Isaiah 60:2 cpdv — For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness will cover the peoples. Then the Lord will rise above you…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness will cover the peoples. Then the Lord will rise above you, and his glory will be seen in you. "

— Isaiah 60:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 60 — Context

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Rise up to be illuminated, O Jerusalem! For your light has arrived, and the glory of the Lord has risen over you.

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For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness will cover the peoples. Then the Lord will rise above you, and his glory will be seen in you.

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And the nations will walk in your light, and the kings will walk by the splendor of your rising.

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Lift up your eyes all around and see! All these have been gathered together; they have arrived before you. Your sons will arrive from far away, and your daughters will rise up from your side.

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Then you will see, and you will overflow, and your heart will be amazed and expanded. When the multitude of the sea will have been converted to you, the strength of the nations will approach you.

Isaiah 60:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 60:2 say?
Isaiah 60:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness will cover the peoples. Then the Lord will rise above you, and his glory will be seen in you. ”
Where is Isaiah 60:2 in the Bible?
Isaiah 60:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 60, verse 2.
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 60:2.
What translation should I read Isaiah 60:2 in?
Isaiah 60:2 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 60:2?
Isaiah 60:2 reads (CPDV): “For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness will cover the peoples. Then the Lord will rise above you, and his glory will be seen in you. ” 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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