Isaiah 62:1

Translations

Modern

For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch.

Traditional

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.

Literal

For the sake of Zion I will not be silent, and for the sake of Jerusalem I will not be quiet, until her righteousness goes forth like the brightness, and her salvation burns bright like a torch.

Latin

Propter Sion non tacebo, et propter Jerusalem non quiescam, donec egrediatur ut splendor justus ejus, et salvator ejus ut lampas accendatur.

Original

Hebrew

English

For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch.

Notes

Isaiah 62:1–12

The servant here commits himself to proclaiming the good news continuously until the glory of Zion is realized.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah Zion

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

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Luke 2:30–32
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Hebrews 7:25
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Philippians 2:15–16
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Isaiah 51:5–6
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Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature New Jerusalem Zion

Topics

Church: Love For Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Intercession: Exemplified Jerusalem: Beloved Lamp: Figurative Lamps of Salvation of God Patriotism: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration Religious Zeal: Exemplified Righteousness: Fruits of Righteousness: Promised to the Church Salvation: Illustrated by a Lamp The Jews: Pray Importunately For Zion: Collectively, the Place, the Forms, and the Assemblies of Israelite Worship

Isaiah 62:1

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