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href="/bsb/isaiah/60.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/isaiah/60.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/60.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/60.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/60.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/60.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/60.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/60.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/60.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/60.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/60.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/60.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/60.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings to your shining brightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/60.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your radiance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/60.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/60.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Nations and kings will come to the light of your dawning day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/60.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/60.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings will come to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/60.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Nations will be drawn to your light, And kings to the dawning of your new day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/60.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings before your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/60.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/60.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Nations come to your light, kings to your bright light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/60.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/60.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/60.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/60.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And nations have come to your light, "" And kings to the brightness of your rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/60.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And come have nations to thy light, And kings to the brightness of thy rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/60.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/60.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Gentiles shall walk in thy light, and kings in the brightness of thy rising. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/60.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the nations will walk in your light, and the kings will walk by the splendor of your rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/60.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Nations shall walk by your light, kings by the radiance of your dawning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/60.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/60.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/60.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the nations shall come to your light, and Kings to the light of your rising!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/60.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And nations shall walk at thy light, And kings at the brightness of thy rising.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/60.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And kings shall walk in thy light, and nations in thy brightness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/60-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=13269" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/60.htm">Future Glory for Zion</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>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. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: ḡō·w·yim (N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">Nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·hā·lə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">will come</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: lə·’ō·w·rêḵ (Prep-l:: N-csc:: 2fs) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">to your light,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ū·mə·lā·ḵîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- King. From malak; a king.">and kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/5051.htm" title="5051: lə·nō·ḡah (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Brightness. From nagahh; brilliancy.">to the brightness</a> <a href="/hebrew/2225.htm" title="2225: zar·ḥêḵ (N-msc:: 2fs) -- A dawning, shining. From zarach; a rising of light.">of your dawn.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1-2</a></span><br />After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-24.htm">Revelation 21:24</a></span><br />By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a></span><br />He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a></span><br />“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-32.htm">Luke 2:32</a></span><br />a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Acts 13:47</a></span><br />For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10-11</a></span><br />May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. / May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-22.htm">Zechariah 8:22-23</a></span><br />And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a></span><br />For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a></span><br />In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Micah 4:1-2</a></span><br />In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-20.htm">John 12:20-21</a></span><br />Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast. / They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Acts 26:23</a></span><br />that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9-12</a></span><br />so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a></span><br />The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.</p><p class="hdg">the Gentiles</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-5</a></b></br> And it shall come to pass in the last days, <i>that</i> the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a></b></br> And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/19-23.htm">Isaiah 19:23-25</a></b></br> In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians… </p><p class="hdg">kings</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/60-10.htm">Isaiah 60:10,16</a></b></br> And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/49-7.htm">Isaiah 49:7,23</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, <i>and</i> his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, <i>and</i> the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Psalm 2:10</a></b></br> Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Bright</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-9.htm">Brightness</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-8.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-3.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-15.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Light</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-7.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-19.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-9.htm">Walk</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Bright</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Brightness</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-1.htm">Dawn</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-10.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Light</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-13.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-2.htm">Walk</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 60</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">The glory of the church in the abundant access of the Gentiles.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/60-15.htm">And the great blessings after a short affliction</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Isaiah, this light represents the divine presence and blessing upon Israel, which attracts other nations. Historically, Israel was meant to be a light to the Gentiles, a theme echoed in <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6 and 49</a>:6. Theologically, this foreshadows the inclusion of Gentiles into the covenant community, a fulfillment seen in the New Testament with the spread of the Gospel to all nations (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>). The "light" can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is described as the "light of the world" in <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>, drawing all people to Himself.<p><b>and kings to the brightness of your dawn</b><br>This phrase highlights the influence and recognition of God's glory by the world's leaders. The "brightness of your dawn" suggests a new era or beginning, often associated with the coming of the Messiah. In ancient times, kings were seen as powerful figures, and their coming to the light signifies the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. This is reminiscent of the visit of the Magi, or wise men, to Jesus in <a href="/matthew/2.htm">Matthew 2:1-12</a>, where foreign dignitaries recognize the kingship of Christ. The imagery of dawn suggests hope and renewal, pointing to the ultimate reign of Christ as King of Kings, as prophesied in <a href="/revelation/21-24.htm">Revelation 21:24</a>, where the nations walk by the light of the New Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's prophecies often focus on the coming of the Messiah and the future glory of Zion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a></b><br>Refers to the Gentile nations, symbolizing the inclusion of all peoples in God's redemptive plan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/kings.htm">Kings</a></b><br>Represents leaders and rulers who will recognize and be drawn to the divine light emanating from God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a></b><br>A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, symbolizing the spiritual center of God's kingdom and His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_light.htm">The Light</a></b><br>Symbolizes the presence and glory of God, which attracts and guides the nations and their leaders.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universal_call_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universal Call of the Gospel</a></b><br><a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3</a> highlights the inclusivity of God's salvation plan. The light of Christ is not limited to Israel but extends to all nations. Believers are called to be active participants in sharing this light with the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_godly_living.htm">The Influence of Godly Living</a></b><br>Just as nations and kings are drawn to the light, our lives should reflect God's glory in such a way that others are attracted to Him. This calls for a life of integrity, love, and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_promises.htm">Hope in God's Promises</a></b><br>The prophecy assures us of the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. Despite current challenges, believers can have hope in the fulfillment of God's promises, knowing that His light will prevail.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church.htm">The Role of the Church</a></b><br>The church is the present-day embodiment of Zion, tasked with being a beacon of light in a dark world. This involves both evangelism and social action, demonstrating God's love and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection_on_light.htm">Personal Reflection on Light</a></b><br>Each believer must consider how they are reflecting God's light in their personal lives. This involves daily communion with God, allowing His light to transform and guide us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_60.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 60</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_haven't_all_nations_recognized_jerusalem.htm">If Isaiah 60:3 predicts nations flocking to Jerusalem’s light, why haven’t all nations historically recognized Jerusalem’s religious and cultural significance? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_nations_exist_in_revelation_21_24.htm">Why do “the nations” still exist and “walk by its light” (Revelation 21:24) if all believers are supposed to be gathered together? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_significance_of_three_kings_day.htm">What is the significance of Three Kings Day?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'grafted_into_israel'_mean.htm">What does "grafted into Israel" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/60.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Gentiles shall come to thy light</span>. Plunged in darkness themselves (ver. 2), the Gentiles shall be astonished and attracted by Israel's radiance, and shall draw near to it and seek to partake of it. Among them shall come even their "kings," drawn by the brightness of the glory (comp. <a href="/isaiah/49-23.htm">Isaiah 49:23</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/60-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Nations</span><br /><span class="heb">גוֹיִ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḡō·w·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will come</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָלְכ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to your light,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאוֹרֵ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ō·w·rêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and kings</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְלָכִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·lā·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the brightness</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנֹ֥גַהּ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·nō·ḡah)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5051.htm">Strong's 5051: </a> </span><span class="str2">Brilliancy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of your dawn.</span><br /><span class="heb">זַרְחֵֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(zar·ḥêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2225.htm">Strong's 2225: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dawning, shining</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 60:3 Nations shall come to your light (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/60-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 60:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 60:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/60-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 60:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 60:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>