Isaiah Chapter 62 Verse-by-Verse Commentary
Isaiah 62:1–2
For Tziyon's sake I will not be silent, for Yerushalayim's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out brightly and her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your vindication and all kings your glory. Then you will be called by a new name which ADONAI himself will pronounce.
In this passage we see that God pledges to act to bring about the kingdom in which Jerusalem will be the shining center as righteousness and salvation shine in her like a very bright light which speaks of the presence of God. In this kingdom, Israel will be a witness of the glory of God and this salvation will bring about a righteous change in the character of the people.
Isaiah 62:3–5
You will be a glorious crown in the hand of ADONAI, a royal diadem held by your God. You will no longer be spoken of as 'Azuvah [Abandoned] or your land be spoken of as 'Sh'mamah [Desolate]; rather, you will be called Heftzi-Vah [My-Delight-Is-In-Her] and your land Be'ulah [Married]. For ADONAI delights in you, and your land will be married as a young man marries a young woman, your sons will marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over the bride, your God will rejoice over you.
The work of God in our lives and demonstrating his authority over our lives brings glory to God. Because of this change in the people, they and the land will no longer be estranged from God but they will be united in the same way that a husband and a wife is united in marriage. This speaks of lordship and the fact that God will reign and rule in this new kingdom.
Isaiah 62:6–7
I have posted watchmen on your walls, Yerushalayim; they will never fall silent, neither by day nor by night. You who call on ADONAI, give yourselves no rest; and give him no rest till he restores Yerushalayim and makes it a praise on earth.
This passage speaks of those who are watching and praying continually for God to bring about this kingdom transformation.
Isaiah 62:8–9
ADONAI has sworn by his right hand and by his mighty arm: "Never again will I give your grain to your enemies as food; nor will strangers drink your wine, for which you worked so hard; but those who harvest the grain will eat it with praises to ADONAI; those who gathered the wine will drink it in the courtyards of my sanctuary."
Once again, we see that this kingdom transformation is brought about by Yeshua Messiah, the Son of God. God promises that the fruit of our faithfulness will be rewarded in this new kingdom.
Isaiah 62:10–12
Go on through, go on through the gates, clear the way for the people! Build up a highway, build it up! Clear away the stones! Raise a banner for the peoples! ADONAI has proclaimed to the end of the earth, "Say to the daughter of Tziyon, 'Here, your Salvation is coming! Here, his reward is with him, and his recompense is before him.'" They will call them The Holy People, The Redeemed of ADONAI. You will be called D'rushah [Sought-After], 'Ir Lo Ne'ezvah [City-No-Longer-Abandoned].
This passage speaks of the fact that the way to enter this kingdom is through the redemption of Yeshua Messiah. All of the earth will see Messiah coming to bring his rewards and acknowledge that Israel is a people that are holy to God.