Isaiah 62:1-2

Zion’s New Name

1 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch.
2 The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.

Isaiah 62:1-2 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 62

This chapter is a continuation of the prophecy of the glory of the church in the latter day. The prophet expresses his earnest desire for it, and his full assurance of it, Isa 62:1,2 which should lie in a new name, by which she should be called, and in her being a glorious crown and diadem in the hand of the Lord, Isa 62:3,4, in having her sons with her, and the Lord rejoicing over her, Isa 62:5, in having watchmen on her walls, and such as are the Lord's remembrancers in the midst of her, Isa 62:6,7, in plenty of food, Isa 62:8,9, in the coming of the Saviour, and in the gathering of elect Gentiles both to him and her, Isa 62:10-12.

Cross References 6

  • 1. S Esther 4:14; S Psalms 50:21; S Psalms 83:1
  • 2. S Isaiah 1:26; S Isaiah 45:8
  • 3. S Job 11:17
  • 4. S Psalms 67:2
  • 5. S Psalms 67:2; S Isaiah 40:5; S Isaiah 45:14; Isaiah 52:10; Isaiah 60:3
  • 6. ver 4,12; S Genesis 32:28; S Isaiah 1:26; Revelation 2:17; Revelation 3:12
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