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The multitude of camels shall cover you, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praises of Yahweh.

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The World's Best for God

Commentators explain that the camels, gold, and frankincense from distant lands like Sheba and Midian symbolize the nations of the world bringing their unique and most valuable resources to honor God. This isn't just about money, but about consecrating the very best of every culture and every person's abilities to the service of His kingdom.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 60:6

18th Century

Theologian

The multitude of camels - Lowth renders this, ‘An inundation of camels.’ The Hebrew word properly denotes an inundation or overflowing of wa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 60:6

19th Century

Bishop

The multitude of camels ... —The verse paints the commerce of the East, as Isaiah 60:5 had described that of the West. For the camels and …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Isaiah 60:6–7

19th Century

Preacher

The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah, all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incens…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 60:6

16th Century

Theologian

A multitude of camels shall cover thee. The Prophet describes figuratively the glory of the Church, and adapts his discourse to the time a…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 60:6

17th Century

Pastor

The multitudes of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of
Midian and Ephah

That…

Matthew Henry

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…

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