Yesaya 58:8
Konteks58:8 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
Matius 4:15-16
Konteks4:15 “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the way by the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles –
4:16 the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light,
and on those who sit in the region and shadow of death a light has dawned.” 5
[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.