Isaiah 62:1-12

Isaiah: God controls the nations

God’s promises to his special people

Isaiah Chapter s 58 to 66

Norman Hillyer

Chapter 62

*Jerusalem’s new name

v1 I will not be silent about *Jerusalem. Nor will I rest until *Jerusalem’s goodness shines as clearly as a bright sunrise. And until *Jerusalem’s rescue by God is as plain to see as a great fire on a dark night. v2 Foreign nations will see your goodness. And their kings will see your beauty and honour. You will have a new name, which the *Lord will choose for you. v3 The *Lord will hold you high in his hands for all to see. You will be as a beautiful crown for the King of all kings. v4 You will never again be called ‘Alone’. Nor will your land be called ‘Empty’. But you will be called ‘Hephzibah’ (‘My delight is in her’) and your land will be called ‘Beulah’ (‘Married’). Because you are a joy to the *Lord. And your land will be married to him. v5 As a young man marries a girl, so will you be married. He who rebuilds you will marry you. As a bridegroom is delighted to have his bride, so will the *Lord be delighted to have you.