For your shame you shall receive [a]double, and for confusion, [b]they shall rejoice in [c]their portion: for in their land they shall possess the [d]double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 61:7 Abundant recompense, as this word is used, Isa. 40:2.
  2. Isaiah 61:7 That is, the Jews.
  3. Isaiah 61:7 To wit, of the Gentiles.
  4. Isaiah 61:7 Whereas the Gentiles had dominion over the Jews in times past, now they shall have double authority over them and possess twice so much.

Instead of your shame(A)
    you will receive a double(B) portion,
and instead of disgrace
    you will rejoice in your inheritance.
And so you will inherit(C) a double portion in your land,
    and everlasting joy(D) will be yours.

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