Isaiah-Chap-60
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Remember the
following truth from our beloved Torah!
“Ye shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which
I command you, NEITHER SHALL YE DIMINISH FROM
IT, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם - the LORD your Eloleichem, which I command you”. Davarim -
Deuteronomy 4:2.
However, sadly both the later priests as well as our rabbis of long ago and of today have, and are shamefully disobeying this command of אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim, בָּרוּךְ שֵׁם קָדוֹשׁוֹ - ‘Baruch Shem Kadosho’ – ‘Blessed be His Holy Name!’
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With
Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Introduction:
Chapter 60 is a dramatic shift in tone. While the previous
chapter focused on darkness and confession, this chapter is a song of triumph
and light. It describes the restoration of Zion (Jerusalem) not just as a city,
but as a global beacon. The “Redeemer” promised at the end of Chapter 59 has arrived, and His presence causes the city to literally
glow with divine glory, attracting nations and wealth from every corner of the
earth.
Let us now read Yeshayahu – Isaiah Chapter 60: (JPS-1917 version of the Tanakh).
1. “Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of יְהוָה - the LORD is risen upon thee.
2. For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but upon thee יְהוָה - the LORD will arise, and His glory shall be seen upon thee.
3. And nations shall walk at thy light, and kings at the brightness of thy rising.
4. Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: they all are gathered together, and come to thee; thy sons come from far, and thy daughters are borne on the side.
5. Then thou shalt see and be radiant, and thy heart shall throb and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned unto thee, the wealth of the nations shall come unto thee.
6. The caravan of camels shall cover thee, and of the young camels of Midian and Ephah, all coming from Sheba; they shall bring gold and incense, and shall proclaim the praises of יְהוָה - the LORD.
7. All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee; they shall come up with acceptance on Mine altar, and I will glorify My glorious house.
8. Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their cotes?
9. Surely the isles shall wait for Me, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, for the name of יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ - the LORD thy Elohim (God), and for the Holy One of Israel, because He hath glorified thee.
10. And aliens shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee; for in My wrath I smote thee, but in My favour have I had compassion on thee.
11. Thy gates also shall be open continually, day and night, they shall not be shut; that men may bring unto thee the wealth of the nations, and their kings in procession.
12. For that nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.
13. The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the cypress, the plane-tree and the larch together; to beautify the place of My sanctuary, and I will make the place of My feet glorious.
14. And the sons of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee, and all they that despised thee shall bow down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee the city of יְהוָה - the LORD, the Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
15. Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man passed through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.
16. Thou shalt also suck the milk of the nations, and shalt suck the breast of kings; and thou shalt know that I יְהוָה - the LORD am thy Saviour, and I, the Mighty One of Jacob, thy Redeemer.
17. For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron; I will also make thy officers peace, and righteousness thy magistrates.
18. Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, desolation nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.
19. The sun shall be no more thy light by day, neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee; but יְהוָה - the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה thy glory.
20. Thy sun shall no more go down, Neither shall thy moon withdraw itself; for יְהוָה - the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
21. Thy people also shall be all righteous, they shall inherit the land for ever; the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, wherein I glory.
22. The smallest shall become a thousand, and the least a mighty nation; I יְהוָה - the LORD will hasten it in its time”.
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Let us now look at the ‘verse by verse’ Item and a good Explanation:
Verse 1: Arise, shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of יְהוָה - the LORD is risen upon thee.
Explanation: This is
a command to Zion. After sitting in the dust of mourning and captivity, the city
is told to stand up because אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה’s own “glory” has arrived to illuminate
her.
Explanation: The
prophet creates a contrast. While the rest of the world remains in spiritual or
political "darkness," Zion becomes a solitary lighthouse of אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה’s presence.
Explanation: The
light isn't just for show; it is a guide. World leaders and foreign nations are
drawn to the truth and peace found in Jerusalem.
Explanation: Isaiah
tells the city to look at the horizon. The exiles who were
scattered across the world are finally coming home.
Explanation: This
describes the physical and emotional reaction to restoration. The
"enlarged heart" represents overwhelming joy as the world’s resources
are brought to the city.
Explanation: These
represent the trading nations to the East and South. They aren’t coming to
conquer, but to worship and bring gifts.
Explanation: The
nomadic tribes bring their livestock for offerings. אֱלֹהִים declares
that He will make His Temple (His “glorious house”) beautiful.
Explanation: The
prophet sees ships on the Mediterranean sea. From a distance,
their white sails look like clouds or a flock of doves returning home.
Explanation: The
“isles” (Western nations) use their best ships (Tarshish)
to transport the Jewish people and their wealth back to Zion.
Explanation: In the
past, foreigners destroyed the walls; now, foreigners will help rebuild them.
It marks the transition from אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s “wrath” to His “compassion.”.
Verse 11: Thy gates also shall be open continually, day and night they shall not be shut; that men may bring unto thee the wealth of the nations, and their kings led captive.
Explanation: In the
ancient world, gates were shut at night for safety. Here, the gates stay open
because there is no longer any threat only a constant flow of peace and
resources.
Explanation: This is
a warning that the new world order is centred on אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s presence in Zion. To reject this peace is to choose
self-destruction.
Explanation: The
finest timbers of Lebanon are brought to rebuild the Temple. The Earth is
called the "place of My feet," showing that אֱלֹהִים is dwelling among men.
Explanation: The
descendants of the former oppressors will show deep respect and acknowledge
that Zion is the true dwelling place of אֱלֹהִים.
Explanation: The
city's reputation is completely reversed. What was once a “ghost town” becomes
a source of pride forever.
Explanation: This is
a metaphor for the nations providing for Zion’s needs. It proves that אֱלֹהִים is indeed the “Redeemer”.
Verse 17: For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron; I will also make thy officers peace, and thy magistrates righteousness.
Explanation: This describes
an upgrade in quality. Everything is being replaced by something more precious.
Even the government (officers and magistrates) is replaced by Peace and
Righteousness.
Explanation: The
physical walls are no longer just stone; they are the protection of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s “Salvation”.
Verse 19: The sun shall be no more thy light by day, neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee; but יְהוָה - the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy אֱלֹהִים thy glory.
Explanation: The light is now supernatural. The sun and moon are eclipsed by
the sheer radiance of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s own presence.
Explanation: Unlike
the natural sun, אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s light never sets. The sorrow mentioned in Chapter 59 is
officially over.
Explanation: The
citizens are now “all righteous”. They are like a garden that אֱלֹהִים Himself has planted and
tended.
Explanation: Growth
will be miraculous. Even the smallest family will become a massive tribe. אֱלֹהִים promises that when the
right time comes, He will act quickly.
My
Closing Message
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Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be
He, said the following via several of our prophets...
“Return unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה- the LORD of hosts”. Mal’a’chi - Malachi 3:7. (JPS).
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Enjoy your Sabbath Rest, Shabbat Shalom!
אֲנִי יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם, בְּחֻקּוֹתַי
לֵכוּ; וְאֶת-מִשְׁפָּטַי
שִׁמְרוּ, וַעֲשׂוּ
אוֹתָם
וְאֶת-שַׁבְּתוֹתַי, קַדֵּשׁוּ; וְהָיוּ
לְאוֹת, בֵּינִי
וּבֵינֵיכֶם-לָדַעַת, כִּי
אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם
“I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - the LORD your Eloheichem; walk in My statutes,
and keep Mine ordinances, and do them; and hallow My Sabbaths, and they shall
be a sign between Me and you, that ye may know that I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - the LORD your Eloheichem”.
Yechezkel - Ezekiel 20:19-20. (JPS).
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