Isaiah 60:2

For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 60:2

BSB

For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you.

AKJV

For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you.

CPDV

For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness will cover the peoples. Then the Lord will rise above you, and his glory will be seen in you.

ERV

For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

NHEB

For, look, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you.

SMT

For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gloom the nations: and Jehovah shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 60:2

ForbeholdthedarknessH2822Noun MasculineshallcoverH3680VerbtheearthH776Noun FeminineandgrossdarknessH6205Noun MasculinethepeopleH3816Noun MasculinebuttheLORDH3068Proper NameshallariseH2224VerbupontheeandhisgloryH3519Noun MasculineshallbeseenH7200Verbuponthee

Commentary for Isaiah 60:2

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

Overview of Isaiah 60:2

Summary

Darkness covers earth but God's glory shines upon chosen

Event

God's glory distinguished amid darkness

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC