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A World in Darkness
Commentators emphasize the stark contrast in this verse. While the world is covered in a 'gross darkness'—a deep spiritual and moral gloom of ignorance and sin—God's people are uniquely illuminated. This isn't their own light, but the very glory of the Lord rising upon them, making them a conspicuous beacon in the midst of a dark world.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 60:2
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 60:2
19th Century
Bishop
The darkness shall cover the earth ... —The darkness which had shrouded Zion still spreads its veil over the heathen nati…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 60:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 60:2
16th Century
Theologian
For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth. He now exhibits in a stronger light, by means of comparison, that grace which he formerly men…
John Gill
On Isaiah 60:2
17th Century
Pastor
For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross
darkness the people
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 60:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…