Isaiah 60:12
New International Version
For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly ruined.

New Living Translation
For the nations that refuse to serve you will be destroyed.

English Standard Version
For the nation and kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; those nations shall be utterly laid waste.

Berean Standard Bible
For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed.

King James Bible
For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.

New King James Version
For the nation and kingdom which will not serve you shall perish, And those nations shall be utterly ruined.

New American Standard Bible
“For the nation and the kingdom which will not serve you will perish, And the nations will be utterly ruined.

NASB 1995
“For the nation and the kingdom which will not serve you will perish, And the nations will be utterly ruined.

NASB 1977
“For the nation and the kingdom which will not serve you will perish, And the nations will be utterly ruined.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the nation and the kingdom which will not serve you will perish, And the nations will surely be laid waste.

Amplified Bible
“For the nation or the kingdom which will not serve you [Jerusalem] shall perish, And the nations [that refuse to serve] shall be utterly ruined.

Christian Standard Bible
For the nation and the kingdom that will not serve you will perish; those nations will be annihilated.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the nation and the kingdom that will not serve you will perish; those nations will be annihilated.

American Standard Version
For that nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.

Contemporary English Version
Any nation or kingdom that refuses to serve you will be wiped out.

English Revised Version
For that nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Nations and kingdoms that do not serve you will be destroyed. The nations will certainly be ruined.

Good News Translation
But nations that do not serve you Will be completely destroyed.

International Standard Version
For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; those nations will be utterly ruined.

Majority Standard Bible
For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed.

NET Bible
Indeed, nations or kingdoms that do not serve you will perish; such nations will be totally destroyed.

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

Webster's Bible Translation
For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yes, those nations shall be utterly wasted.

World English Bible
For that nation and kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; yes, those nations shall be utterly wasted.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For the nation and the kingdom that does not serve you perishes, "" Indeed, the nations are utterly desolated.

Young's Literal Translation
For the nation and the kingdom that do not serve thee perish, Yea, the nations are utterly wasted.

Smith's Literal Translation
For the nation and the kingdom which will not serve thee shall perish; and the nations shall be laid waste with the sword.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the nation and the kingdom that will not serve thee, shall perish: and the Gentiles shall be wasted with desolation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For the nation and the kingdom that will not serve you will perish. And the Gentiles will be devastated by solitude.

New American Bible
For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; such nations shall be utterly destroyed!

New Revised Standard Version
For the nation and kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; those nations shall be utterly laid waste.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the nation and the kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly destroyed by the sword.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because the people and the kingdom that will not serve you shall be destroyed, and nations will be killed by the sword
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For that nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; Yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the nations and the kings which will not serve thee shall perish; and those nations shall be made utterly desolate.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Future Glory for Zion
11Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. 12For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. 13The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet.…

Cross References
Revelation 21:24-26
By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. / Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. / And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations.

Zechariah 14:16-19
Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. / And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them. / And if the people of Egypt will not go up and enter in, then the rain will not fall on them; this will be the plague with which the LORD strikes the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. ...

Psalm 2:8-12
Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. / You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” / Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth. ...

Daniel 7:27
Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Jeremiah 12:17
But if they will not obey, then I will uproot that nation; I will uproot it and destroy it, declares the LORD.”

Psalm 72:11
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Revelation 19:15
And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.

Matthew 25:32-33
All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left.

Zechariah 8:22-23
And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”

Micah 4:1-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war.

Isaiah 2:2-4
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war.

Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Isaiah 49:23
Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.”

Isaiah 45:14
This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’”


Treasury of Scripture

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

Isaiah 41:11
Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.

Isaiah 54:15
Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.

Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

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For the nation
The Hebrew word for "nation" here is "goy," which often refers to a group of people or a political entity. In the context of Isaiah, it is important to understand that "nation" can refer to both Israel and the Gentile nations. Historically, Israel was surrounded by various nations, each with its own culture and deities. The prophetic message here is inclusive, indicating that God's plan encompasses all nations, not just Israel. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that God's salvation is available to all peoples.

or kingdom
The term "kingdom" in Hebrew is "mamlakah," which denotes a realm or dominion under a king's rule. In ancient times, kingdoms were the primary political structures, often ruled by monarchs who wielded significant power. The use of "kingdom" alongside "nation" emphasizes the comprehensive scope of God's sovereignty. It suggests that both smaller political entities and larger empires are subject to divine authority. This reflects the biblical theme of God's ultimate dominion over all earthly powers.

that will not serve you
The phrase "will not serve you" implies a refusal to acknowledge or submit to authority. In the Hebrew context, "serve" (abad) can mean to work, worship, or be in bondage. Here, it suggests a failure to recognize God's chosen people and, by extension, God's own authority. Historically, nations that opposed Israel often faced consequences, as seen in various biblical accounts. This serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning with God's purposes and the blessings that come from serving Him.

will perish
The word "perish" in Hebrew is "abad," which means to be destroyed or to vanish. This is a strong warning of the consequences of rebellion against God's will. Throughout the Bible, the theme of perishing is often linked to divine judgment. It underscores the seriousness of rejecting God's authority and the inevitable downfall of those who oppose His plans. This serves as both a warning and a call to repentance, highlighting God's justice and mercy.

it will be utterly ruined
The phrase "utterly ruined" translates from the Hebrew "charav," meaning to be desolate or laid waste. This conveys a total and irreversible destruction, emphasizing the severity of divine judgment. In the historical context, many ancient cities and nations that defied God were indeed left in ruins, serving as tangible reminders of the consequences of disobedience. This phrase reinforces the message that true security and prosperity come from aligning with God's will and serving His purposes. It is a call to recognize the futility of opposing God and the blessings of living in accordance with His divine plan.

Verse 12. - The nation... that will not serve thee shall perish. God's curse shall be upon them; they shall wither and decay for lack of the Divine favour and of the graces which God dispenses to mankind through his Church (comp. Zechariah 14:17-19).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the nation
הַגּ֧וֹי (hag·gō·w)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

or kingdom
וְהַמַּמְלָכָ֛ה (wə·ham·mam·lā·ḵāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign

that
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

will not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

serve you
יַעַבְד֖וּךְ (ya·‘aḇ·ḏūḵ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person feminine singular
Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave

will perish;
יֹאבֵ֑דוּ (yō·ḇê·ḏū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish

[it]
וְהַגּוֹיִ֖ם (wə·hag·gō·w·yim)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

will be utterly
חָרֹ֥ב (ḥā·rōḇ)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 2717: To parch, to desolate, destroy, kill

destroyed.
יֶחֱרָֽבוּ׃ (ye·ḥĕ·rā·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2717: To parch, to desolate, destroy, kill


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