Religion Advanced by Wealth and Power
Isaiah 60:16
You shall also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shall suck the breast of kings…


All interpreters agree with the Targum in applying this verse to the influx of wealth and power and whatever else the kings and nations of the earth can contribute to the progress of the true religion. The figure is derived from Deuteronomy 33:19.

(J. A. Alexander.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breast of kings: and thou shalt know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.

WEB: You shall also drink the milk of the nations, and shall nurse from royal breasts; and you shall know that I, Yahweh, am your Savior, and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.




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