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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 60:4

all they, &c. This is still future. sons . . . daughters. These are not Gentiles therefore, but true Israelites (Jeremiah 31:10 ). Compare Ezekiel 34:11-15 . nursed, &c. Carried on the shoulders. So Chaldee and Septuagint. See note on Isaiah 49:22 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 60:5

flow together: or, according to the Targum and Syriac, "shall be lightened", as in Psalms 34:5 . fear = praise. Hebrew. pahad. A Homonym, with two meanings: (1) to fear, as in Deuteronomy 28:66 . Job 23:15 ; but (2) to rejoice, here and Hosea 3:5 = praise. See note there. be enlarged = opened as with joy. of the sea = of the rich seafaring peoples, for which "sea" is put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct). converted = turned. forces = fullness, riches, wealth, or resources.... 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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 60:4

"Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: they all gather themselves together, they come to thee; thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be carried in the arms. Then thou shalt see and be radiant, and thy heart shall thrill and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned unto thee, the wealth of the nations shall come unto thee. The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold... 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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 60:4

4. Lift up . . . eyes—Jerusalem is addressed as a female with eyes cast down from grief. all they . . . they—The Gentile peoples come together to bring back the dispersed Hebrews, restore their city, and worship Jehovah with offerings. nursed at thy side—rather "carried at thy side." It is the custom in the East to carry the children astride on the hip, with the arms around the body (Isaiah 66:12). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 60:5

5. see— ( :-), namely, the bringing back of thy sons. flow together—rather, "overflow with joy" [LOWTH]; or, from a different Hebrew root, "be bright with joy" [GESENIUS] ( :-). fear—rather, beat with the agitation of solemn joy at the marvellous sight [HORSLEY] ( :-). be enlarged—swell with delight. Grief, on the contrary, contracts the heart. abundance of . . . sea—the wealth of the lands beyond the sea, as in Solomon's time, the type of the coming reign of the Prince of peace.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 60:6

6. camels—laden with merchandise; the camel is "the ship of the desert" (compare Isaiah 30:6). cover thee—so many of them shall there be. dromedaries—They have one hunch on the back, whereas the camel has two: distinguished for swiftness (Isaiah 30:6- :). Midian—east of the Elanitic branch of the Red Sea, and stretching northward along Mount Seir. Associated with the Ishmaelites in traffic (Genesis 37:25; Genesis 37:28). Ephah—part of Midian, east of the Dead Sea. It abounded in camels (Genesis... read more

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