Isaiah 60:21 bbe — Your people will all be upright, the land will be their heritage for ever; the branch of my planting, the work of my ha…

Bible in Basic English

"Your people will all be upright, the land will be their heritage for ever; the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, to be for my glory."

— Isaiah 60:21, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 60 — Context

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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.

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The sun will not be your light by day, and the moon will no longer be bright for you by night: but the Lord will be to you an eternal light, and your God your glory.

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Your sun will never again go down, or your moon keep back her light: for the Lord will be your eternal light, and the days of your sorrow will be ended.

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Your people will all be upright, the land will be their heritage for ever; the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, to be for my glory.

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The smallest of their families will become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I, the Lord, will make it come quickly in its time.

Isaiah 60:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 60:21 say?
Isaiah 60:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Your people will all be upright, the land will be their heritage for ever; the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, to be for my glory.”
Where is Isaiah 60:21 in the Bible?
Isaiah 60:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 60, verse 21.
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 60:21.
What translation should I read Isaiah 60:21 in?
Isaiah 60:21 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 60:21?
Isaiah 60:21 reads (BBE): “Your people will all be upright, the land will be their heritage for ever; the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, to be for my glory.” 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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