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More Isaiah commentaries
Isaiah 59:1-15
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Peace Within the Land
Isaiah 62:1–12
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Much of this chapter speaks of preparation being made for the coming of the Lord and for the restoration of His people. The Lord announced that He will continue to work on Jerusalem’s behalf until her righteousness, salvation, and glory are observed by the rest of the world (vv. 1-5). The city is called by a new name. In the ancient Near East names often signified one’s anticipated or present character. So Jerusalem’s having a new name means it will have a new righteous character. It will be named Hephzibah (“My delight is in her”) and Beulah (“Married one”). The words imply that people again will live in Jerusalem and God will be happy about the wonderful state of affairs.
In the ancient world watchmen were stationed on city walls (often in towers) to watch for any approaching enemy. While on guard they were never to sleep. Righteous Israelites, like watchmen, were to be alert on Jerusalem‘ s behalf (vv. 6-9). They were to give themselves and God no rest till He establishes Jerusalem, so blessed by God that people everywhere would extol her. The “watchmen” were to hold God to His promises, knowing that is what He desires.
This passage was written as if the Lord were on His way, so His people should be ready (vv. 10-12). It conveys a sense of urgency; the people are to prepare themselves spiritually for His coming. When He arrives, word is to be given throughout the world that He, Israel’s Savior, has come to reward Jerusalem with His blessings. Giving the people new names (The Holy People, The Redeemed of the Lord, and Sought After) speaks of the new character Israel will have.
Application
I want to be prepared spiritually for the Lord to return in the rapture and eagerly waiting for Him.
Isaiah 62:1-12 (English Standard Version)
For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a burning torch. The nations shall see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory, and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate, but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the LORD delights in you, and your land shall be married. For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your sons marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you. On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have set watchmen; all the day and all the night they shall never be silent. You who put the LORD in remembrance, take no rest, and give him no rest until he establishes Jerusalem and makes it a praise in the earth. The LORD has sworn by his right hand and by his mighty arm: "I will not again give your grain to be food for your enemies, and foreigners shall not drink your wine for which you have labored; but those who garner it shall eat it and praise the LORD, and those who gather it shall drink it in the courts of my sanctuary." Go through, go through the gates; prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway; clear it of stones; lift up a signal over the peoples. Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the end of the earth: Say to the daughter of Zion, "Behold, your salvation comes; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him." And they shall be called The Holy People, The Redeemed of the LORD; and you shall be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.
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