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CHAPTER LXII
_The prophet opens this chapter with ardent prayers that the_
_happy period of reconciliation just now promised, and here_
_again foretold, may be hastened_, 1-5.
_He then calls upon...
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FOR ZION’S SAKE - (See the notes at Isaiah 1:8). On account of Zion;
that is, on account of the people of God.
I WILL NOT HOLD MY PEACE - There have been very various opinions in
regard to the person...
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CHAPTER 62
Zion's Glory
1. _He will not rest (Isaiah 62:1) _ 2. _The new names (Isaiah 62:2) _
3. _The intercession and the answer (Isaiah 62:6) _ 4. The
accomplishment at hand ...
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The prophet will not rest in his mission (_cf._ Isaiah 61:1) till
Zion's triumph is resplendent, her brilliance dazzling kings and
nations. Zion shall be as a beautiful crown which Yahweh takes in His...
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FOR ZION'S SAKE, &C. Not fulfilled, therefore, in the Gospel
dispensation: for Zion is still trodden down of the Gentiles (Luke
21:24).
I. Here we have Messiah's intercession for Israel. See "B", p....
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The speaker here is most naturally to be supposed the prophet,
although the words are often explained as those of Jehovah Himself.
This, however, is less probable, in spite of the fact that the verb
f...
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FOR ZION'S SAKE WILL I NOT HOLD MY PEACE— It is plain from the last
verse of the preceding chapter, that this is immediately connected
with it; which Vitringa refers to a prophetic choir, representing...
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C. REGENERATION OF ZION, CHAPTER 62
1. NEW NAME
TEXT: Isaiah 62:1-5
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For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I
will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as brightn...
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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.
FOR ZIO...
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1. The speaker is probably Jehovah Himself. HOLD MY PEACE] cp. Isaiah
42:14. THE RIGHTEOUSNESS] i.e. her vindication, the setting of her
right in the eyes of the world (cp. Isaiah 58:8). SALVATION] i....
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LXII.
(1) FOR ZION’S SAKE... — Opinions again differ as to the speaker.
Is he the prophet, or the Servant of Jehovah, or Jehovah Himself ? On
the whole, the second view seems to be most in harmony wi...
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לְמַ֤עַן צִיֹּון֙ לֹ֣א אֶחֱשֶׁ֔ה וּ
לְמַ֥עַן...
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THE LAND OF BEULAH
Isaiah 62:1-12
_The Intercessor_, Isaiah 62:1-4. Messiah is speaking here. Throughout
the ages, He ever lives to make intercession. He asks that His Church
may be one, that the hea...
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Having thus dealt with the material prosperity, and with the spiritual
realization, the prophet now describes in greater detail the
vocational fulfilment. Speaking as in the midst of circumstances of...
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For Zion's sake I will not (a) hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake
I will not rest, until its righteousness shall go forth as (b)
brightness, and its salvation as a lamp [that] burneth.
(a) The p...
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_Rest, as long as God grants me life, or till I behold the Saviour; or
Cyrus, the figure of Christ. (Calmet) --- True preachers will not be
silent on account of any threats, but will labour for the Ch...
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CONTENTS
The Prophet is at prayer: and God is in the confirmation of his
promises in Christ, and the glories of the Church in her Husband and
Saviour, are most joyfully set forth and celebrated.
Isa...
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_SPEAKERS FOR GOD_
‘For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace.’
Isaiah 62:1
The prophet here endeavours to stir up God’s people to great vigour
and activity.
I. SOME REASONS FOR THIS AWAKENING VOIC...
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1._On account of Zion I will not be silent. _That sad captivity being
at hand, which was almost to blot out the name of the whole nation, it
was necessary to confirm and encourage believers by many wo...
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THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 61 AND 62.
As Chapter s 50-53 presented Christ in His sufferings, chapter 61
exhibits Him in the full grace of His Person concerned in the blessing
of Israel....
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FOR ZION'S SAKE WILL I NOT HOLD MY PEACE, AND FOR JERUSALEM'S SAKE I
WILL NOT REST,.... By Zion and Jerusalem, the church in Gospel times
is meant, as it often is in this book, and elsewhere; see
Heb...
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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.
Ver. 1....
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_For Zion's sake_ Namely, the church's sake, Zion and Jerusalem being
both put for the church, Hebrews 12:22. _Will I not hold my peace_ It
appears from the last verse of the preceding chapter, that t...
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For Zion's sake will I not hold My peace, so the Lord calls out
through His prophet, in His eagerness to picture the glory which would
pertain to Zion in the new dispensation, AND FOR JERUSALEM'S SAKE...
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ZION THE BRIDE OF JEHOVAH.
The prophecy concerning the glory of Zion's perfection here reaches
the highest point of exaltation: _ the congregation of the redeemed as
the bride and spouse of the Lord....
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1-5 The Son of God here assures his church of his unfailing love, and
his pleading for her under all trails and difficulties. She shall be
called by a new name, a pleasant name, such as she was never...
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ISAIAH CHAPTER 62 A prayer of the watchmen for the church in
confidence of God's gracious designs and promises to it. FOR ZION'S
SAKE, viz. the church's sake; Zion and Jerusalem being both put for
the...
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Isaiah 62:1 Zions H6726 peace H2814 (H8799) Jerusalems H3389 rest
H8252 (H8799) righteousness H6664 forth H3318 ...
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THE ANOINTED ONE ANNOUNCING BLESSING ON ZION (ISAIAH 62:1).
The Anointed One promises His continued activity on behalf of God's
people in their association with Zion (see note on Isaiah 59:20) so
that...
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Isaiah 62:1
The speaker of these words is the personal Messiah. Notice the
remarkable parallelism in the expressions selected as the text: "I
will not hold My peace;" the watchmen "shall never hold _t...
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CONTENTS: Restoration of Israel to God's favor, and honor with the
nations.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ.
CONCLUSION: Israel's full salvation is sure to come when they are
regathered and their Redeemer r...
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Isaiah 62:1. _For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace._ The Redeemer
speaks by his prophet; the zeal of his Father's house absorbed his
soul. He imparted his Spirit to the apostles; they could not be...
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_For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace_
THE CHURCH BLESSED AND MADE A BLESSING
(Isaiah 62:1):--The words of the great Deliverer are continued from
the foregoing chapter.
1. He will not rest unti...
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ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 62:1 FOR ZION’S SAKE. That is, for the sake
of the redeemed people of God who dwell in Zion (Jerusalem), the city
of God. This emphasis on God acting for the sake of his people l...
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THE HEAVENLY WORKERS AND THE EARTHLY WATCHERS
Isaiah 62:1; Isaiah 62:6. _For Zion’s sake will I not hold My peace.
I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, &c._
Two expository remarks.
1. Th...
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EXPOSITION
ISAIAH 62:1
FURTHER GRACIOUS PROMISES MADE TO ISRAEL BY "THE SERVANT." Some regard
the speaker in this chapter as Jehovah; some as the prophet, or the
prophetical order; some as "the Serva...
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In chapter 62, God continues to speak of the restoration of Israel.
For Zion's sake [that is, Jerusalem] will I not hold my peace, and for
Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness th...
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1 Peter 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:1; Hebrews 7:25; Isaiah 1:26; Isaiah 1:
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Zion's sake — Zion and Jerusalem are both put for the church,
Hebrews 12:22. My peace — These seem to be the words of the prophet
strongly resolving, notwithstanding all difficulties, to solicit God
f...