Isa 58:8 | NETfull | STEP | Then your light will shine like the sunrise; your restoration will quickly arrive; your godly behavior will go before you, and the Lord ’s splendor will be your rear guard.

Isaiah 58:8

8 Then your light will shine like the sunrise; ^{▼▼ Heb “will burst out like the dawn.”} ^{▼▼ Light here symbolizes God’s favor and restored blessing, as the immediately following context makes clear.}
your restoration will quickly arrive; ^{▼▼ Heb “prosper”; KJV “spring forth speedily.”}
your godly behavior ^{▼▼ Or “righteousness.” Their godly behavior will be on display for all to see.} will go before you,
and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard. ^{▼▼ The nation will experience God’s protective presence.}