Isaiah 49:23 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Bible Comments

And kings (b) shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow to thee with [their] face toward the earth, and lick up the (c) dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I [am] the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.

(b) Meaning, that kings will be converted to the gospel, and bestow their power and authority for the preservation of the Church.

(c) Being joined with the Church, they will humble themselves to Christ their head, and give him all honour.

Isaiah 49:23

23 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers,e and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.