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Then your light will shine like the sunrise;[a]
your restoration will quickly arrive;[b]
your godly behavior[c] will go before you,
and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard.[d]

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  1. Isaiah 58:8 tn Heb “will burst out like the dawn.” sn Light here symbolizes God’s favor and restored blessing, as the immediately following context makes clear.
  2. Isaiah 58:8 tn Heb “prosper”; KJV “spring forth speedily.”
  3. Isaiah 58:8 tn Or “righteousness.” Their godly behavior will be on display for all to see.
  4. Isaiah 58:8 sn The nation will experience God’s protective presence.

Then your light will break forth like the dawn,(A)
    and your healing(B) will quickly appear;
then your righteousness[a](C) will go before you,
    and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.(D)

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  1. Isaiah 58:8 Or your righteous One