Isaiah
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”
Isaiah 60:1
Isaiah 60:1 (KJV) speaks to hope, renewal, and new beginnings — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:6“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
John 1:5“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.”
Psalms 42:5“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
Proverbs 10:28“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”
Isaiah 9:2
Common questions
What does Isaiah 60:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 60:1 reads: "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee." The verse speaks to hope, renewal, and new beginnings. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 60 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 60:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee." is Isaiah 60:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 60.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 60:1?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 60:1 include 2 Corinthians 4:6, John 1:5, and Isaiah 40:31. Reading them alongside Isaiah 60:1 deepens the theme of hope.
How can I pray with Isaiah 60:1?
Read Isaiah 60:1 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.