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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 />&#8220Who are these that fly along like clouds, like doves to their nests?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/60.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“And what do I see flying like clouds to Israel, like doves to their nests?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/60.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Who are these that fly like a cloud, and like doves to their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/60.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who are these who fly like clouds, like doves to their shelters?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/60.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Who <i>are</i> these <i>that</i> fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/60.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Who <i>are</i> these <i>who</i> fly like a cloud, And like doves to their roosts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/60.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Who are these who fly like a cloud And like the doves to their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/60.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Who are these who fly like a cloud And like the doves to their lattices?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/60.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Who are these who fly like a cloud, And like the doves to their lattices?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/60.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who are these who fly like a cloud And like the doves to their lattices?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/60.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Who are these who fly like a cloud And like doves to their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/60.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who are these who fly like a cloud, like doves to their shelters?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/60.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who are these who fly like a cloud, like doves to their shelters? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/60.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/60.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />What is that sailing by like clouds or like doves flying home? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/60.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/60.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Who are these people that fly by like clouds, like doves to their nests?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/60.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />What are these ships that skim along like clouds, Like doves returning home? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/60.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Who are these that fly like clouds, and like doves to their windows? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/60.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who are these who fly like clouds, like doves to their shelters?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/60.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Who are these who float along like a cloud, who fly like doves to their shelters? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/60.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Who are these who fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/60.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as doves to their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/60.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Who are these who fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/60.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who [are] these—they fly as a thick cloud, "" And as doves to their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/60.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who are these -- as a thick cloud they fly, And as doves unto their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/60.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who are these? they will fly as a cloud, and as doves to their lattices.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/60.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who are these, that fly as clouds, and as doves to their windows? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/60.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Who are these ones, who fly like the clouds and like doves to their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/60.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who are these that fly along like a cloud, like doves to their cotes? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/60.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Who are these that fly like a cloud, and like doves to their windows?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/60.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who are these that fly like clouds and like the doves to their windows?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/60.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who are these who fly like clouds and like doves to their windows?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/60.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who are these that fly as a cloud, And as the doves to their cotes?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/60.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Who are these <i>that</i> fly as clouds, and as doves with young ones to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/60-8.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=13326" 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">7</span>All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî- (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">are these</a> <a href="/hebrew/5774.htm" title="5774: tə·‘ū·p̄e·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To fly, to faint. A primitive root; to cover; hence to fly; also to faint.">who fly</a> <a href="/hebrew/5645.htm" title="5645: kā·‘āḇ (Prep-k, Art:: N-cs) -- Dark cloud, cloud mass, thicket. ">like clouds,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3123.htm" title="3123: wə·ḵay·yō·w·nîm (Conj-w, Prep-k, Art:: N-fp) -- Dove. Probably from the same as yayin; a dove.">like doves</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/699.htm" title="699: ’ă·rub·bō·ṯê·hem (N-fpc:: 3mp) -- A lattice, window, sluice. Feminine participle passive of 'arab; a lattice; a window, dove-cot, chimney, sluice.">their shelters?</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.…<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="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a></span><br />I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23-24</a></span><br />And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. / 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="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a></span><br />After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30-31</a></span><br />At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. / And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-6.htm">Zechariah 14:6-7</a></span><br />On that day there will be no light, no cold or frost. / It will be a unique day known only to the LORD, without day or night; but when evening comes, there will be light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-13.htm">Psalm 68:13</a></span><br />Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her feathers with shimmering gold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10</a></span><br />May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/102-16.htm">Psalm 102:16</a></span><br />For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/102-18.htm">Psalm 102:18</a></span><br />Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/102-21.htm">Psalm 102:21-22</a></span><br />that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem, / when peoples and kingdoms assemble to serve the LORD.<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="/isaiah/49-18.htm">Isaiah 49:18</a></span><br />Lift up your eyes and look around. They all gather together; they come to you. As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “you will wear them all as jewelry and put them on like a bride.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-22.htm">Isaiah 49:22</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-20.htm">Isaiah 66:20</a></span><br />And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/3-17.htm">Jeremiah 3:17</a></span><br />At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the LORD, and all the nations will be gathered in Jerusalem to honor the name of the LORD. They will no longer follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?</p><p class="hdg">fly</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/60-4.htm">Isaiah 60:4</a></b></br> Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at <i>thy</i> side.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22</a></b></br> Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I <i>am</i> God, and <i>there is</i> none else.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29</a></b></br> And they shall come from the east, and <i>from</i> the west, and from the north, and <i>from</i> the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.</p><p class="hdg">a cloud</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a></b></br> Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset <i>us</i>, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,</p><p class="hdg">as the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/8-8.htm">Genesis 8:8-11</a></b></br> Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from off the face of the ground; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/44-22.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-30.htm">Clouds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Cotes</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-11.htm">Doves</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-12.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-14.htm">Fly</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-5.htm">Flying</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-4.htm">Lattices</a> <a href="/psalms/104-17.htm">Nests</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-2.htm">Thick</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-12.htm">Windows</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/lamentations/2-1.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-13.htm">Clouds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Cotes</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-16.htm">Doves</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-6.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-9.htm">Fly</a> <a href="/daniel/9-21.htm">Flying</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-4.htm">Lattices</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-28.htm">Nests</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-31.htm">Thick</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-21.htm">Windows</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/60.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/60.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Who are these</b><br>This phrase introduces a question that invites the reader to consider the identity of those being described. In the context of <a href="/isaiah/60.htm">Isaiah 60</a>, this chapter is part of a prophetic vision of the future glory of Zion. The question suggests a sense of wonder and anticipation about the arrival of people or groups that are unexpected or remarkable. This can be seen as a reference to the gathering of nations and peoples to Jerusalem, fulfilling God's promise of restoration and blessing.<p><b>who fly like clouds,</b><br>The imagery of flying like clouds suggests swiftness and abundance. Clouds often symbolize divine presence and guidance in the Bible, as seen in the Exodus narrative where God led the Israelites by a pillar of cloud. This could imply that the people coming to Zion are being divinely guided or are part of a divine plan. The abundance of clouds also suggests a large number of people, indicating a significant movement or migration towards Zion.<p><b>like doves to their shelters?</b><br>Doves are often symbols of peace and purity in biblical literature. The reference to doves returning to their shelters suggests a natural, instinctive movement towards safety and rest. This can be interpreted as the nations or the people of God returning to a place of peace and security, which is found in the presence of God in Zion. The imagery of doves also connects to the New Testament, where the Holy Spirit is described as descending like a dove at Jesus' baptism, symbolizing peace and the presence of God. This phrase, therefore, can be seen as a prophetic vision of the gathering of God's people in a time of peace and divine fulfillment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>The prophet who authored the book, delivering messages of both judgment and hope to the people of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion/jerusalem.htm">Zion/Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of God's promise and the focal point of the prophecy, representing the future glory and restoration of God's people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a></b><br>Refers to the Gentiles who will come to Zion, symbolizing the inclusion of all peoples in God's redemptive plan.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/doves.htm">Doves</a></b><br>Symbolic of peace and the Spirit of God, often used to represent purity and divine presence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/clouds.htm">Clouds</a></b><br>Often symbolize divine presence and guidance, as seen in the Exodus account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_gathering_of_nations.htm">The Gathering of Nations</a></b><br><a href="/isaiah/60-8.htm">Isaiah 60:8</a> highlights the prophetic vision of all nations coming to Zion. This foreshadows the New Testament revelation of the Gospel reaching all peoples, emphasizing the inclusivity of God's salvation plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_doves_and_clouds.htm">Symbolism of Doves and Clouds</a></b><br>The imagery of doves and clouds in this verse can remind believers of the peace and guidance that come from the Holy Spirit. Just as doves find their shelter, we find our refuge in God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_and_restoration.htm">Hope and Restoration</a></b><br>This verse is part of a larger account of hope and restoration for God's people. It encourages believers to look forward to the fulfillment of God's promises, both in personal lives and in the broader redemptive history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_presence_and_guidance.htm">Divine Presence and Guidance</a></b><br>The symbolism of clouds often represents God's presence and guidance, as seen in the Exodus. Believers are reminded to seek and trust in God's guidance in their daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mission_and_evangelism.htm">Mission and Evangelism</a></b><br>The vision of nations coming to Zion challenges Christians to participate in God's mission by sharing the Gospel, inviting others to experience the peace and refuge found in Christ.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/60.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Who are these . . .</span>--The vision of the prophet brings before him the cloud-like sails of the ships that. are bringing back the exiles over the Mediterrauear and the Red Seas, hastening to their home like doves to their dove-cote. (Comp. <a href="/hosea/11-11.htm" title="They shall tremble as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria: and I will place them in their houses, said the LORD.">Hosea 11:11</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/60.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Who are</span> <span class="cmt_word">these,</span> etc.? The prophet beholds the waters of the Mediterranean Sea covered with numerous ships, whose sails remind him of white clouds moving across the blue expanse of heaven, and again of doves wending their way homewards to their accustomed dove-cotes. The "windows" of the dove-cotes are the openings through which the birds pass into the towers where they breed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/60-8.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">Who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִי־</span> <span class="translit">(mî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are these</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who fly</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּעוּפֶ֑ינָה</span> <span class="translit">(tə·‘ū·p̄e·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5774.htm">Strong's 5774: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fly, to faint</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like clouds,</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּעָ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(kā·‘āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5645.htm">Strong's 5645: </a> </span><span class="str2">An envelope, darkness, a, cloud, a copse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like doves</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכַיּוֹנִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵay·yō·w·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3123.htm">Strong's 3123: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dove</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their shelters?</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲרֻבֹּתֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·rub·bō·ṯê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_699.htm">Strong's 699: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lattice, a window, dovecot, chimney, sluice</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/60-8.htm">Isaiah 60:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/60-8.htm">Isaiah 60:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/60-8.htm">Isaiah 60:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/60-8.htm">Isaiah 60:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/60-8.htm">Isaiah 60:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/60-8.htm">Isaiah 60:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/60-8.htm">Isaiah 60:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/60-8.htm">Isaiah 60:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/60-8.htm">Isaiah 60:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/60-8.htm">Isaiah 60:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/60-8.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 60:8 Who are these who fly as (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/60-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 60:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 60:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/60-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 60:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 60:9" /></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>