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Isaiah 62:1

For Zion's sake I will not be silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet, 1 until her righteousness proceeds brightly, and her salvation as a burning torch. 1

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. 1 You will be called by a new name that Yahweh will choose. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 98:1Oh, sing to Yahweh a new song, 1 for he has done marvelous things; 1 his right hand and his holy arm have given him victory. 1

Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! 1 “May those who love you have peace. 1

Proverbs 4:18But the path of righteous people is like the first light that grows brighter; 1 it shines more and more until the fullness of the day comes. 1

Isaiah 32:15until the Spirit is poured on us from on high, 1 and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field is considered as a forest. 1

Isaiah 51:9Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, arm of Yahweh. 1 Awake as in the days of old, the generations of ancient times. 1 Is it not you who crushed Rahab, you who pierced the monster? 1

Isaiah 60:2Though darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness the nations; 1 yet Yahweh will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen on you. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 62:1

The business of prophets was both to preach and pray. In this chapter, I. The prophet determines to apply closely and constantly to this business, ver. 1 . II. God appoints him and others of his prophets to continue to do so, for the encouragement of his people during the delays of their deliverance, ver. 6, 7 . III. The promises are here repeated and ratified of the great things God would do for his church, for the Jews after their return out of captivity and for the Christian church when it shall be set up in… Read the whole commentary →

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