun FeminineshallspringforthH6779Verb speedilyH4120Noun FeminineandthyrighteousnessH6664Noun MasculineshallgoH1980Verb beforeH6440Noun MasculinetheethegloryH3519Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameshallbethyrerewardH622Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 58:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 58:8

Summary

Righteousness produces blessings and divine favor.

Event

Promise of blessings for righteous conduct

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC