Isaiah 62:1
Isaiah 62:1 in Multiple Translations
For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch.
For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.
For 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.
Because of Zion I will not keep quiet, and because of Jerusalem I will take no rest, till her righteousness goes out like the shining of the sun, and her salvation like a burning light.
I can't remain silent because of my love for Zion, I can't keep quiet because of my love for Jerusalem, until her integrity shines like a beam of light, until her salvation blazes like a burning torch.
For Zions sake I will not holde my tongue, and for Ierusalems sake I wil not rest, vntil the righteousnes thereof breake foorth as the light, and saluation thereof as a burning lampe.
For Zion's sake I am not silent, And for Jerusalem's sake I do not rest, Till her righteousness go out as brightness, And her salvation, as a torch that burneth.
For Zion’s sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning lamp.
For Zion's sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until its righteousness shall go forth as brightness, and its salvation as a lamp that burneth.
For Sion’s sake I will not hold my peace, and for the sake of Jerusalem, I will not rest till her just one come forth as brightness, and her saviour be lighted as a lamp.
Because I am very concerned about the people of Jerusalem [DOU], I will do something to help them. I will not stop praying for them until they are rescued/freed from their oppressors, until that becomes as apparent to everyone as the dawn every morning, until people can see it as clearly as [SIM] they see a torch shining brightly at night.
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Isaiah 62:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְמַ֤עַן
צִיּוֹן֙
לֹ֣א
אֶחֱשֶׁ֔ה
וּ/לְמַ֥עַן
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
לֹ֣א
אֶשְׁק֑וֹט
עַד
יֵצֵ֤א
כַ/נֹּ֨גַהּ֙
צִדְקָ֔/הּ
וִ/ישׁוּעָתָ֖/הּ
כְּ/לַפִּ֥יד
יִבְעָֽר
לְמַ֤עַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep
צִיּוֹן֙
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
N-proper
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֶחֱשֶׁ֔ה
châshâh
H2814
be silent
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
וּ/לְמַ֥עַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Conj | Prep
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
N-proper
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֶשְׁק֑וֹט
shâqaṭ
H8252
to quiet
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
יֵצֵ֤א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
כַ/נֹּ֨גַהּ֙
nôgahh
H5051
brightness
Prep | N-fs
צִדְקָ֔/הּ
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms | Suff
וִ/ישׁוּעָתָ֖/הּ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
Conj | N-fs | Suff
כְּ/לַפִּ֥יד
lappîyd
H3940
torch
Prep | N-ms
יִבְעָֽר
bâʻar
H1197
to burn
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 62:1
לְמַ֤עַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
צִיּוֹן֙
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֶחֱשֶׁ֔ה
châshâh
H2814
"be silent"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to be silent or quiet, and is used in the Bible to describe stillness or inactivity, as seen in the book of Psalms. It can also mean to hold peace or keep silence. In some cases, it is used to show respect or reverence.
Definition: 1) to be silent, quiet, still, inactive 1a) (Qal) to be silent, be still 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to be silent, exhibit silence 1b2) to show inactivity, be inactive 1b3) to make silent, make quiet, cause to be still
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: hold peace, keep silence, be silent, (be) still. See also: Judges 18:9; Psalms 107:29; Psalms 28:1.
וּ/לְמַ֥עַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֶשְׁק֑וֹט
shâqaṭ
H8252
"to quiet"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
To quiet or be at peace is what this Hebrew word means, like the stillness after a storm, as described in Psalm 107:30.
Definition: 1) to be quiet, be tranquil, be at peace, be quiet, rest, lie still, be undisturbed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be quiet, be undisturbed 1a1a) to be at peace (of land) 1a2) to be quiet, be inactive 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to show quietness 1b1a) quietness, display of quietness (subst) 1b2) to quiet, be quiet 1b3) to cause quietness, pacify, allay
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: appease, idleness, (at, be at, be in, give) quiet(-ness), (be at, be in, give, have, take) rest, settle, be still. See also: Joshua 11:23; Psalms 76:9; Psalms 83:2.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
יֵצֵ֤א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
כַ/נֹּ֨גַהּ֙
nôgahh
H5051
"brightness"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to brightness or brilliancy, like the shining of the sun, and is used in Ezekiel 8:2 to describe a brilliant light that looks like a man.
Definition: brightness Aramaic equivalent: no.gah (נֹ֫גַהּ "daylight" H5053)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: bright(-ness), light, (clear) shining. See also: 2 Samuel 22:13; Ezekiel 1:4; Psalms 18:13.
צִדְקָ֔/הּ
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms | Suff
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
וִ/ישׁוּעָתָ֖/הּ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
כְּ/לַפִּ֥יד
lappîyd
H3940
"torch"
Prep | N-ms
A torch or lamp, this word refers to a burning flame or fire. In the Bible, it describes a light source or a symbol of God's power.
Definition: torch
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: (fire-) brand, (burning) lamp, lightning, torch. See also: Genesis 15:17; Job 12:5; Isaiah 62:1.
יִבְעָֽר
bâʻar
H1197
"to burn"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To be brutish means to be stupid or barbarous, and can also refer to consuming something by fire or eating. It is used to describe someone who is dull-hearted or unreceptive.
Definition: : burn/ignite 1) to burn, consume, kindle, be kindled 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to begin to burn, be kindled, start burning 1a2) to burn, be burning 1a3) to burn, consume 1a4) Jehovah's wrath, human wrath (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to kindle, burn 1b2) to consume, remove (of guilt) (fig.) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to kindle 1c2) to burn up 1c3) to consume (destroy) 1d) (Pual) to burn
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: be brutish, bring (put, take) away, burn, (cause to) eat (up), feed, heat, kindle, set (on fire), waste. See also: Exodus 3:2; Psalms 39:4; Psalms 2:12.
Study Notes — Isaiah 62:1
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- Isaiah 62:1 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 62:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 62:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 62:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 62:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 62:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 62:1
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 62:1
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 62:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 62:1
- Sermons on Isaiah 62:1
Context — Zion’s Salvation and New Name
1For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch.
2Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow. 3You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 62:6–7 | On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. |
| 2 | Proverbs 4:18 | The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. |
| 3 | Isaiah 32:15–17 | until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest. Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field. The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. |
| 4 | Psalms 102:13–16 | You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor— the appointed time has come. For Your servants delight in her stones and take pity on her dust. So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear Your glory. For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory. |
| 5 | Luke 2:30–32 | For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” |
| 6 | 1 Peter 2:9 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. |
| 7 | Isaiah 51:5–6 | My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm. Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth below; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its people will die like gnats. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never fail. |
| 8 | Hebrews 7:25 | Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. |
| 9 | Psalms 122:6–9 | Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity. |
| 10 | Isaiah 1:26–27 | I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.” Zion will be redeemed with justice, her repentant ones with righteousness. |
Isaiah 62:1 Summary
Isaiah 62:1 tells us that God will not stop speaking and working on behalf of His people, Jerusalem, until they are fully righteous and saved. This means He is deeply committed to their well-being and will not rest until they are living in a way that honors Him. As believers, we can be encouraged by this promise, knowing that God is also faithful to us and desires our righteousness to shine, as seen in Matthew 5:16. We can trust that God will work in our lives to make us more like Him, and we can pray for and support His work in the world, just as He is working in Jerusalem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God promise not to keep silent for Zion's sake?
God promises not to keep silent for Zion's sake because He is deeply invested in the well-being and salvation of His people, as seen in Isaiah 62:1, and this is a reflection of His love and covenant faithfulness, as expressed in Deuteronomy 7:9.
What does it mean for Zion's righteousness to shine like a bright light?
For Zion's righteousness to shine like a bright light means that God's people will be visibly living out their faith in a way that honors Him, as described in Matthew 5:16, and this will be a beacon of hope to the nations, as prophesied in Isaiah 42:6.
How long will God keep speaking and acting on behalf of Jerusalem?
According to Isaiah 62:1, God will continue to speak and act on behalf of Jerusalem until her righteousness and salvation are fully evident, a promise that is reinforced by God's faithfulness in Psalm 119:90 and His eternal nature in Psalm 102:27.
Is this verse only for the people of Israel or does it apply to the church as well?
While Isaiah 62:1 is specifically addressed to Zion and Jerusalem, the principles of God's faithfulness and desire for His people's righteousness to shine are applicable to the church as well, as seen in Galatians 6:16, where the church is called the Israel of God, and in 1 Peter 2:9, where believers are described as a holy nation.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can be a part of God's plan to make His righteousness shine in your community?
- How does the promise of God's faithfulness in Isaiah 62:1 encourage you to trust Him more deeply in your own life?
- In what ways can you pray for and support the work of God in Jerusalem and among His people, as an expression of your love for Him and your desire to see His name glorified?
- What does it mean for you personally to have your righteousness shine like a bright light, and how can you pursue this in your daily walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 62:1
For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest,.... By Zion and Jerusalem, the church in Gospel times is meant, as it often is in this book, and elsewhere; see
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 62:1
For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 62:1
ISAIAH CHAPTER 62 A prayer of the watchmen for the church in confidence of God’ s gracious designs and promises to it. For Zion’ s sake, viz. the church’ s sake; Zion and Jerusalem being both put for the church, . Will I not hold my peace: these seem to be the words of the prophet, strongly resolving, notwithstanding all difficulties, to solicit God for the church’ s happiness, and constantly excite to the belief of it by his preaching, though it were long ere it came, for Isaiah lived near two hundred years before this was accomplished; but his prophecy lived, and the tenor of it was continued by other prophets, whom the Lord stirred up to be still establishing his people till this salvation was wrought: his meaning might be, as long as he lived he would never hold his peace; or he might include himself among those who should be then alive, as Paul doth among the other saints, , we which are alive. Thus may we also include God speaking these words, as some would have it, viz. by the mouth of Isaiah, and other of his holy prophets, that never held their peace, till they saw this blessed state of the church appear. Until the righteousness: with reference to the Babylonians, understand it of the righteousness of God, who hath promised his people deliverance, and he must be righteous, and so understand salvation before; or rather the vindicating of his people’ s cause in the eyes of the nations by the ruin of the Babylonians; he will show that his people have a righteous cause: or with reference to the church, till Christ, who is her righteousness, shall appear and be manifested in the gospel. Go forth as brightness; clearing up their miserable and dark estate, which the church might be supposed to be in before Christ’ s coming, with much joy and happiness. As a lamp that burneth; and to that purpose is set up where it may be seen continually, to signify how eminently conspicuous this prosperous estate of the church should be among the nations, and as it may particularly relate to revealing of Christ unto the world.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 62:1
Isaiah 62:1 For Zion’ s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’ s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp [that] burneth. Ver. 1. For Zion’ s sake will I not hold my peace.] Habes hic orationem prophetae sanctissimam, saith Oecolampadius. Here we have the prophet’ s oration, yea, here we have the prophet’ s panegyric, to the Church, saith Hyperius, by way of congratulation for her felicity and dignity in Christ, her head and husband; as also his resolution to be earnest and importunate with God and men for her deliverance and restitution. Terentius, that noble general under Valens the emperor, asked nothing but that the Church might be freed from Arians; and when the emperor tore his petition, he said that he would never ask anything for himself if he might not prevail for the Church. Until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness.] Till Christ come in the flesh, if I should live so long; as long as I have any being howsoever, and after that by my writings, which shall continue to the world’ s end. Pro panegyrico Ecclesiae dicto omnia quae hoc capite dicuntur recte meo iudicio accipientur. - Hyper.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 62:1
LXII. (1) For Zion’s sake . . .—Opinions again differ as to the speaker. Is he the prophet, or the Servant of Jehovah, or Jehovah Himself ? On the whole, the second view seems to be most in harmony with what follows. The true Servant will carry on what in the language of later theology may be called his mediatorial intercessory work, that there may be no delay in the fulfilment of the glorious promises that have just been uttered. As brightness.—Better, as the brightness of morning, the word being thus used in Isaiah 60:3, Proverbs 4:18. As a lamp . . .—Better, as a burning torch.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 62:1
CHAPTER LXII The prophet opens this chapter with ardent prayers that the happy period of reconciliation just now promised, and here again foretold, may be hastened, 1-5. He then calls upon the faithful, particularly the priests and Levites, to join him, urging the promises, and even the oath, of Jehovah, as the foundation of their request, 6-9. And, relying on this oath, he goes on to speak of the general restoration promised, as already performing; and calls to the people to march forth, and to the various nations among whom they are dispersed to prepare the way for them, as God had caused the order for their return to be universally proclaimed, 10-12. NOTES ON CHAP. LXII Verse 1. For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace] These are the words of JEHOVAH declaring his purpose relative to the events predicted in the preceding chapter. Thou shalt be called by a new name] Viz., CHRISTIAN-or, as in the fourth verse, חפצי בה chephtsi bah, "my delight is in her"-because she has now received that command, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; HEAR HIM."
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 62:1
1. The speaker here is most naturally to be supposed the prophet, although the words are often explained as those of Jehovah Himself. This, however, is less probable, in spite of the fact that the verb for “hold my peace” is always in these chapters, except here and Isaiah 62:6, used by or of Jehovah (ch. Isaiah 42:14, Isaiah 57:11, Isaiah 64:12, Isaiah 65:6); for when Jehovah breaks His silence salvation has come. The thought of the verse is entirely appropriate on the lips of the prophet who wrote ch. Isaiah 61:1 ff.; he declares that he will persevere in the course of action there described until the year of Jehovah’s favour has actually come. until the righteousness … brightness] i.e. until her right, at present obscured, becomes brilliantly manifest (Psalms 37:6). Comp. ch. Isaiah 60:2-3, Isaiah 58:8. a lamp that burneth] a burning torch.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 62:1
For Zion’s sake - (See the notes at Isaiah 1:8). On account of Zion; that is, on account of the people of God.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 62:1
MESSIAH’S . 1. The “Servant of Jehovah,” or Messiah, is the speaker still. He will not be at rest till what is promised in the preceding three verses is accomplished. This is the present view of the best commentators.
Sermons on Isaiah 62:1
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A Church Whose God Cannot Rest by David Platt | This sermon emphasizes the importance of fasting and praying for the restoration of God's glory in the church, the resounding of God's praise among the nations, and the longing for |
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Nothing Can Stop What God Is Doing by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, Pastor Neil Carter emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's sin and need for God's love and protection. He explains that Jesus Christ, as God in the flesh, di |
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The Presevation of Zion by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the concern and grief of a holy remnant of people in the nation who are troubled by the abominations in the land and in the church. The speake |
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Ye Are Come to Zion - Part 8 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the burden and concerns of the Lord. The Lord's style of watchfulness and vigilance is highlighted, as He des |
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Isaiah Chapter 62 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing the church from God's perspective, despite our current circumstances. He reminds the audience that God is working to |
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Cranbrook Fellowship 2000 Tape 3 (Middle Portion With Song at End) by George Warnock | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of responding to God's visitation and not hardening our hearts. He highlights the need for gratitude for past blessings and a |
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(Through the Bible) Isaiah 61-62 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Gideon and how he had to hide his threshing activities from the Midianites. The Midianites would constantly come and take away t |