Isaiah 60:6

Future Glory for Zion · Isaiah 60:1–22
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Translations

Modern
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.
Traditional
The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the Lord.
Literal
A multitude of camels will cover you, young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba will come; they will bring gold and incense, and they will proclaim the praises of YHWH.
Latin
Inundatio camelorum operiet te, dromedarii Madian et Epha; omnes de Saba venient, aurum et thus deferentes, et laudem Domino annuntiantes.

Original

Hebrew
English
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

Notes

  • Midian and Ephah were Midianite tribes located southeast of Israel.

  • Sheba was a region in southern Arabia (see 1 Kings 10:1–2). It was known for its frankincense (Jeremiah 6:20).

  • These were real nations, and their restoration would be a historical reality, not just an idealistic vision. Many nations would submit to and worship the Lord.

Zion will recover its losses from war through the wealth of many lands. Foreign nations will eagerly contribute (Isaiah 60:11; 61:6; 66:12; see Revelation 21:26).

Events

Places

Ephah: Arabian tribe; known for their camels and dromedaries Midian: A nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges Sheba: Kingdom known for wealth, trade, and the Queen of Sheba

Glossary

Book of Revelation Ephah (Person) Frankincense Haggai, Book of Isaiah, Book of Keturah New Creation, New Creature New Jerusalem Sheba (Place)

Topics

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