Isaïe - Caput 62

Isaïe 62.1 propter Sion non tacebo et propter Hierusalem non quiescam donec egrediatur ut splendor iustus eius et salvator eius ut lampas accendatur Isaïe 62.2 et videbunt gentes iustum tuum et cuncti reges inclitum tuum et vocabitur tibi nomen novum quod os Domini nominabit Isaïe 62.3 et eris corona gloriae in manu Domini et diadema regni in manu Dei tui Isaïe 62.4 non vocaberis ultra Derelicta et terra tua non vocabitur amplius Desolata sed vocaberis Voluntas mea in ea et terra tua Inhabitata quia conplacuit Domino in te et terra tua inhabitabitur Isaïe 62.5 habitabit enim iuvenis cum virgine et habitabunt in te filii tui et gaudebit sponsus super sponsam gaudebit super te Deus tuus Isaïe 62.6 super muros tuos Hierusalem constitui custodes tota die et tota nocte perpetuo non tacebunt qui reminiscimini Domini ne taceatis Isaïe 62.7 et ne detis silentium ei donec stabiliat et donec ponat Hierusalem laudem in terra Isaïe 62.8 iuravit Dominus in dextera sua et in brachio fortitudinis suae si dedero triticum tuum ultra cibum inimicis tuis et si biberint filii alieni vinum tuum in quo laborasti Isaïe 62.9 quia qui congregabunt illud comedent et laudabunt Dominum et qui conportant illud bibent in atriis sanctis meis Isaïe 62.10 transite transite per portas praeparate viam populo planum facite iter et eligite lapides elevate signum ad populos Isaïe 62.11 ecce Dominus auditum fecit in extremis terrae dicite filiae Sion ecce salvator tuus venit ecce merces eius cum eo et opus eius coram illo Isaïe 62.12 et vocabunt eos Populus sanctus Redempti a Domino tu autem vocaberis Quaesita civitas et non Derelicta

Isaïe : Caput 62

The Future Glory of Zion according to Isaiah 62

Chapter 62 of the book of Isaiah celebrates the future glory of Zion, God's chosen city. This vibrant passage evokes Jerusalem's transformation from a forsaken city to a beloved bride. It highlights God's zeal for His people, the coming of salvation, and the call to vigilance.

Themes of Restoration and Divine Identity

Isaiah 62 also emphasizes the vital role of intercessors and the preparation for the Lord's coming. We invite you to consider five biblical passages that shed light on the themes of restoration and divine identity present in this inspiring chapter.

Biblical References

Revelation 19:7: "Let us be glad and rejoice, for the time has come for the marriage of the Lamb, and his bride is now prepared." This passage reflects the image of marriage, used in Isaiah 62:5, to describe the relationship between God and His people.

1 Peter 2:10: "You were not even a people before, but now you are God's people. They had not received mercy, but now they received it." Peter applies to pagan believers the promise of Isaiah 62:12 about being called "holy people."

Ephesians 5:27: "And to present it to themselves a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and without blemish." Paul's description of the purified Church reflects the language of Isaiah 62:1-5 about the glory of Zion.

Matthew 21:5: "Say to the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your King comes to you, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt the foal of a donkey.'" Matthew quotes Zechariah 9:9, which echoes the language of Isaiah 62:11 concerning the coming of the Savior to Zion.

Revelation 2:17 : "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give the hidden manna. I will also give you a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it." The promise of a new name reflects Isaiah 62:2, where Zion receives a new name given by God.

Meditating on these passages, we are invited to reflect on the spiritual transformation God works in us and the promise of our identity as a holy people, called to live in the light of His glory.