Isaiah
“Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.”
Isaiah 58:8
Isaiah 58:8 (KJV) speaks to healing, renewal, and hope — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”
Malachi 4:2“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
Psalms 23:3“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”
Isaiah 60:1“Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.”
Jeremiah 33:6“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.”
Jeremiah 30:17
Common questions
What does Isaiah 58:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 58:8 reads: "Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward." The verse speaks to healing, renewal, and hope. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 58 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 58:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward." is Isaiah 58:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 58.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 58:8?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 58:8 include Malachi 4:2, Psalms 23:3, and Psalms 147:3. Reading them alongside Isaiah 58:8 deepens the theme of healing.
How can I pray with Isaiah 58:8?
Read Isaiah 58:8 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.