Isaiah 60:9 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 60:9

Isaiah 60:9 . Surely the isles shall wait for me The countries remote from Judea, and especially the islands and continents of Europe, generally intended by the term isles. And the ships To convey them to me; of Tarshish first Those that traffic by sea. In naming this, he implied all places that had commerce with other nations. Concerning Tarshish, see note on Isaiah 2:16. To bring thy sons from far From the most distant countries; their silver and their gold with them With all... 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 60:9

isles = maritime lands. See note on Isaiah 11:11 . shall wait. Compare Isaiah 42:4 ; Isaiah 51:5 . ships of Tarshish. See note on Isaiah 2:16 . shall wait. Compare Isaiah 42:4 ; Isaiah 51:5 . first = in the first place, or rank. from far. This looks beyond Babylon. God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . the Holy One of Israel. See note on Isaiah 1:4 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 60:8-9

Isaiah 60:8-9. Who are these that fly? &c.— Vitringa understands by this new crowd of believers hastening to the church, the Greeks and Asiatics, and those of the west, groaning under the Ottoman empire, who, having long sat in a state of ignorance and superstition, at this period shall be freed from their yoke, and hasten to the enlightened church in multitudes like a cloud, and with zeal and impetuosity, like doves to their cotes or holes, when once made acquainted with the wonderful... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 60:9

9. (see on :-). Tarshish first—The ships of Tartessus (see on :-; Isaiah 23:1, that is, vessels that trade to the most distant regions) will be among the foremost to bring back the scattered Israelites (Isaiah 23:1- :). their silver—The nations among whom the Jews have been scattered shall help them with their money in returning (Isaiah 60:5-7; Isaiah 60:11; Isaiah 60:16), as was the case at the return from Babylon (Isaiah 60:16- :; compare Psalms 68:30; Psalms 68:31). unto the name . . . to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 60:1-9

The nations drawn to Israel 60:1-9Light would dawn on Israel, and as a result: the Gentiles would seek her out. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 60:9

They are a combination of Gentiles and Israelites who have come to bring gifts and to escort God’s chosen people back to their land. Watts believed King Artaxerxes of Persia was the speaker in Isaiah 60:9-10 a, Isaiah 60:11-12, Isaiah 60:14, Isaiah 60:17 a, Isa_60:18, and Isa_60:21 a, as well as in Isaiah 61:4; Isaiah 61:6-7; Isaiah 61:10-11. [Note: Watts, Isaiah 34-66, pp. 291-92, 296-97.] Gentiles and Israelites are waiting for God because they have come to worship Him for what He has done in... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 60:1-22

1. The light of deliverance so long waited for (Isaiah 59:9) is about to shine. This prophecy received its highest fulfilment at the coming of Christ, the true Light of the world, which was followed by a great ingathering of the nations to the Church of God (Isaiah 60:3, etc.).2. People] RV ’peoples.’4. Cp. Isaiah 49:18. All they gather themselves] i.e. the exiles who had been dispersed. Nursed.. side] i.e. carried on the hip, in the Eastern fashion. 5. Flow together] RV ’be enlightened.’ Fear]... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 60:9

(9) The isles . . .—i.e., as in Isaiah 49:1, the far-off maritime regions of the West.Ships of Tarshish.—These are, as in Isaiah 2:16, the first-class trading ships, whether trading with that country (Spain) or in the Indian Ocean. (Comp. 1 Kings 10:22; 1 Kings 22:48.) The mention of silver and gold may, therefore, point to Ophir as well as Spain.The Holy One of Israel.—We note once more the recurrence of the characteristic Name. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Isaiah 60:1-22

The 'No Mores' of Life Isaiah 60:0 I. The tone is very wonderful. No more sun, no more moon, no more wasting, no more violence, no more earth, no more firmament heaven, but quite another heaven, which that great firmament has been trying, and trying in vain, to hint at all these countless thousands of ages. It is very curious to notice how many things you can part with without parting with yourself. It is astonishing how many things you could cut off your own self and leave yourself in all its... read more