Isaiah 62ASV
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1For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burneth.

2And the nations shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory, and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of Jehovah shall name.

3Thou shalt also be a crown of beauty in the hand of Jehovah, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.

4Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land Beulah; for Jehovah delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.

5For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee; and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.

6I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that are Jehovah’s remembrancers, take ye no rest,

7and give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.

8Jehovah hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy grain to be food for thine enemies; and foreigners shall not drink thy new wine, for which thou hast labored:

9but they that have garnered it shall eat it, and praise Jehovah; and they that have gathered it shall drink it in the courts of my sanctuary.

10Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up an ensign for the peoples.

11Behold, Jehovah hath proclaimed unto the end of the earth, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.

12And they shall call them The holy people, The redeemed of Jehovah: and thou shalt be called Sought out, A city not forsaken.

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Chapter Summary

In this chapter: God's care of his church and people. (1-5). The office of ministers in preaching the gospel. (6-9). Every hinderance shall be removed from the way of salvation. (10-12).

vv1-5

The Son of God here assures his church of his unfailing love, and his pleading for her under all trails and difficulties. She shall be called by a new name, a pleasant name, such as she was never called by before. The state of true religion in the world, before the preaching of the gospel, no man seemed to have any real concern for. God, by his grace, has wrought that in his church, which makes her his delight. Let us thence learn motives to holiness. If the Lord rejoices over us, we should rejoice in his service.

vv6-9

God's professing people must be a praying people. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as men commonly are; he bids us to cry after him, and give him no rest, Luke 11:5,6. It is a sign that God is coming to a people in mercy, when he pours out a spirit of prayer upon them. See how uncertain our creature-comforts are. See also God's mercy in giving plenty, and peace to enjoy it. Let us delight in attending the courts of the Lord, that we may enjoy the consolations of his Spirit.

vv10-12

Way shall be made for Christ's salvation; all difficulties shall be removed. He brings a reward of comfort and peace with him; but a work of humiliation and reformation before him; and they shall be called, The holy people, and, The redeemed of the Lord. Holiness puts honour and beauty upon any place or person, makes them admired, beloved, and sought after. Many events may have been part fulfilments of this, as earnests of more glorious times yet to come. The close connexion between the blessedness of the Jews and of the Gentiles, runs through the Scriptures. The Lord Jesus will complete his work, and he never will forsake one whom he has redeemed and sanctified.

Cross References

Isaiah 62
v11Zechariah 9:9fulfillment

Direct prophetic fulfillment regarding the coming of Zion's King and salvation.

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v3Zechariah 9:16thematic

Parallels the image of God's people as a crown of glory and royal diadem.

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v6Luke 11:5-13thematic

New Testament parallel exhorting believers to pray importunately and give God no rest.

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v11Matthew 21:5fulfillment

Gospel citation of the prophetic call to tell the daughter of Zion her Savior comes.

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v4Isaiah 54:5thematic

Expands the marriage metaphor, identifying the Lord as Husband to the formerly forsaken wife.

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v6Isaiah 56:10contrast

Contrasts the faithful, sleepless watchmen with the blind, silent watchmen previously rebuked.

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v6Luke 18:1-8thematic

Illustrates persistent, unceasing prayer until God establishes righteousness and vindicates His elect.

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Mosaic law prescribing eating and drinking the harvest in the courts of the Lord.

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v42 Kings 21:1typology

Historical reference to Hezekiah's wife, Hephzibah, whose name means 'my delight is in her'.

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v4Jeremiah 3:14thematic

Thematic parallel of God promising to be married to His covenant people.

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v4Revelation 21:2thematic

The ultimate fulfillment of Jerusalem prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

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v6Isaiah 52:8thematic

Shares the imagery of watchmen lifting up their voices together for Zion's restoration.

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v10Isaiah 40:3thematic

Repeats the command to prepare the way and cast up a highway for the Lord.

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v11Isaiah 40:10thematic

Verbal parallel regarding the coming Lord whose reward is with Him and work before Him.

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v1Psalms 122:6-9thematic

Parallels the prophet's personal resolution to pray unceasingly for the peace of Jerusalem.

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