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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 60:17

For brass I will bring gold - This commences the description of the happy times when the Gentiles should be led to embrace the true religion, and when the wealth of the world would be consecrated to the service of the true God. The idea is, that all things would be changed for the better. The golden age should come; and a change from the calamities to which reference had been made by the prophet, would take place as great as if, in all purposes of life, gold should be used where brass is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 60:18

Violence shall no more be heard in thy land - This is a most beautiful description of the peace and prosperity which would prevail in the times of the Messiah. If the gospel, in its purity, should prevail on earth, there would be no more scenes of violence and war. The battle-shout would be heard no more; the cry of violence, the clangor of arms would resound no more. The pure gospel of the Redeemer has never originated one war; never produced one scene of bloodshed; never once prompted to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 60:16-17

Isaiah 60:16-17. Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles A metaphor taken from children drawing nourishment from the breast. The sense is, that the church should draw, or receive, the wealth of nations, and the riches and power of kings, and whatever is most excellent; and that it should come freely and affectionately, as milk flows from the breast of the mother. And thou shalt know Namely, shall experience; that I the Lord Hebrew, Jehovah; am thy Saviour That I have undertaken... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 60:18

Isaiah 60:18. Violence shall no more be heard, &c. Neither the threats and triumphs of those that do violence, nor the outcries and complaints of those that suffer it, shall be heard again, but every man shall peaceably enjoy his own. Wasting nor destruction Of persons or possessions, anywhere within thy borders Thou shalt be secure from violence and injustice at home, and from invasion and war from abroad. But thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, &c. They shall be safe and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 60:1-22

A glorious kingdom (60:1-22)In Chapters 60-62 the scene returns to Babylon, where the captive Israelites look forward to the return to their homeland and the reconstruction of their national life. Here, more than in the previous chapters, the blessings seem to go far beyond those experienced by post-exilic Israel. (See sub-section ‘New Jerusalem’ at the introduction to Chapters 40-66.)When sin is removed and enemies are punished, Israel will receive the glory it has always hoped for. Not only... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 60:17

For brass. Note the correspondence (by contrast)of this verse with Isaiah 3:24 . Compare also Isaiah 1:23-26 . thine exactors = thy tax-gatherers. See Luke 3:13 . righteousness = righteous. The very opposite to what they have been. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), for righteous. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 60:18

Violence shall, &c. Compare Genesis 6:11 , Genesis 6:13 . Some codices, with three early printed editions, Septuagint, and Syriac, read "So shall violence", &c. walls. Compare Isaiah 26:1 . Salvation: or, Victory. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 60:17

Isaiah 60:17. Thy officers— Thine inspectors. Lowth. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 60:17

17. Poetically, with figurative allusion to the furniture of the temple; all things in that happy age to come shall be changed for the better. exactors—namely, of tribute. righteousness—All rulers in restored Jerusalem shall not only be peaceable and righteous, but shall be, as it were, "peace" and "righteousness" itself in their administration. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 60:18

18. ( :-). Not only shall thy walls keep thee safe from foes, but "Salvation" shall serve as thy walls, converting thy foes into friends, and so ensuring thee perfect safety (Isaiah 26:1; Isaiah 26:2). gates—once the scene of "destruction" when victorious foes burst through them (Isaiah 26:2- :); henceforth to be not only the scene of praises, but "Praise" itself; the "gates," as the place of public concourse, were the scene of thanksgivings (2 Chronicles 31:2; Psalms 9:14; Psalms 24:7; Psalms... read more

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