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Isaiah 60:21

Isaiah 60:22 asv — The little one shall become a thousand, and the small one a strong nation; I, Jehovah, will hasten it in its time.

American Standard Version

"The little one shall become a thousand, and the small one a strong nation; I, Jehovah, will hasten it in its time. "

— Isaiah 60:22, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 60 — Context

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The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but Jehovah will be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.

20

Thy sun shall no more go down, neither shall thy moon withdraw itself; for Jehovah will be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.

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Thy people also shall be all righteous; they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

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The little one shall become a thousand, and the small one a strong nation; I, Jehovah, will hasten it in its time.

Isaiah 60:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 60:22 say?
Isaiah 60:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “The little one shall become a thousand, and the small one a strong nation; I, Jehovah, will hasten it in its time. ”
Where is Isaiah 60:22 in the Bible?
Isaiah 60:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 60, verse 22.
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 60:22.
What translation should I read Isaiah 60:22 in?
Isaiah 60:22 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 60:22?
Isaiah 60:22 reads (ASV): “The little one shall become a thousand, and the small one a strong nation; I, Jehovah, will hasten it in its time. ” 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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