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Isaiah 60:21

Isaiah 60:22 nasb — "The smallest one will become a clan, And the least one a mighty nation. I, the LORD, will hasten it in its time."

NASB

""The smallest one will become a clan, And the least one a mighty nation. I, the LORD, will hasten it in its time.""

— Isaiah 60:22, NASB

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Isaiah 60 — Context

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"No longer will you have the sun for light by day, Nor for brightness will the moon give you light; But you will have the LORD for an everlasting light, And your God for your glory.

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"Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have the LORD for an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over.

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"Then all your people will be righteous; They will possess the land forever, The branch of My planting, The work of My hands, That I may be glorified.

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"The smallest one will become a clan, And the least one a mighty nation. I, the LORD, 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 NASB reads: “"The smallest one will become a clan, And the least one a mighty nation. I, the LORD, 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 (NASB): “"The smallest one will become a clan, And the least one a mighty nation. I, the LORD, 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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