Yesaya 58:8

58:8 Then your light will shine like the sunrise; ¹ 

your restoration will quickly arrive; ² 

your godly behavior ³  will go before you,

and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard. ⁴ 

[58:8]  ¹ tn Heb “will burst out like the dawn.”

[58:8]  sn Light here symbolizes God’s favor and restored blessing, as the immediately following context makes clear.

[58:8]  ² tn Heb “prosper”; KJV “spring forth speedily.”

[58:8]  ³ tn Or “righteousness.” Their godly behavior will be on display for all to see.

[58:8]  ⁴ sn The nation will experience God’s protective presence.