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What Does Isaiah 62:5 Mean?

Isaiah 62:5 in the King James Version says “For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so s...” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 62 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee. as the: Heb. with the joy of the bridegroom”

Isaiah 62:5 · KJV

Joy

Context

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.

4

Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. Hephzibah: that is, My delight is in her Beulah: that is, Married

5

For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee. as the: Heb. with the joy of the bridegroom

6

I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, make: or, are the LORD's remembrancers

7

And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. rest: Heb. silence

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
'For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.' The joy of new marriage pictures God's delight in restored Zion. The Hebrew 'sus' (rejoice) and 'masis' (joy) emphasize exuberant gladness. God rejoices over His people like a bridegroom over his bride.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This anticipates the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:7-9). The bridegroom-bride relationship between God and His people is central to biblical theology.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean that God 'rejoices over you as a bridegroom over his bride'?
  2. How should divine delight shape your daily awareness?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 13 words
כִּֽי1 of 13
H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

יִבְעָל֖וּךְ2 of 13

“marrieth”

H1166

to be master; hence, to marry

בָּחוּר֙3 of 13

“For as a young man”

H970

properly, selected, i.e., a youth (often collective)

בְּתוּלָ֔ה4 of 13

“a virgin”

H1330

a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state

יִבְעָל֖וּךְ5 of 13

“marrieth”

H1166

to be master; hence, to marry

בָּנָ֑יִךְ6 of 13

“so shall thy sons”

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

וּמְשׂ֤וֹשׂ7 of 13

“rejoiceth”

H4885

delight, concretely (the cause or object) or abstractly (the feeling)

חָתָן֙8 of 13

“thee and as the bridegroom”

H2860

a relative by marriage (especially through the bride); figuratively, a circumcised child (as a species of religious espousal)

עַל9 of 13
H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

כַּלָּ֔ה10 of 13

“over the bride”

H3618

a bride (as if perfect); hence, a son's wife

יָשִׂ֥ישׂ11 of 13

“rejoice”

H7797

to be bright, i.e., cheerful

עָלַ֖יִךְ12 of 13
H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

אֱלֹהָֽיִךְ׃13 of 13

“so shall thy God”

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

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 62:5 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 62:5 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Isaiah 65:19Isaiah 62:4Hebrews 12:2Psalms 45:11-16Isaiah 49:18-22Jeremiah 32:41

Places in This Verse

JerusalemSettlement · Modern: Jerusalem · 31.78°N, 35.23°E955 verses across 37 books
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