Isaiah 60:3
New International Version
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

New Living Translation
All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.

English Standard Version
And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.

Berean Standard Bible
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

King James Bible
And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

New King James Version
The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.

New American Standard Bible
“Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.

NASB 1995
“Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.

NASB 1977
“And nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.

Legacy Standard Bible
Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.

Amplified Bible
“Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.

Christian Standard Bible
Nations will come to your light, and kings to your shining brightness.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your radiance.

American Standard Version
And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

Contemporary English Version
Nations and kings will come to the light of your dawning day.

English Revised Version
And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Nations will come to your light, and kings will come to the brightness of your dawn.

Good News Translation
Nations will be drawn to your light, And kings to the dawning of your new day.

International Standard Version
Nations will come to your light, and kings before your dawn.

Majority Standard Bible
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

NET Bible
Nations come to your light, kings to your bright light.

New Heart English Bible
Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

World English Bible
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And nations have come to your light, "" And kings to the brightness of your rising.

Young's Literal Translation
And come have nations to thy light, And kings to the brightness of thy rising.

Smith's Literal Translation
And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Gentiles shall walk in thy light, and kings in the brightness of thy rising.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the nations will walk in your light, and the kings will walk by the splendor of your rising.

New American Bible
Nations shall walk by your light, kings by the radiance of your dawning.

New Revised Standard Version
Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the nations shall come to your light, and Kings to the light of your rising!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And nations shall walk at thy light, And kings at the brightness of thy rising.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And kings shall walk in thy light, and nations in thy brightness.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Future Glory for Zion
2For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. 3Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm.…

Cross References
Matthew 2:1-2
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

Revelation 21:24
By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.

Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”

Isaiah 42:6
“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,

Luke 2:32
a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”

Acts 13:47
For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”

Psalm 72:10-11
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. / May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Zechariah 8:22-23
And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Isaiah 2:2-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Micah 4:1-2
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

John 12:20-21
Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast. / They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

Acts 26:23
that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.”

Romans 15:9-12
so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ...

Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.


Treasury of Scripture

And the Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.

the Gentiles

Isaiah 2:2-5
And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it…

Isaiah 11:10
And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.

Isaiah 19:23-25
In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians…

kings

Isaiah 60:10,16
And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee…

Isaiah 49:7,23
Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee…

Psalm 2:10
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

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Nations
The Hebrew word for "nations" is "goyim," which often refers to Gentiles or non-Israelite peoples. In the context of Isaiah, this term signifies the universal scope of God's salvation plan. Historically, Israel was chosen to be a light to the nations, a theme that resonates throughout the Old Testament. This prophecy anticipates a time when the message of God's glory and salvation will extend beyond Israel to all peoples, fulfilling the Abrahamic covenant that through his seed all nations would be blessed (Genesis 12:3).

will come
The phrase "will come" suggests movement and intentionality. It implies a future action where the nations are drawn towards something compelling. This is not merely a passive observation but an active pursuit. Theologically, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19), where the Gospel is to be preached to all nations, drawing them to the light of Christ.

to your light
"Light" in Hebrew is "or," symbolizing purity, truth, and divine revelation. In the biblical context, light often represents God's presence and guidance. Here, "your light" refers to the divine illumination that emanates from God's people, Israel, and ultimately from the Messiah. This light is attractive and transformative, offering hope and direction in a world often characterized by darkness and confusion.

and kings
The mention of "kings" indicates that even those in positions of power and authority will be drawn to this divine light. Historically, kings were seen as the ultimate earthly authority, and their coming signifies the recognition of a higher, divine authority. This reflects the biblical theme that every knee will bow and every tongue confess the sovereignty of God (Philippians 2:10-11).

to the brightness
"Brightness" conveys a sense of radiance and splendor. The Hebrew word "nogah" suggests a brilliance that is both attractive and overwhelming. This brightness is not merely physical but spiritual, representing the glory of God revealed through His people. It is a light that dispels darkness and brings clarity and understanding.

of your dawn
"Dawn" symbolizes new beginnings and hope. The Hebrew word "shachar" refers to the first light of day, a metaphor for renewal and the breaking of a new era. In the prophetic context, this dawn represents the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God's kingdom on earth. It is a time of restoration and fulfillment of God's promises, where His glory is fully revealed and recognized by all.

Verse 3. - The Gentiles shall come to thy light. Plunged in darkness themselves (ver. 2), the Gentiles shall be astonished and attracted by Israel's radiance, and shall draw near to it and seek to partake of it. Among them shall come even their "kings," drawn by the brightness of the glory (comp. Isaiah 49:23).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Nations
גוֹיִ֖ם (ḡō·w·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

will come
וְהָלְכ֥וּ (wə·hā·lə·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

to your light,
לְאוֹרֵ֑ךְ (lə·’ō·w·rêḵ)
Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary

and kings
וּמְלָכִ֖ים (ū·mə·lā·ḵîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4428: A king

to the brightness
לְנֹ֥גַהּ (lə·nō·ḡah)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5051: Brilliancy

of your dawn.
זַרְחֵֽךְ׃ (zar·ḥêḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 2225: A dawning, shining


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