King James Version

What Does Isaiah 62:11 Mean?

Isaiah 62:11 in the King James Version says “Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh...” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 62 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. work: or, recompence”

Isaiah 62:11 · KJV

Salvation

Context

9

But they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the LORD; and they that have brought it together shall drink it in the courts of my holiness.

10

Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people.

11

Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. work: or, recompence

12

And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
'Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.' Universal proclamation announces salvation's coming. The Hebrew 'yasha' (salvation) is personified - 'thy salvation cometh.' This anticipates Christ's triumphal entry where this verse was echoed.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Matthew 21:5 and John 12:15 connect this to Jesus entering Jerusalem. The salvation announced in Isaiah becomes embodied in the Messiah Himself.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does salvation coming as a Person change your understanding of rescue?
  2. What does it mean that His 'reward is with him'?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 17 words
הִנֵּ֣ה1 of 17
H2009

lo!

יְהוָ֗ה2 of 17

“Behold the LORD”

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

הִשְׁמִ֙יעַ֙3 of 17

“hath proclaimed”

H8085

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

אֶל4 of 17
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

קְצֵ֣ה5 of 17

“unto the end”

H7097

an extremity

הָאָ֔רֶץ6 of 17

“of the world”

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

אִמְרוּ֙7 of 17

“Say”

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

לְבַת8 of 17

“ye to the daughter”

H1323

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

צִיּ֔וֹן9 of 17

“of Zion”

H6726

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

הִנֵּ֥ה10 of 17
H2009

lo!

יִשְׁעֵ֖ךְ11 of 17

“Behold thy salvation”

H3468

liberty, deliverance, prosperity

בָּ֑א12 of 17

“cometh”

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

הִנֵּ֤ה13 of 17
H2009

lo!

שְׂכָרוֹ֙14 of 17

“behold his reward”

H7939

payment of contract; concretely, salary, fare, maintenance; by implication, compensation, benefit

אִתּ֔וֹ15 of 17
H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

וּפְעֻלָּת֖וֹ16 of 17

“is with him and his work”

H6468

(abstractly) work

לְפָנָֽיו׃17 of 17

“before”

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

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 62:11 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Isaiah 62:11 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Zechariah 9:9Matthew 21:5John 12:15Revelation 22:12Isaiah 40:9-10Romans 10:11-18

Places in This Verse

ZionSettlement · Modern: Jerusalem · 31.78°N, 35.23°E148 verses across 19 books
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