Isaiah 62

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 62 of 66

1 For Zion's sake, I will not be silent; and for Jerusalem's sake, I will not rest; until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a burning torch.

2 And nations shall see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. And one calls you a new name which the mouth of Jehovah shall specify.

3 You also shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of Jehovah, and a royal diadem in the palm of your God.

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Chapter Summary

The desire of the prophet to confirm the promises of Jehovah to His people. The office of the watchmen. The gospel proclaimed.

Key Hebrew Words

עִ֖יר excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
שְׁמָמָ֔ה devastation H8077 · TWOT 2409c
קָדְשִֽׁ apartness H6944 · TWOT 1990a
תְּהִלָּ֖ה praise H8416 · TWOT 500c
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם Jerusalem H3389 · TWOT 912

People & Context

Zion's New Names and Vindication

For Zion's sake, God will not rest until her salvation shines like a torch. She receives new names, 'My Delight is in Her' and 'Married', becoming a c…

Watchmen Set on Jerusalem's Walls

Jehovah sets watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem who will not be silent until the city is established. He swears an oath that enemies will never again …

Preparing the Highway for the Holy People

Commands are given to pass through the gates, prepare the highway, and clear the stones. Zion's salvation arrives, and the people are called The Holy …

Timeline

Zion's New Names and Vindication

For Zion's sake, God will not rest until her salvation shines like a torch. She receives new names, 'My Delight is in Her' and 'Married', becoming a crown of beauty in God's hand.

Isaiah 62:1-5
Watchmen Set on Jerusalem's Walls

Jehovah sets watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem who will not be silent until the city is established. He swears an oath that enemies will never again eat her grain or drink her wine.

Isaiah 62:6-9
Preparing the Highway for the Holy People

Commands are given to pass through the gates, prepare the highway, and clear the stones. Zion's salvation arrives, and the people are called The Holy People, the Redeemed of Jehovah.

Isaiah 62:10-12

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