Isaiah 60 in the early church
[Vulgate: Isaias]
47 passages quote, allude to, or echo Isaiah 60, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
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Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:1 | Against Celsus 6.5 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 248 |
| Isa 60:1 | Symposium 4.5 · Methodius of Olympus | quotation, high confidence | late 3rd century |
| Isa 60:1–4 | Symposium 8.5 · Methodius of Olympus | quotation, high confidence | late 3rd century |
| Isa 60:1 | Commentary on the Apocalypse 21.3 · Victorinus of Pettau | quotation, high confidence | late 3rd century |
| Isa 60:1 | Catechetical Lecture 18.32 · Cyril of Jerusalem | quotation, high confidence | ca. 350 |
| Isa 60:1 | Commentary on Ephesians 5:14 · Ambrosiaster | allusion, low confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| Isa 60:1 | Eleven Tractates 5.90 · Priscillian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380–385 |
Isaiah 60:2
For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:2 | Letter 198.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Isa 60:2 | Letter 199.14 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
Isaiah 60:3
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:3 | Divine Institutes 7.24.15 · Lactantius | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 303–311 |
Isaiah 60:4
Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:4 | Catechetical Lecture 18.32 · Cyril of Jerusalem | quotation, high confidence | ca. 350 |
Isaiah 60:5
Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:5 | Homilies on Leviticus 3.8 · Origen | allusion, low confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Isa 60:5 | Commentary on the Apocalypse 21.5 · Victorinus of Pettau | allusion, high confidence | late 3rd century |
Isaiah 60:6
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:6 | On First Principles 2.11.2 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398) |
| Isa 60:6 | Letter 79.3 · Jerome | allusion, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Isa 60:6 | Part 3, chapter 6 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Isaiah 60:8
Who are these who fly like clouds, like doves to their shelters?
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:8 | Against Marcion 3.24 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Isa 60:8 | Against Marcion 5.15 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Isa 60:8 | Catechetical Lecture 18.32 · Cyril of Jerusalem | quotation, high confidence | ca. 350 |
| Isa 60:8 | On Virginity 18 · Gregory of Nyssa | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–371 |
| Isa 60:8 | On Fleeing the World 58 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-391 |
| Isa 60:8–9 | Part 3, chapter 35 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Isaiah 60:9
Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:9 | On Fleeing the World 58 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 387-391 |
| Isa 60:9 | Letters 23.28 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, low confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Isaiah 60:12
For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:12 | Divine Institutes 7.24.4 · Lactantius | echo, low confidence | ca. 303–311 |
| Isa 60:12 | Part 3, chapter 36 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Isaiah 60:13
The 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.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:13–20 | Commentary on John 10.294 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 230–248 |
Isaiah 60:15
Whereas you have been forsaken and despised, with no one passing through, I will make you an everlasting pride, a joy from age to age.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:15 | Homilies on the Psalms 45.4 · Basil of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360-378 |
Isaiah 60:17
Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:17 | 1 Clement 42.5 · Clement of Rome | quotation, medium confidence | ca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100) |
| Isa 60:17 | Against Heresies 4.26.5 · Irenaeus of Lyons | quotation, high confidence | ca. 180–190 |
| Isa 60:17 | Commentary on the Apocalypse 21.5 · Victorinus of Pettau | allusion, high confidence | late 3rd century |
| Isa 60:17 | The Conferences 1.13 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Isaiah 60:18
No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:18 | Homilies on the Psalms 45.4 · Basil of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360-378 |
| Isa 60:18 | The Conferences 1.13 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Isaiah 60:19
No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:19 | Dialogue with Trypho 113.5 · Justin Martyr | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Isa 60:19 | Homilies on Numbers 23.11 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Isa 60:19–20 | Homilies on Psalms 36-38 3.9 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Isa 60:19 | Against Celsus 6.51 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 248 |
| Isa 60:19 | Commentary on the Apocalypse 21.3 · Victorinus of Pettau | quotation, high confidence | late 3rd century |
| Isa 60:19 | Apology for Origen 7.1 · Pamphilus of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 308–310 (Rufinus's Latin about 397) |
| Isa 60:19 | Homilies on the Psalms 33.9 · Basil of Caesarea | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 360-378 |
| Isa 60:19 | Exposition of Psalm 118 12.26.1 · Ambrose | quotation, medium confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Isa 60:19 | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 38.18.2 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Isa 60:19 | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 47.15.1 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Isa 60:19 | The Conferences 1.13 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Isaiah 60:20
Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:20 | The Conferences 1.13 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Isaiah 60:22
The least of you will become a thousand, and the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will accomplish it quickly.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isa 60:22 | Letter 100.12 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |