Isaiah 60:15 bbe — And though you were turned away from, and hated, and had no helper, I will make you a pride for ever, a joy from genera…

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"And though you were turned away from, and hated, and had no helper, I will make you a pride for ever, a joy from generation to generation."

— Isaiah 60:15, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 60 — Context

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For the nation or kingdom which will not be your servant will come to destruction; such nations will be completely waste.

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The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the cypress, the plane, and the sherbin-tree together, to make my holy place beautiful; and the resting-place of my feet will be full of glory.

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And the sons of those who were cruel to you will come before you with bent heads; and those who made sport of you will go down on their faces at your feet; and you will be named, The Town of the Lord, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.

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And though you were turned away from, and hated, and had no helper, I will make you a pride for ever, a joy from generation to generation.

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And you will take the milk of the nations, flowing from the breast of kings; and you will see that I, the Lord, am your saviour, and he who takes up your cause, the Strong One of Jacob.

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In place of brass, I will give gold, and for iron silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: and I will make Peace your judge, and Righteousness your overseer.

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Violent acts will no longer be seen in your land, wasting or destruction in your limits; but your walls will be named, Salvation, and your doors Praise.

Isaiah 60:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 60:15 say?
Isaiah 60:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And though you were turned away from, and hated, and had no helper, I will make you a pride for ever, a joy from generation to generation.”
Where is Isaiah 60:15 in the Bible?
Isaiah 60:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 60, verse 15.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 60:15.
What translation should I read Isaiah 60:15 in?
Isaiah 60:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 60:15?
Isaiah 60:15 reads (BBE): “And though you were turned away from, and hated, and had no helper, I will make you a pride for ever, a joy from generation to generation.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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