Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven full days, when the LORD binds up the bruises of his people and heals the wounds he inflicted. New Living Translation The moon will be as bright as the sun, and the sun will be seven times brighter—like the light of seven days in one! So it will be when the LORD begins to heal his people and cure the wounds he gave them. English Standard Version Moreover, the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day when the LORD binds up the brokenness of his people, and heals the wounds inflicted by his blow. Berean Standard Bible The light of the moon will be as bright as the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter—like the light of seven days—on the day that the LORD binds up the brokenness of His people and heals the wounds He has inflicted. King James Bible Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound. New King James Version Moreover the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, And the light of the sun will be sevenfold, As the light of seven days, In the day that the LORD binds up the bruise of His people And heals the stroke of their wound. New American Standard Bible And the light of the full moon will be like the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven days, on the day the LORD binds up the fracture of His people and heals the wound He has inflicted. NASB 1995 The light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven days, on the day the LORD binds up the fracture of His people and heals the bruise He has inflicted. NASB 1977 And the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven days, on the day the LORD binds up the fracture of His people and heals the bruise He has inflicted. Legacy Standard Bible And the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven days, on the day Yahweh binds up the fracture of His people and heals the bruise He has inflicted. Amplified Bible The light of the full moon will be like the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven days [concentrated in one], in the day the LORD binds up the fracture of His people and heals the wound He has inflicted [because of their sins]. Christian Standard Bible The moonlight will be as bright as the sunlight, and the sunlight will be seven times brighter —like the light of seven days—on the day that the LORD bandages his people’s injuries and heals the wounds he inflicted. Holman Christian Standard Bible The moonlight will be as bright as the sunlight, and the sunlight will be seven times brighter—like the light of seven days—on the day that the LORD bandages His people’s injuries and heals the wounds He inflicted. American Standard Version Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that Jehovah bindeth up the hurt of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound. Contemporary English Version Then the LORD will bandage his people's injuries and heal the wounds he has caused. The moon will shine as bright as the sun, and the sun will shine seven times brighter than usual. It will be like the light of seven days all at once. English Revised Version Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the hurt of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the light of the moon will be like the light of the sun. The light of the sun will be seven times as strong, like the light of seven days. When that day comes, the LORD will bandage his people's injuries and heal the wounds he inflicted. Good News Translation The moon will be as bright as the sun, and the sun will be seven times brighter than usual, like the light of seven days in one. This will all happen when the LORD bandages and heals the wounds he has given his people. International Standard Version Moreover, the light of the moon will be like the light of the sun, and the sun's light will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven full days, when the LORD binds up the bruises of his people and heals the wounds inflicted by his blow. Majority Standard Bible The light of the moon will be as bright as the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter?like the light of seven days?on the day that the LORD binds up the brokenness of His people and heals the wounds He has inflicted. NET Bible The light of the full moon will be like the sun's glare and the sun's glare will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven days, when the LORD binds up his people's fractured bones and heals their severe wound. New Heart English Bible Moreover the light of the moon will be like the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD binds up the fracture of his people, and heals the wound they were struck with. Webster's Bible Translation Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be seven-fold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound. World English Bible Moreover the light of the moon will be like the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven days, in the day that Yahweh binds up the fracture of his people, and heals the wound they were struck with. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the light of the moon has been as the light of the sun, "" And the light of the sun is sevenfold, "" As the light of seven days, "" In the day of YHWH’s binding up the breach of His people, "" When He heals the stroke of its wound. Young's Literal Translation And the light of the moon hath been as the light of the sun, And the light of the sun is sevenfold, As the light of seven days, In the day of Jehovah's binding up the breach of His people, When the stroke of its wound He healeth. Smith's Literal Translation And the light of the moon was as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun, shall be seven fold, as the light of seven days, in the day Jehovah bound up the breaking of his people, and he will heal the wound of his smiting. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the light of the moon shall be se the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days: in the day when the Lord shall bind up the wound of his people, and shall heal the stroke of their wound. Catholic Public Domain Version And the light of the moon will be like the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be sevenfold, like the light of seven days, in the day when the Lord will bind the wound of his people, and when he will heal the stroke of their scourge. New American Bible The light of the moon will be like the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times greater, like the light of seven days, On the day the LORD binds up the wounds of his people and heals the bruises left by his blows. New Revised Standard Version Moreover the light of the moon will be like the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be sevenfold, like the light of seven days, on the day when the LORD binds up the injuries of his people, and heals the wounds inflicted by his blow. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD binds up the breach of his people and heals the pain of their wound. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, and its light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that LORD JEHOVAH will bind up the brokenness of his people, and the affliction of its wound he shall heal OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, And the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of the seven days, In the day that the LORD bindeth up the bruise of His people, And healeth the stroke of their wound. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold in the day when the Lord shall heal the breach of his people, and shall heal the pain of thy wound. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Mercies…25And from every high mountain and every raised hill, streams of water will flow in the day of great slaughter, when the towers fall. 26The light of the moon will be as bright as the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter— like the light of seven days— on the day that the LORD binds up the brokenness of His people and heals the wounds He has inflicted. 27Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire.… Cross References Revelation 21:23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. Revelation 22:5 There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever. Malachi 4:2 “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. Zechariah 14:6-7 On that day there will be no light, no cold or frost. / It will be a unique day known only to the LORD, without day or night; but when evening comes, there will be light. Matthew 13:43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. Isaiah 60:19-20 No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. Isaiah 24:23 The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory. Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. 2 Peter 3:13 But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. Joel 3:18 And in that day the mountains will drip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. All the streams of Judah will run with water, and a spring will flow from the house of the LORD to water the Valley of Acacias. Jeremiah 30:17 But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.” Hosea 6:1-2 Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds. / After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence. Ezekiel 34:26 I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Psalm 97:11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. Treasury of Scripture Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD binds up the breach of his people, and heals the stroke of their wound. the light of the moon Isaiah 11:9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. Isaiah 24:23 Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously. Isaiah 60:19,20 The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory… bindeth Isaiah 1:6 From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment. Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand. Job 5:18 For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole. Jump to Previous Bindeth Binds Breach Brighter Bruise Fracture Full Greater Healeth Heals Hurt Inflicted Light Moon Moreover Oil Puts Seven Sevenfold Seven-Fold Stroke Struck Sun Times Wound WoundsJump to Next Bindeth Binds Breach Brighter Bruise Fracture Full Greater Healeth Heals Hurt Inflicted Light Moon Moreover Oil Puts Seven Sevenfold Seven-Fold Stroke Struck Sun Times Wound WoundsIsaiah 30 1. The prophet threatens the people for their confidence in Egypt8. And contempt of God's word 18. God's mercies toward his church 27. God's wrath and the people's joy, in the destruction of Assyria The light of the moon will be as bright as the sun This phrase suggests a future transformation and restoration, symbolizing a time of great blessing and divine intervention. In biblical symbolism, light often represents God's presence, truth, and revelation. The moon reflecting the brightness of the sun indicates a time when God's glory will be fully revealed and His people will experience His presence in a profound way. This imagery can be connected to Revelation 21:23, where the New Jerusalem is described as having no need for the sun or moon because the glory of God illuminates it. and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter like the light of seven days on the day that the LORD binds up the brokenness of His people and heals the wounds He has inflicted Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORDThe central figure in this verse, representing God’s power and authority to heal and restore His people. 2. The People of Israel The recipients of God's promise of healing and restoration, often representing God's chosen people. 3. The Moon and the Sun Celestial bodies used metaphorically to describe the magnitude of God's restoration and blessing. 4. The Day of Healing A prophetic event when God will restore and heal His people, symbolizing a time of divine intervention and blessing. 5. The Brokenness and Wounds Represents the consequences of sin and disobedience that God’s people have experienced, which God promises to heal. Teaching Points God's Promise of RestorationGod promises to restore and heal His people, demonstrating His faithfulness and mercy. This encourages believers to trust in God's ability to heal and restore their lives. Symbolism of Light The imagery of increased light signifies God's glory and presence. Believers are called to walk in the light of God's truth and reflect His glory in their lives. Hope in Divine Healing The verse assures believers of God's power to heal both physical and spiritual wounds. It encourages them to seek God's healing in times of brokenness. The Consequences of Sin The brokenness and wounds mentioned are consequences of sin. This serves as a reminder of the importance of repentance and obedience to God. Future Fulfillment The ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy points to the end times when God will fully restore His creation. Believers are encouraged to live with an eternal perspective, anticipating God's final restoration.(26) The light of the moon shall be . . .--The vision of the future expands, ascending from the new earth to the new heaven. With the passionate joy in light which sees in it, in proportion to its intensity, the symbol of the Divine glory, Isaiah beholds a world in which sun and moon shall shine with a brightness that would now be intolerable, but which shall then be an element of delight. In the day that the Lord bindeth up.--The day of blessing follows on the day of judgment. Even that had, for God's true servants, been the beginning of blessings, but this was but the earnest of a more glorious future. Isaiah reasons as St. Paul does. If one is the "reconciling of the world," what shall the other be but "life from the dead "? (Romans 11:15). (Comp. also Deuteronomy 32:39.) Verse 26. - The light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun. "The promise now rises higher and higher, and passes from earth to heaven" (Delitzsch). All nature will become more glorious in the "last times." Moonlight will be as sunlight, and sunlight will be seven times brighter than it is now. Again, there may be an under allegorical sense. The light of truth will shine with greater brilliancy, so that all inch will be enlightened by it. "For the earth shall be full of the knowledge of God, as the waters cover the sea" (Isaiah 11:9). As the light of seven days; i.e. as though the light of seven days were concentrated into one. In the day that the Lord bindeth up the breach. At that period in the world's history when God forgives the iniquities of his people, and condescends to reign over them as their actual King, either in this present world or in "anew heaven and anew earth" (Revelation 21:1; comp. Isaiah 66:22), wherein shall "dwell righteousness" (2 Peter 3:13). And healeth the stroke of their wound; rather, the wound of his stroke; i.e. the wound caused by the stroke wherewith he has smitten them.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The light of the moonאֽוֹר־ (’ō·wr-) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary will be וְהָיָ֤ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be as bright as the sun, כְּא֣וֹר (kə·’ō·wr) Preposition-k | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary and the light וְא֤וֹר (wə·’ō·wr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary of the sun הַֽחַמָּה֙ (ha·ḥam·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2535: Heat, the sun will be יִהְיֶ֣ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be seven times brighter— שִׁבְעָתַ֔יִם (šiḇ·‘ā·ṯa·yim) Number - fd Strong's 7659: Sevenfold, seven times like the light כְּא֖וֹר (kə·’ō·wr) Preposition | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary of seven שִׁבְעַ֣ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number days— הַיָּמִ֑ים (hay·yā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day on the day בְּי֗וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day that the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel binds up חֲבֹ֤שׁ (ḥă·ḇōš) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2280: To wrap firmly, to stop, to rule the brokenness שֶׁ֣בֶר (še·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7667: A breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash of His people עַמּ֔וֹ (‘am·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and heals יִרְפָּֽא׃ (yir·pā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7495: To mend, to cure the wounds וּמַ֥חַץ (ū·ma·ḥaṣ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4273: A severe wound He inflicted. מַכָּת֖וֹ (mak·kā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4347: A wound, carnage, pestilence Links Isaiah 30:26 NIVIsaiah 30:26 NLT Isaiah 30:26 ESV Isaiah 30:26 NASB Isaiah 30:26 KJV Isaiah 30:26 BibleApps.com Isaiah 30:26 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 30:26 Chinese Bible Isaiah 30:26 French Bible Isaiah 30:26 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 30:26 Moreover the light of the moon will (Isa Isi Is) |
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