For behold—darkness covers the earth. This is designed to draw attention to the fact that all the rest of the world would be enveloped in de…

The darkness shall cover the earth ... —The darkness which had shrouded Zion still spreads its veil over the heathen nati…

Arise, shine; for your light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross d…

For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth. He now exhibits in a stronger light, by means of comparison, that grace which he formerly men…

For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross
darkness the people

As far as we have the knowledge of God in us, and the favour of God towards us, our light has come. And if God's glory is seen upon us to our honou…

1. Arise, be enlightened. Here he begins to present the promise of salvation regarding three things: