Isaiah 60:13

"For that nation and kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; yes, those nations shall be utterly wasted."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes the consequence for nations that refuse to submit to God's sovereignty and embrace his message. Those who reject it will face destruction, both in this life and beyond, as indicated by the phrase "utterly wasted."

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The glory of Lebanon -The ‘glory of Lebanon,’ here means the trees that grew on Lebanon (see the notes atIsaiah 35:2). Shall come unto thee -That is, thy beauty and glory will be as great as if those valuable trees were brought and planted around the temple. The fir-tree -(See the notes atIsaiah 41:19;Isaiah 55:13). The box -(See also the notes atIsaiah 41:19). To beautify the place of my sanctuary -The site of the temple, as if they were planted around it, and as if the magnificence of Lebanon was transferred there at once. The idea is, that the most valuable and glorious objects in distant nations would be consecrated to the service of the true God.

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