Isaiah 58:8
ContextNETBible | Then your light will shine like the sunrise; 1 your restoration will quickly arrive; 2 your godly behavior 3 will go before you, and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard. 4 |
XREF | Ex 14:19; Job 11:17; Ps 37:6; Ps 85:13; Ps 97:11; Ps 112:4; Pr 4:18; Isa 52:12; Isa 57:18; Isa 58:10,11; Jer 33:6; Ho 6:2; Ho 6:3; Ho 14:4; Mal 4:2; Mt 13:15; Ac 10:4,31,35 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “will burst out like the dawn.” sn Light here symbolizes God’s favor and restored blessing, as the immediately following context makes clear. 2 tn Heb “prosper”; KJV “spring forth speedily.” 3 tn Or “righteousness.” Their godly behavior will be on display for all to see. 4 sn The nation will experience God’s protective presence. |