Isaiah 62:2

The nations will see your righteousness, 2 and all kings your kavod ·weighty glory·, 1 and you will be called by a new name, 2 which Adonai’s mouth will name. 1

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In The King James Version

And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.

In Context

1For Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking]’s sake will I not hold my peace, 2 and for Jerusalem [City of peace]’s sake I will not rest, 1 until her righteousness shines out like the dawn, 2 and her yishu'ah ·salvation· like a blazing torch. 1

3You will also be a crown of beauty in Adonai’s hand, 2 and a royal diadem ·crown· in your God’s hand. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 17:5Your name will no more be called Avram [Exalted father], but your name will be Abraham [Father of a multitude]; for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. + 17:5. Quoted in Rom 4:17-18

Genesis 32:28He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob [Supplanter], but Israel [Wrestles with God / God prevails]; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”

Psalms 138:4All the kings of the earth will yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to Adonai, 2 for they have sh'ma ·heard obeyed· the words of your mouth. 1

Isaiah 49:23Kings shall be your foster fathers, 2 and their queens your nursing mothers. 1 They will bow down to you with their faces to the earth, 2 and lick the dust of your feet; 1 Then you will know that I am Adonai; 2 and those who wait for me shall not be disappointed.” 1

Isaiah 60:1+ 60:1 (1-2) MP: The Light shines with the glory of God, yet darkness covers the people, (lack of understanding). (John 1:9-11, 1:14) “Arise, shine; for your light has come, 2 and Adonai’s kavod ·weighty glory· has risen on you. 1

Isaiah 60:16You will also drink the milk of the nations, 2 and will nurse from royal breasts. 1 Then you will know that I, Adonai, am the One who saves you, 2 your Redeemer, 2 the 'Avir Ya'akov [Mighty One of Supplanter]. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 62:2-6

The Prosperity of the Church. ( b. c. 706.) 1 For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. 2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name. 3 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord , and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. 4 Thou shalt no more be… Read the whole commentary →

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