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Isaiah 62:1-12 open_in_new
1. The speaker is probably Jehovah Himself. Hold my peace] cp. Isaiah 42:14. The righteousness] i.e. her vindication, the setting of her right in the eyes of the world (cp. Isaiah 58:8). Salvation] i.e. deliverance.
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Isaiah 62:2 open_in_new
New name] as befits her new character (Isaiah 1:26; Jeremiah 33:16): see Isaiah 42:4.
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Isaiah 62:3 open_in_new
In the hand] so held for the admiration of the world.
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Isaiah 62:4 open_in_new
The figure is again that of a bride (Isaiah 54:6) in whom her husband delights. Hephzibah.. Beulah] meaning, 'My delight is in her,' and 'Married.'
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Isaiah 62:5 open_in_new
The same image differently applied, the people being regarded as the bridegroom and their country as the bride.
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Isaiah 62:6 open_in_new
Watchmen] These are angelic beings who report to Jehovah what happens on earth, and intercede for mercy to Zion (Zechariah 1:11-12).
Ye that make, etc.] RV 'ye that are the Lord's remembrancers, take ye no rest.'
8, 9. The foe will no more rob them of their harvests, but the produce of the land shall be used for the service of the Temple. Holiness] RV 'sanctuary.'
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Isaiah 62:10 open_in_new
A command to prepare the way for the returning exiles (Isaiah 40:8; Isaiah 57:14).
For the people] RV 'for the peoples,' that they may escort the Israelites.
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Isaiah 62:11 open_in_new
His reward, etc.] see on Isaiah 40:10. Work] RV 'recompence.'
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Isaiah 62:12 open_in_new
Holy people] Israel's ideal character realised (Exodus 19:6 cp. Isaiah 61:6). Sought out] contrast Jeremiah 30:17. Not forsaken] Cp. Isaiah 62:4.