King James Version

What Does Isaiah 62:1 Mean?

Isaiah 62:1 in the King James Version says “For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go f... — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 62 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

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.

Isaiah 62:1 · KJV


Context

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.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The prophet (or God speaking through him) declares unwavering commitment: '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.' The Hebrew 'charash' (hold peace/be silent) is negated - there will be no silence until restoration is complete.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This tireless advocacy for Zion models both prophetic persistence and divine commitment. God will not rest until His purposes for His people are fully realized.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are you unwilling to stop praying for until God's purposes are fulfilled?
  2. How does this verse model prophetic intercession?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 15 words
לְמַ֤עַן1 of 15
H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

צִיּוֹן֙2 of 15

For Zion's

H6726

tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem

לֹ֣א3 of 15
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

אֶחֱשֶׁ֔ה4 of 15

sake will I not hold my peace

H2814

to hush or keep quiet

וּלְמַ֥עַן5 of 15
H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם6 of 15

and for Jerusalem's

H3389

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

לֹ֣א7 of 15
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

אֶשְׁק֑וֹט8 of 15

sake I will not rest

H8252

to repose (usually figurative)

עַד9 of 15
H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

יֵצֵ֤א10 of 15

thereof go forth

H3318

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

כַנֹּ֙גַהּ֙11 of 15

as brightness

H5051

brilliancy (literally or figuratively)

צִדְקָ֔הּ12 of 15

until the righteousness

H6664

the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity

וִישׁוּעָתָ֖הּ13 of 15

and the salvation

H3444

something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity

כְּלַפִּ֥יד14 of 15

thereof as a lamp

H3940

a flambeau, lamp or flame

יִבְעָֽר׃15 of 15

that burneth

H1197

to be(-come) brutish


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Isaiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Isaiah 62:1 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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