Isaiah 62:1-5
Zion is publicly vindicated and joyfully renamed.
1 For Zion’s sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning lamp.
2 The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name, which Yahweh’s mouth will name.
3 You will also be a crown of beauty in Yahweh‘s hand, and a royal diadem in your God’s hand.
4 You will not be called Forsaken any more, nor will your land be called Desolate any more; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for Yahweh delights in you, and your land will be married.
5 For as a young man marries a virgin, so your sons will marry you. As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.
Zion is publicly vindicated and joyfully renamed.
To affirm Zion’s coming vindication and renewed covenant identity through the LORD’s unwavering commitment.
In a context of prior abandonment and shame, the promise speaks of a future where Zion is publicly restored and honored.
Zion’s Righteousness Shines and the LORD Gives Her a New Name
The LORD will not rest until Zion’s righteousness and salvation shine before the nations, her shame is replaced with a new name, her watchmen intercede, her people are redeemed, and her city is no longer deserted.