Isaiah 60:11
Isaiah 60:11 in Multiple Translations
Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.
Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought.
Thy gates also shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the wealth of the nations, and their kings led captive.
Your doors will be open at all times; they will not be shut day or night; so that men may come into you with the wealth of the nations, with their kings at their head.
Your gates will always be kept open. They won't ever be shut, day or night, so the wealth of the nations can be brought to you, with their kings being led along in a procession.
Therefore thy gates shalbe open continually: neither day nor night shall they be shutte, that men may bring vnto thee the riches of the Gentiles, and that their Kings may be brought.
And opened have thy gates continually, By day and by night they are not shut, To bring unto thee the force of nations, Even their kings are led.
Your gates also shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night, that men may bring to you the wealth of the nations, and their kings led captive.
Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring to thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought.
And thy gates shall be open continually: they shall not be shut day nor night, that the strength of the Gentiles may be brought to thee, and their kings may be brought.
The gates of your cities will be open during the day and also during the night, in order that people will be able to bring into your cities valuable things from many countries, with their kings being led to you in the processions.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 60:11
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Isaiah 60:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/פִתְּח֨וּ
שְׁעָרַ֧יִ/ךְ
תָּמִ֛יד
יוֹמָ֥ם
וָ/לַ֖יְלָה
לֹ֣א
יִסָּגֵ֑רוּ
לְ/הָבִ֤יא
אֵלַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
חֵ֣יל
גּוֹיִ֔ם
וּ/מַלְכֵי/הֶ֖ם
נְהוּגִֽים
וּ/פִתְּח֨וּ
pâthach
H6605
to open
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
שְׁעָרַ֧יִ/ךְ
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-mp | Suff
תָּמִ֛יד
tâmîyd
H8548
continually
N-ms
יוֹמָ֥ם
yôwmâm
H3119
by day
Adv
וָ/לַ֖יְלָה
layil
H3915
night
Conj | N-ms
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִסָּגֵ֑רוּ
çâgar
H5462
to shut
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
לְ/הָבִ֤יא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
אֵלַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
חֵ֣יל
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms
גּוֹיִ֔ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
וּ/מַלְכֵי/הֶ֖ם
melek
H4428
King's
Conj | N-mp | Suff
נְהוּגִֽים
nâhag
H5090
to lead
V-Qal-Inf-c
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 60:11
וּ/פִתְּח֨וּ
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
שְׁעָרַ֧יִ/ךְ
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
תָּמִ֛יד
tâmîyd
H8548
"continually"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.
Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.
יוֹמָ֥ם
yôwmâm
H3119
"by day"
Adv
The word 'yomam' means 'by day' or 'daily', and is used in the Bible to describe actions or events that happen during the daytime. It can also refer to the daytime itself, as opposed to the nighttime. This word is used to emphasize the daily nature of certain activities or routines.
Definition: adv 1) by day, in the daytime subst 2) daytime
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: daily, (by, in the) day(-time). See also: Exodus 13:21; Psalms 32:4; Psalms 1:2.
וָ/לַ֖יְלָה
layil
H3915
"night"
Conj | N-ms
Night refers to the time of darkness, opposed to day, and can also symbolize adversity or hardship. It is a period of rest, but also of potential danger or uncertainty.
Definition: 1) night 1a) night (as opposed to day) 1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: (mid-)night (season). See also: Genesis 1:5; 2 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 1:2.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִסָּגֵ֑רוּ
çâgar
H5462
"to shut"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
To shut means to close something, like a door or a container. In the Bible, this word is used to describe surrendering or giving something up, like in the book of Ezra where the Israelites shut themselves in to pray.
Definition: 1) to shut, close 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shut 1a2) to close, close up 1a3) closed up, closely joined, shut up 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be shut up 1b2) to be shut or closed 1c) (Piel) to shut up, deliver up 1d) (Pual) to be shut up 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to deliver up 1e2) to shut up, imprison 2) pure gold Aramaic equivalent: se.gar (סְגַר "to shut" H5463)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: close up, deliver (up), give over (up), inclose, [idiom] pure, repair, shut (in, self, out, up, up together), stop, [idiom] straitly. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Kings 11:27; Psalms 17:10.
לְ/הָבִ֤יא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֵלַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
חֵ֣יל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
גּוֹיִ֔ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וּ/מַלְכֵי/הֶ֖ם
melek
H4428
"King's"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
נְהוּגִֽים
nâhag
H5090
"to lead"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To moan means to sigh or lament, like in Psalm 77:3 when the psalmist moaned in his sleepless night. It can also mean to lead or guide someone, like in 1 Samuel 25:42 when Abigail led her maids to follow David.
Definition: 1) to drive, lead, guide, conduct 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drive, lead on, drive away, drive off 1a2) to behave itself (fig.) (of heart) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to drive away, lead off 1b2) to lead on, guide, guide on 1b3) to cause to drive
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: acquaint, bring (away), carry away, drive (away), lead (away, forth), (be) guide, lead (away, forth). See also: Genesis 31:18; 1 Chronicles 20:1; Psalms 48:15.
Study Notes — Isaiah 60:11
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- Isaiah 60:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 60:11
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:11
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:11
- Sermons on Isaiah 60:11
Context — Future Glory for Zion
9Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.
10Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy.
11Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.
12For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. 13The glory of Lebanon will come to you— its cypress, elm, and boxwood together— to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 21:25–26 | Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations. |
| 2 | Isaiah 60:5 | Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. |
| 3 | Isaiah 60:18 | No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. |
| 4 | Isaiah 62:10 | Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations! |
| 5 | Psalms 149:8 | to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with shackles of iron, |
| 6 | Nehemiah 13:19 | When the evening shadows began to fall on the gates of Jerusalem, just before the Sabbath, I ordered that the gates be shut and not opened until after the Sabbath. I posted some of my servants at the gates so that no load could enter on the Sabbath day. |
Isaiah 60:11 Summary
[Isaiah 60:11 is a beautiful picture of a future time when God's people will be blessed with peace, security, and abundance, and the nations of the world will come to worship and honor Him. This verse reminds us that God is a God of promise and provision, and He desires to bless us with all that we need to live a life of joy and purpose, as seen in Psalm 37:4. As we trust in His goodness and faithfulness, we can experience the reality of His peace and presence in our lives, and we can be a part of fulfilling His promise to bring all nations to worship and honor Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the gates of a city to always stand open?
In biblical times, gates were often closed at night for security, so for the gates to always stand open means that the city will be a place of perpetual peace and security, where people can come and go freely, as seen in Isaiah 60:11, and this is a fulfillment of God's promise of peace in Isaiah 2:4.
Who are the kings being led in procession and what does this signify?
The kings being led in procession represent the nations of the world coming to worship and honor God, as prophesied in Isaiah 60:11, and this is a picture of the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3, where all nations will be blessed through Him.
How does this verse relate to the idea of God's kingdom on earth?
Isaiah 60:11 paints a picture of a future time when God's kingdom will be established on earth, and all nations will come to worship and honor Him, as seen in Revelation 21:24-26, where the nations will bring their glory into the New Jerusalem.
What is the significance of the wealth of the nations being brought into the city?
The wealth of the nations being brought into the city represents the idea that God will bless His people with abundant resources and riches, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:18, and this will be a time of great joy and celebration, as prophesied in Isaiah 61:10.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be a part of a community that is always open to receive the wealth and resources of the world, and how can I be a conduit of God's blessing to others?
- How can I practically live out the idea of being a 'gate' of heaven on earth, where people can come and experience the presence and peace of God?
- What are some ways that I can be a part of fulfilling God's promise to bring all nations to worship and honor Him, and what role can I play in proclaiming the gospel to the ends of the earth?
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's promise of peace and security, even in the midst of uncertainty and chaos, and how can I cultivate a sense of trust and faith in His goodness and provision?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:11
Therefore thy gates shall be open continually,.... This is expressive both of the peaceable state of the church, that she shall be in no danger, nor fear of enemies; there being none to hurt and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:11
Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:11
Therefore; for that end and purpose; or by reason of the conflux of people that shall be continually flocking thither, arguing abundance of peace and security, and great enlargement of the church, and that the Christian church shall be always open to the godly, to receive all comers freely. The forces; or, wealth; either all wherein they excel, or all the prey taken in fight. May be brought, as it were, captives in chains, such as they took in war, being made victorious, so say some; but rather, such as were led and conducted in state.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:11
Isaiah 60:11 Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that [men] may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and [that] their kings [may be] brought.Ver. 11. Therefore shall thy gates be open continually.] Such shall be thy spiritual security, and so great the resort unto thee And that their kings may be brought.] Led captive, saith the Chaldee, sc., to the obedience of faith, or, Led in state; so others.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 60:11
(11) Thy gates shall be open continually.—The words imply (1) a state of peace in which there would be no danger of attack; and (2) the constant stream of caravans of pilgrims, With their offerings, entering by night as well as day. It is interesting to note St. John’s transfer of the thought to the heavenly Jerusalem (Revelation 21:25-26). The forces of the Gentiles.—Better, the riches, or the possessions.That their kings may be brought . . .—The verb, as in Isaiah 20:4, 1 Samuel 30:2, implies that they are brought as captives, acknowledging, with or against their will, the sovereignty of Zion.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:11
11. For Therefore read And (R.V. “also”). the riches of nations] as Isaiah 60:5. and that their kings may be brought] R.V. and their kings led with them;—a circumstantial clause. Some commentators would change the passive participle into an active: “their kings being the leaders.” The alteration seems unnecessary.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:11
Therefore thy gates shall be open continually - The main idea here is, probably, that the accession from the pagan world, and the consequent influx of converts, would be so great, that there would be
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:11
11. Thy gates… open continually… day nor night — The gates of Zion, because thus open, denote the unremitting influx of converted new comers. Forces of the Gentiles — “Forces” — not unlikely their wealth as well as their people.
Sermons on Isaiah 60:11
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K-533 Israel and the Apocalypse (2 of 3) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the state of the world before and after World War II. He describes a time of optimism and prosperity, marked by advancements in technology and |
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There Is My Home by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, Basilia Schlink emphasizes the importance of recognizing our true home, which is the eternal dwelling place with God. She acknowledges that there may be times when |
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The Faithful Promiser (31 Day Devotional) by John MacDuff | John MacDuff preaches about the glorious promises of God, highlighting the delight of pleading individual promises at the mercy-seat and the importance of trusting in God's faithfu |
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Mastering Our Midnights by Russell DeLong | Russell DeLong preaches on the theme 'Mastering Our Midnights,' highlighting how our attitude towards dark and challenging times can either make us stronger or weaker, better or bi |
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The New Heaven and the New Earth by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches about the vision of the new heaven and the new earth in Revelation 21, emphasizing the eternal state where God dwells with His people in the holy city, th |
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The Oracles of God. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the immense value of the Scriptures as the oracles of God, highlighting the blessings bestowed upon the ancient Jewish nation through miracles and the |
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The Millennium - What? Where? When? How? Who? by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the hunger and thirst for God that will characterize the future. He mentions specific instances where he has witnessed this hunger, such as in |