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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 62:2

And the Gentiles shall see - (see Isaiah 11:10 :÷ come a up I father me say Isaiah 49:22; Isaiah 60:3, Isaiah 60:5, Isaiah 60:16).And all kings thy glory - (See the notes at Isaiah 49:7, Isaiah 49:23; Isaiah 52:15; Isaiah 60:3, Isaiah 60:10-11, Isaiah 60:16).And thou shalt be called by a new name - A name which shall be significant and expressive of a greatly improved and favored condition (see Isaiah 62:4). The idea is, that they would not be in a condition in which a name denoting... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 62:3

Thou shalt also be a crown of glory - On the application of the word ‘crown’ to a place, see the notes at Isaiah 28:1, where it is applied to Samaria. Some difficulty has been felt by expositors in explaining this, from the fact that a crown or diadem was worn on the head and not held in the hand, and some have supposed that the word ‘crown’ here is equivalent to any ornament which might be either horne in the hand or worn on the head; others have supposed that the reference is to the custom of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 62:1-2

Isaiah 62:1-2. For Zion’s sake Namely, the church’s sake, Zion and Jerusalem being both put for the church, Hebrews 12:22. Will I not hold my peace It appears from the last verse of the preceding chapter, that this is immediately connected with it, and these may be considered as the words of the prophet, or, as Vitringa thinks, of a prophetic choir, representing the whole body of the ministers of God, and, among these particularly, the apostles and evangelists, at the beginning of the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 62:3

Isaiah 62:3. Thou shalt be a crown of glory Or, a beautiful crown, as Bishop Lowth renders עשׂרה תפארה . The expression is meant to set forth the dignity of her state. In the hand of the Lord Preserved and defended by God’s hand. And a royal diadem The same thing with the former for substance. Or the royal priesthood, whereof the apostle speaks, 1 Peter 2:9. In the hand of thy God Or palm, or grasp, as בכ Šought rather to be rendered. The meaning is, that the Christian Church... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 62:1-12

Good news for the exiles (61:1-62:12)God’s Spirit gives the prophet some good news to pass on to the Jews held captive in Babylon. They will be released to return to their land, but their captors will be punished (61:1-2). When they arrive in Jerusalem, they may be overcome with grief because of the ruin and devastation they see around them. But God will encourage and strengthen them so that they can rebuild their beloved city (3-4).Foreigners will carry out the everyday duties for the Jews and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 62:2

the Gentiles = nations. called by a new name. As Abraham was (Genesis 17:5 ), and Jacob (Genesis 32:28 ). the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . name = expressly name, or specify. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 62:3

crown = bridal crown. Hebrew. 'atarah, as in Isaiah 28:5 . 2 Samuel 12:30 . Song of Solomon 3:11 . glory = beauty. God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 62:3

"Thou shalt also be a crown of beauty in the hand of Jehovah, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land be termed any more Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah; for Jehovah delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee; and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee."There is no indication whatever... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 62:2

Isaiah 62:2. Thou shalt be called by a new name— This is fully explained by the fourth verse, and chap. Isaiah 65:15. A change of condition for the better is signified, to be expressed by some certain characteristic sign. Any thing in the style of Scripture is said to be called by a new name, whether it be adorned with new privileges or dignities, or on any account changes its condition from worse to better. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 62:3

Isaiah 62:3. Thou shalt also be a crown of glory— The meaning of this metaphorical expression is, that God would hold fast in his hand, and in the very palm of it, his church, as a thing extremely dear and precious to him. The last clause should be rendered, And a royal diadem in the palm of thy God. read more

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