Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end. New Living Translation Your sun will never set; your moon will not go down. For the LORD will be your everlasting light. Your days of mourning will come to an end. English Standard Version Your sun shall no more go down, nor your moon withdraw itself; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended. New King James Version Your sun shall no longer go down, Nor shall your moon withdraw itself; For the LORD will be your everlasting light, And the days of your mourning shall be ended. New American Standard Bible “Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have the LORD as an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over. NASB 1995 “Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have the LORD for an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over. NASB 1977 “Your sun will set no more, Neither will your moon wane; For you will have the LORD for an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be finished. Legacy Standard Bible Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have Yahweh for an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be finished. Amplified Bible “Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For the LORD will be your everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over. Christian Standard Bible Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not fade; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will be over. Holman Christian Standard Bible Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not fade; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will be over. American Standard Version Thy sun shall no more go down, neither shall thy moon withdraw itself; for Jehovah will be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended. Contemporary English Version Your sun will never set or your moon go down. I, the LORD, will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will come to an end. English Revised Version Thy sun shall no more go down, neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended. GOD'S WORD® Translation Your sun will no longer go down, nor will your moon disappear. The LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of sadness will be over. Good News Translation Your days of grief will come to an end. I, the LORD, will be your eternal light, More lasting than the sun and moon. International Standard Version Your sun won't set, nor will your moon withdraw itself— for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning will end. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible Your sun will no longer set; your moon will not disappear; the LORD will be your permanent source of light; your time of sorrow will be over. New Heart English Bible Your sun shall no more go down, neither shall your moon withdraw itself; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended. Webster's Bible Translation Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD will be thy everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended. World English Bible Your sun will not go down any more, nor will your moon withdraw itself; for Yahweh will be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning will end. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYour sun goes in no more, "" And your moon is not removed, "" For YHWH becomes a continuous light to you. And the days of your mourning have been completed. Young's Literal Translation Thy sun goeth no more in, And thy moon is not removed, For Jehovah becometh to thee a light age-during. And the days of thy mourning have been completed. Smith's Literal Translation Thy sun shall no more go down, and thy moon shall not withdraw, for Jehovah shall be to thee for an eternal light, and the days of thy mourning were finished. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThy sun shall go down no more, and thy moon shall not decrease: for the Lord shall be unto thee for an everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended. Catholic Public Domain Version Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not diminish. For the Lord will be an everlasting light for you, and the days of your mourning will be completed. New American Bible No longer will your sun set, or your moon wane; For the LORD will be your light forever, and the days of your grieving will be over. New Revised Standard Version Your sun shall no more go down, or your moon withdraw itself; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePeshitta Holy Bible Translated And the days of your mourning shall be ended OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thy sun shall no more go down, Neither shall thy moon withdraw itself; For the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, And the days of thy mourning shall be ended. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the sun shall no more set, nor shall the moon be eclipsed; for the Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be completed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Future Glory for Zion…19No 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. 20Your 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. 21Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.… 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. 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 30:26 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. Zechariah 14:7 It will be a unique day known only to the LORD, without day or night; but when evening comes, there will be light. 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. Psalm 36:9 For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. 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. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 12:35-36 Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. / While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. 1 John 1:5 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 2:8 Then again, I am also writing to you a new commandment, which is true in Him and also in you. For the darkness is fading and the true light is already shining. 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Luke 1:78-79 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” Treasury of Scripture Your sun shall no more go down; neither shall your moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended. sun Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Amos 8:9 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord GOD, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day: the days Isaiah 25:8 He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it. Isaiah 30:19 For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee. Isaiah 35:10 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Jump to Previous Age-During Completed Ended Everlasting Itself Light Moon Mourning Removed Sorrow Sun WithdrawJump to Next Age-During Completed Ended Everlasting Itself Light Moon Mourning Removed Sorrow Sun WithdrawIsaiah 60 1. The glory of the church in the abundant access of the Gentiles.15. And the great blessings after a short affliction Your sun will no longer set This phrase symbolizes a time of perpetual light and blessing, indicating a future state of eternal glory and divine presence. In biblical context, light often represents God's presence, truth, and salvation (Psalm 27:1, John 8:12). The imagery of the sun not setting suggests a reversal of the natural order, pointing to a supernatural reality where God's presence eliminates darkness and despair. This can be seen as a prophetic vision of the New Jerusalem described in Revelation 21:23, where the city has no need for the sun or moon because God's glory illuminates it. and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's prophecies often focus on the coming of the Messiah and the future glory of God's people. 2. Jerusalem/Zion Often symbolically represents the people of God and the future hope of restoration and peace. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who promises to be the everlasting light for His people. 4. The Sun and Moon Symbolic representations of temporal light and time, which will be transcended by God's eternal presence. 5. The Days of Sorrow Represents the period of suffering and exile experienced by Israel, which will end with God's intervention. Teaching Points Eternal Light and HopeGod's presence as an everlasting light signifies eternal hope and guidance for believers. In times of darkness, we can trust in His unchanging nature. End of Sorrow The promise that "the days of your sorrow will cease" offers comfort and assurance that God will ultimately bring an end to suffering and pain. God's Faithfulness The fulfillment of God's promises in Isaiah 60:20 reminds us of His faithfulness throughout history and encourages us to trust in His future plans. Spiritual Illumination Just as physical light dispels darkness, God's spiritual light dispels ignorance and sin, guiding us in truth and righteousness. Living in the Light As followers of Christ, we are called to live in the light, reflecting God's glory in our actions and relationships with others.Verse 20. - Thy sun... thy moon. That which is to thee instead of sun and moon - Jehovah's brightness. The days of thy mourning shall be ended. Till the new Jerusalem descends from heaven (Revelation 21:2), and Christ reigns personally over his people (Revelation 22:5), the Church is always, more or less, in a state of mourning. The Bridegroom is away (Matthew 9:15); his light shines upon his Church only by snatches; his Church feels itself unworthy of him - cold, unloving, stained with sin. Fasting, weeping, and mourning befit such a state of things. But in the final condition of the redeemed their mourning shall be ended, "sorrow and sighing shall have fled away" (Isaiah 35:10); God shall have "wiped away all tears from their eyes" (Revelation 21:4); "There shall be no more death" (Revelation 21:4); "no more curse" (Revelation 22:3); "neither sorrow, nor crying; neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away" (Revelation 21:4). The days of mourning shall be ended. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Your sunשִׁמְשֵׁ֔ךְ (šim·šêḵ) Noun - common singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement will no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no longer עוֹד֙ (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more set, יָב֥וֹא (yā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and your moon וִירֵחֵ֖ךְ (wî·rê·ḥêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 3391: A lunation, month will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no wane; יֵאָסֵ֑ף (yê·’ā·sêp̄) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will be יִֽהְיֶה־ (yih·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be your everlasting עוֹלָ֔ם (‘ō·w·lām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always light, לְא֣וֹר (lə·’ō·wr) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary and the days יְמֵ֥י (yə·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of your sorrow אֶבְלֵֽךְ׃ (’eḇ·lêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 60: Lamentation will be over. וְשָׁלְמ֖וּ (wə·šā·lə·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate Links Isaiah 60:20 NIVIsaiah 60:20 NLT Isaiah 60:20 ESV Isaiah 60:20 NASB Isaiah 60:20 KJV Isaiah 60:20 BibleApps.com Isaiah 60:20 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 60:20 Chinese Bible Isaiah 60:20 French Bible Isaiah 60:20 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 60:20 Your sun shall no more go down (Isa Isi Is) |
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