Isaiah 62:8 NIV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 62:8

sworn. Figure of speech Deesis. App-6 . right hand . . . arm. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia. App-6 . I will no more give, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 28:30 , Deuteronomy 28:31 , &c). App-92 . stranger = foreigner. wine. Hebrew. tirosh. App-27 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 62:8-9

Isaiah 62:8-9. The Lord hath sworn— The prophetic chorus here returns to its office, and, renewing its discourse, assures the church, now for a long time exposed to the persecution of her enemies, that God would most certainly procure for her times of public peace and tranquillity, in which, delivered from her enemies, and having the command of all her rights and possessions, she would rejoice in the good things granted to her by God, without any fear of enemies, amidst grateful thanks and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 62:8

8. sworn by . . . right hand—His mighty instrument of accomplishing His will (compare Isaiah 45:23; Hebrews 6:13). sons of . . . stranger—Foreigners shall no more rob thee of the fruit of thy labors (compare Isaiah 65:21; Isaiah 65:22). 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 62:8

Not only did the Lord promise that enemies would never again invade the Promised Land and rob His people of their hard-earned food and drink, but He confirmed His promise with an oath. He swore by Himself, the highest authority, specifically: by His right hand that would personally execute His will, and by His strong arm that would powerfully accomplish His plan. 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 62:8

(8) The Lord hath sworn . . .—The principle of the Epistle to the Hebrews (Hebrews 6:13) is recognised here. Jehovah can swear by nothing less than that which is the symbol of His own greatness, identified with Himself.I will no more give thy corn . . .—The words throw us back upon the early history of Israel, subject at any time to the desolating attacks of Midianites (Judges 6:4; Judges 6:11), Assyrians (Isaiah 16:9), and Philistines (2 Chronicles 28:18). The new blessing stands in special... 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

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Isaiah 62:1-12

MEETING OF THE AGES We are drawing to the end of the present, and the opening of the Millennial age. The prophet’s eye rests on the time when Israel is back in her land, the majority still unconverted to Christ and worshiping in a restored temple. There is a faithful remnant waiting for Him, though enduring the persecution of the false christ. This persecution may often be felt at the hands of their own brethren after the flesh. These facts must be assumed in the interpretation of these... read more