Isaiah 62:2

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

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 62:2

2. (Isaiah 11:10; Isaiah 42:1-6; Isaiah 49:7; Isaiah 49:22; Isaiah 49:23; Isaiah 60:3; Isaiah 60:5; Isaiah 60:16). new name—expression of thy new and improved condition (Isaiah 60:16- :), the more valuable and lasting as being conferred by Jehovah Himself (Isaiah 62:12; Isaiah 65:15; Revelation 2:17; Revelation 3:12). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 62:1-9

The certainty of these benefits 62:1-9It seemed to Isaiah’s audience that the promises in chapter 60 could hardly come to pass, since the Babylonian exile was still looming ahead of them. The Lord assured them that He would surely fulfill these promises."Much of this chapter speaks of preparation being made for the coming of the Lord and for the restoration of His people, thus expanding the thoughts in Isaiah 40:3-5; Isaiah 40:9." [Note: J. Martin, p. 1116.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 62:2

All the Gentiles would see Israel’s righteousness and her reflected glory. Her new name, that sovereign Yahweh would give her, would identify the change in her character (cf. Genesis 32:28)."So often in the OT a new name (Isaiah 62:2) is the pledge of divine action to change the status or character of a person (cf., e.g., Genesis 17:5; Genesis 17:15[; John 1:42])." [Note: Grogan, p. 336.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 62:1-12

1. The speaker is probably Jehovah Himself. Hold my peace] cp. Isaiah 42:14. The righteousness] i.e. her vindication, the setting of her right in the eyes of the world (cp. Isaiah 58:8). Salvation] i.e. deliverance. 2. New name] as befits her new character (Isaiah 1:26; Jeremiah 33:16): see Isaiah 42:4.3. In the hand] so held for the admiration of the world.4. The figure is again that of a bride (Isaiah 54:6) in whom her husband delights. Hephzibah.. Beulah] meaning, ’My delight is in her,’ and... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 62:2

(2) Thou shalt be called by a new name . . .—So in Jeremiah 33:16, the name of the restored city is to be “Jehovah our Righteousness.” The root-thought is that the altered state is to be embodied, as in the case of Abraham and Israel, in a new name. Here, however, the effect of the promise is heightened, as in Revelation 2:17; Revelation 3:12, by the absence of the new ‘name, as something which is to transcend all experience. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Isaiah 62:1-12

The Reign of Solomon Isaiah 62:1 I. Solomon reigned over a great empire. The Jews were never masters of so wide an extent of land before or after as in his days. The king himself began his reign in a spirit which promised well for the coming time. He asked God neither for long life nor for riches, nor for victory over his enemies;; but for a wise and understanding heart to discern between good and bad, that he might be able to do true justice among so great a people; and immediately the wisdom... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Isaiah 62:1-12

CHAPTER 62 Zion’s Glory 1. He will not rest (Isaiah 62:1 ) 2. The new names (Isaiah 62:2-5 ) 3. The intercession and the answer (Isaiah 62:6-9 ) 4. The accomplishment at hand (Isaiah 62:10-12 ) The intercession in the beginning of the chapter is that of Christ. He will not rest till He has accomplished His purpose in His earthly people and in Zion. When it is accomplished Gentiles and kings will witness it. Zion then shall be called by a new name. The forsaken one will no longer be... read more