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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 60:6

The multitude of camels ; rather, a multitude—a continual stream of caravans (Kay). These would be composed of merchants from Midian and Ephah, and would bring goods from Sheba. The Midianite caravans of camels are mentioned as early as the time of Jacob, when they carried "spicery and balm and myrrh" from the land of Gilead into Egypt ( Genesis 37:25 , Genesis 37:28 , Genesis 37:36 ). Ephah is a sub-tribe of Midian ( Genesis 25:4 ). These nomads would visit the distant Sheba, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 60:7

Kedar … Nebaioth . Arab tribes, like the Midianites and Sabaeans. (With respect to Kedar, see the comment on Isaiah 21:15 .) "Nebaioth" stands for the tribe called by the Greeks and Romans the "Nabataeans," and by the Assyrians the "Nabaiti," who were one of the most powerful in the peninsula. About me. 645 Nathan, their king, warred with Asshur-bani-pal. During the Maccabee period we find the Nabataeans in alliance with the Jews, and giving them some valuable assistance (l Macc. 5:25;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 60:7

God's presence the glory of God's house. "I will glorify the house of my glory" (comp. Haggai 2:7-8 ; Malachi 3:1 ). Rendered literally, the sentence would read, "My house of beauty will I beautify." Foreshadowings of this spiritual truth are found in God's presence making the charm of the Eden-home; God's presence abiding as a glory between the cherubim in the holy of holies; and God's presence coming in the symbol of the descending cloud on Solomon's temple. It was the great glory of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 60:6

The multitude of camels - Lowth renders this, ‘An inundation of camels.’ The Hebrew word properly denotes an inundation or overflowing of waters, but it is not improperly applied to a numerous caravan or company of animals. The camel is a well-known useful animal that constitutes the principal beast of burden in Arabia, and that may, indeed, be said to constitute its wealth. It is frequently spoken of as ‘the ship of the desert.’ The description here is strictly applicable to Arabia; and,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 60:7

All the flocks of Kedar - On the word ‘Kedar,’ see the notes at Isaiah 21:16. The Kedarenians were a wandering tribe that frequently changed their residence, though it is probable they usually dwelt in the south part of Arabia Deserta, or the north of Arabia Petraea. They are mentioned as dwelling in beautiful tents Song of Solomon 1:5 : ‘I am black, but comely as the tents of Kedar,’ see Psalms 120:5; compare Isaiah 21:16-17; Isaiah 42:11. The language here also means that that which... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 60:6-7

Isaiah 60:6-7. The multitude of camels The treasure that is brought upon camels. By these, and such like figurative expressions in several verses of this chapter, is implied the coming in of all nations to Christ, and therefore they are brought in as presenting the chief commodities of their respective countries. The dromedaries Or, also, or, even the dromedaries; which are a sort of lesser camel, so called from their swiftness in running. For it is said by the Arabs that they will... 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 60:6

The multitude = A stream. Sheba. Compare Psalms 72:10 . Both descended from Abraham and Keturah. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 60:7

Kedar. See Isaiah 21:16 , Isaiah 21:17 ; Isaiah 42:11 . together = out. the. Some codices, with one early printed edition, Septuagint, and Syriac, read "and the". Nebaioth. A tribe allied to Kedar, descended from Ishmael (Genesis 25:13 ). glorify = beautify. house of My glory = My beautiful house. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 60:5-7

Isaiah 60:5-7. Then thou shalt see, &c.— Then shalt thou fear, and overflow with joy; and thy heart shall be ruffled, and dilated, &c. Lowth. The prophet here shews first, that the nations who were to be added to the church should not come empty-handed, but prepared to give not only themselves but all their possessions to the church of God; and he teaches that the inhabitants of the isles, and the seas, should be the first to do this, Isa 60:5 then the orientals, who inhabit and wander... read more

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