Translations
Modern
…nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.
Traditional
And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
Literal
…and you will not give rest to Him, until He establishes and until He makes Jerusalem the praise of the earth.
Latin
…et ne detis silentium ei, donec stabiliat et donec ponat Jerusalem laudem in terra.
Original
Hebrew
English
…nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.
Notes
The watchmen probably represent the prophets.
they will never be silent day or night: They will continually seek the full restoration and blessing of Zion, unlike the destructive watchmen of Isaiah 56:10.
The servant here commits himself to proclaiming the good news continuously until the glory of Zion is realized.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Topics
Christian Minister: Duties of Church: Love For Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Intercession of Man with God Intercessory Prayer: should be offered up For: The Church Jerusalem: Beloved Prayer: Importunity In Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning The Jews: Pray Importunately For