Isaiah 60:2
“For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people,.... Like that which covered the land of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For behold - Lo, darkness covers the earth. This is designed to turn the attention to the fact that all the rest of the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Darkness shall cover the earth - This is the state of the Gentile people.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 60:1-8
It is here promised that the gospel temple shall be very lightsome and very large.
I. It shall be very lightsome: Thy…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Isaiah 60:2-3
While Zion is thus illuminated by the presence of Jehovah the heathen world still lies in darkness. Jerusalem is the one…
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