이사야 Chapter 62

Translation: ESV

1

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.

Key Message

God works unceasingly to the end for the salvation of his people.

▸God (or the prophet) declares he will not be silent.

God (or the prophet) declares he will not be silent. He will intercede and proclaim until Jerusalem's restoration is complete. 'Her righteousness goes forth as brightness, her salvation as a burning torch'—the image of salvation growing ever more radiant.

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Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
2

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.

Key Message

God gives his people a new name and a new identity.

▸'A new name'—a new identity.

4

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.

Key Message

God transforms the forsaken into the delighted-in.

▸'Hephzibah' (My Delight Is in Her) and 'Beulah' (Married)—the transformation from Forsaken to Beloved.

6

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,

Key Message

Intercessors must pray without rest until God's promises are fulfilled.

▸The watchmen are never silent day or night.

11

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.'

Key Message

Salvation is imminent—be prepared.

▸'Behold, your salvation comes'—the imminence of salvation.