Charles Ellicott Commentary Isaiah 60:11

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Isaiah 60:11

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Isaiah 60:11

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Thy gates also shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the wealth of the nations, and their kings led captive." — Isaiah 60:11 (ASV)

Thy gates shall be open continually. — The words imply:

  1. a state of peace in which there would be no danger of attack; and
  2. the constant stream of caravans of pilgrims, with their offerings, entering by night as well as by day.

It is interesting to note St. John’s transfer of the thought to the heavenly Jerusalem (Revelation 21:25–26).

The forces of the Gentiles. — Better, the riches, or the possessions.

That their kings may be brought ... — The verb, as in Isaiah 20:4, 1 Samuel 30:2, implies that they are brought as captives, acknowledging, with or against their will, the sovereignty of Zion.