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
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 62:11-12
Isaiah 62:11-12. The Lord hath proclaimed unto the end of the world Hath commanded his gospel to be preached to every creature: or hath sent forth his messengers into all parts of the world, in order to the conversion of Jews and Gentiles. Say ye to the daughter of Zion That is, to Jerusalem, or the church. Behold, thy salvation cometh Either the time of it is come, or rather the person that effects it, thy Saviour. Behold, his reward is with him That is, he has it in his power,... read more