Isaiah 62:5
Isaiah 62:5 in Multiple Translations
For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.
¶ For 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.
For 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.
For as a young man takes a virgin for his wife, so will your maker be married to you: and as a husband has joy in his bride, so will the Lord your God be glad over you.
For just like a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and like a groom is happy with his bride, so your God will be happy with you.
For as a yong man marieth a virgine, so shall thy sonnes marry thee: and as a bridegrome is glad of the bride, so shall thy God reioyce ouer thee.
For a young man doth marry a virgin, Thy Builders do marry thee, With the joy of a bridegroom over a bride, Rejoice over thee doth thy God.
For as a young man marries a virgin, so your sons will marry you. As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.
For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so will thy God rejoice over thee.
For the young man shall dwell with the virgin, and thy children shall dwell in thee. And the bridegroom shall rejoice over the bride, and thy God shall rejoice over thee.
You people will live in all the country of Judah like [SIM] a young man lives with his bride. And our God will be happy that you belong to him like [SIM] a bridegroom is happy that his bride belongs to him.
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Study Notes — Isaiah 62:5
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 62:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 62:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 62:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 62:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 62:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 62:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 62:5
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 62:5
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 62:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 62:5
- Sermons on Isaiah 62:5
Context — Zion’s Salvation and New Name
5For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.
6On 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, 7nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 62:4 | No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. |
| 2 | Isaiah 65:19 | I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her. |
| 3 | Hebrews 12:2 | Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. |
| 4 | Psalms 45:11–16 | and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. |
| 5 | Isaiah 49:18–22 | Lift up your eyes and look around. They all gather together; they come to you. As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “you will wear them all as jewelry and put them on like a bride. For your ruined and desolate places and your ravaged land will now indeed be too small for your people, and those who devoured you will be far away. Yet the children of your bereavement will say in your hearing, ‘This place is too small for us; make room for us to live here.’ Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has begotten these for me? I was bereaved and barren; I was exiled and rejected. So who has reared them? Look, I was left all alone, so where did they come from?’” This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 32:41 | Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul. |
| 7 | Song of Solomon 3:11 | Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown his mother bestowed on the day of his wedding— the day of his heart’s rejoicing. |
Isaiah 62:5 Summary
This verse, Isaiah 62:5, means that God loves us so much that He is overjoyed with us, just like a happy husband loves his wife. It's a promise that God will always be pleased with us and take delight in us, as seen in Psalm 149:4, where God takes pleasure in His people. This love is not just a feeling, but a choice God makes to love us, just as a husband chooses to love his wife, as seen in Ephesians 5:25-33. We can trust that God's love for us will never fade, and that He will always rejoice over us, just as He promises in Zephaniah 3:17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to rejoice over us?
This means that God takes great delight and pleasure in us, just as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride on their wedding day, as seen in Isaiah 62:5, and is a fulfillment of His promise to love us in Isaiah 54:10.
How can we, as God's people, be married to our sons?
This is a metaphorical expression, where the sons of God's people represent the future generations that will be born again and become part of God's family, as promised in Isaiah 49:21 and Jeremiah 30:20.
What is the significance of the bridegroom rejoicing over his bride in this context?
The bridegroom's joy represents God's love and affection for His people, which is a central theme in the Bible, as seen in Ephesians 5:25-33, where Christ's love for the church is compared to a husband's love for his wife.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse is part of a larger prophecy about God's restoration of Jerusalem and His people, as seen in Isaiah 62:4, where God promises to take delight in His people and make their land His bride, highlighting the intimate and loving relationship between God and His people.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God rejoices over you, and how can you respond to this love?
- How can you reflect God's love and joy to those around you, just as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride?
- What are some ways you can deepen your relationship with God, just as a husband and wife deepen their love for each other?
- How can you trust God's promise to rejoice over you, even in difficult times, and what scripture can you stand on to strengthen your faith?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 62:5
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 62:5
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 62:5
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 62:5
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 62:5
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 62:5
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 62:5
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 62:5
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 62:5
Sermons on Isaiah 62:5
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Pray and Not Lose Heart by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the limitations of a brief encounter with people at a conference and expresses a desire for a conference solely focused on fellowship. The s |
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The Heavenly Calling - Part 16 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the purpose of the Christian life, which is to reveal Christ and bring pleasure to Him. The speaker acknowledges that believers often struggl |
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In the Word #13 by Milton Green | This sermon delves into the various types of the church, such as Zion, a bride, a virgin, and a mother, highlighting their significance in representing the people of God. It emphas |
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(Pdf Book) Divine Principles for a Happy Married Life by Bakht Singh | Bro. Bakht Singh emphasizes that marriage is a sacred relationship ordained by God, designed to bring joy and happiness when aligned with His divine principles. He outlines eight f |
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Prayer 02 Promises Provoke Prayer by Bob Clark | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Elijah and his encounter with King Ahab during a time of drought. Elijah receives a message from God to show himself to Ahab and |
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Living in Union With Christ in Dangerous Times 2 of 3 by Josef Tson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a man who wanted to find a girl who would love him for who he was, not for his possessions. The man devised a plan to travel incogn |
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What Is Revival? by Walter Chantry | In this sermon on Acts chapter 4, the speaker begins by describing how the apostles were released by the chief priests and elders and returned to their own company. The believers g |







