Isaiah 60:20
Isaiah 60:20 in Multiple Translations
Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease.
Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
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.
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.
Your sun will never set, and your moon will never wane, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your time of mourning will end.
Thy sunne shall neuer goe downe, neither shall thy moone be hid: for the Lord shalbe thine euerlasting light, and the dayes of thy sorowe shalbe ended.
Thy sun goeth no more in, And thy moon is not removed, For Jehovah becometh to thee a light age-during. And the days of thy mourning have been completed.
Your sun will not go down any more, nor will your moon withdraw itself; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning will end.
Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD will be thy everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
Thy sun shall go down no more, and thy moon shall not decrease: for the Lord shall be unto thee for an everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
It will seem as though the sun and moon will always be shining [LIT], because I, Yahweh, will be an everlasting light for you. You will never again be sad because of things that happen to you.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 60:20
Study Notes — Isaiah 60:20
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- Cross References
- Isaiah 60:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:20
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:20
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:20
- Sermons on Isaiah 60:20
Context — Future Glory for Zion
20Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease.
21Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified. 22The least of you will become a thousand, and the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will accomplish it quickly.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 21:4 | ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” |
| 2 | Psalms 84:11 | For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. |
| 3 | Isaiah 35:10 | So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. |
| 4 | Psalms 27:1 | The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? |
| 5 | Malachi 4:2 | “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. |
| 6 | Isaiah 25:8 | He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken. |
| 7 | Isaiah 30:26 | The light of the moon will be as bright as the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter—like the light of seven days—on the day that the LORD binds up the brokenness of His people and heals the wounds He has inflicted. |
| 8 | Isaiah 30:19 | O people in Zion who dwell in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious when you cry for help; when He hears, He will answer you. |
| 9 | Isaiah 65:19 | I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her. |
| 10 | Revelation 7:15–17 | For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ” |
Isaiah 60:20 Summary
[Isaiah 60:20 is a beautiful promise that one day, God's people will no longer experience sorrow or darkness, because the Lord will be their everlasting light. This means that we can trust in God's presence and comfort, even in the midst of difficult circumstances (Psalm 23:4, John 16:33). As we look to the future, we can have hope that God will bring an end to all suffering and pain, and we will live in the light of His love forever (Revelation 21:4, Isaiah 60:19).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the sun will no longer set and the moon will not wane in Isaiah 60:20?
This verse is using figurative language to describe a time when God's people will no longer experience darkness or sorrow, for the Lord will be their everlasting light (Isaiah 60:19, Revelation 21:23).
Will the sun and moon really cease to exist in the future?
No, this verse is not predicting the literal disappearance of the sun and moon, but rather describing a spiritual reality where God's light will surpass the need for natural light (Isaiah 60:19, Psalm 36:9).
What are the days of sorrow that will cease according to Isaiah 60:20?
The days of sorrow refer to the times of hardship, suffering, and grief that God's people will no longer experience in the future, for the Lord will be their comfort and joy (Isaiah 35:10, Revelation 21:4).
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Isaiah 60?
Isaiah 60:20 is part of a larger prophecy about the future glory and restoration of God's people, where they will experience eternal light, peace, and joy in the presence of the Lord (Isaiah 60:1-22, Isaiah 61:1-11).
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am still experiencing darkness or sorrow, and how can I trust in God's promise to be my everlasting light?
- How can I practically live out the reality of God's light in my life, even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
- What does it mean for me to 'possess the land forever' as described in Isaiah 60:21, and how does this relate to my inheritance in Christ?
- In what ways can I reflect the light of God to those around me, and be a source of hope and comfort in a world filled with darkness and sorrow?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 60:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 60:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 60:20
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 60:20
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 60:20
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 60:20
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 60:20
Sermons on Isaiah 60:20
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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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Rejoice! by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, Basilia Schlink delivers a message of hope and encouragement to those who are feeling sad or despairing. She emphasizes that God is the Father of goodness and that |
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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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Where Am I Wrong? by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer addresses the common Christian struggle of feeling inadequate and lacking joy, encouraging believers to seek a deeper understanding of their relationship with Christ. He |
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Shadows of the Great Rock by John MacDuff | John MacDuff preaches about Christ being the ultimate shelter and refuge for His people, using the imagery of a rock providing shade in the desert to illustrate how Christ adapts t |
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A Sick John Wesley by John Wesley | John Wesley shares his experience of enduring a fever while fulfilling his commitment to preach at a funeral, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to God and the ministry. Despi |
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The Incomprehensible of God by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot delves into the incomprehensible nature of God, emphasizing that what Christ is to the Church and what the Church is to Christ will only be fully understood in eternit |






