Isaiah 62, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Earlier in the book of isaiah, god promised to build up the barren and forsaken city of jerusalem with foundations of sapphires, ruby towers, gates and walls of precious jewels. For those of you out in television that are rather new to the program, we always like to periodically let it be known that we tape four programs in succession here on a wednesday afternoon. Study guide for isaiah 62 by david guzik blue letter bible. It is identified by a superscription as the words of the 8thcentury bce prophet isaiah ben amoz, but there is extensive evidence that much of it was composed during the babylonian. Isaiah 62 niv zions new name for zions sake i bible gateway. We always have a good time all afternoon as we tape these programs. Intro to isaiah biblica the international bible society. Isaiah 62 for zions sake i will not keep silent, and. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Isaiah 62 nlt isaiahs prayer for jerusalem bible gateway. Isaiah is quoted directly in the new testament over 65 times, far more than any other old testament prophet, and mentioned by name over 20 times.
In heaven, when our transformation is complete, we will receive a new name that matches our completely. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. Isaiah 62 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. I will not stop praying for her until her righteousness shines like the dawn, and her salvation blazes like a burning torch. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as men commonly are. Isaiah s prayer for jerusalem because i love zion, i will not keep still. Protoisaiah chapters 9, deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 and tritoisaiah chapters 5666. Isaiah 62 kjv audio bible king james version 1611 dramatized support our ministry by clicking on all the ads possible pleasethis way we are paid some money from the advertizers. In the last four chapters of his book, isaiah makes a prayer to god, and god replies. In light of these readings, i see an incredible opportunity to preach from isaiah 62.
The sins which are prevalent in isaiah s day are discussed in chs. My peace these seem to be the words of the prophet strongly resolving, notwithstanding all difficulties, to solicit god for the churchs happiness, and constantly excite to the belief of it by his preaching, though it were long before it came, for isaiah lived near two hundred years before this was. It goes back and forth between describing the total destruction of all nations and human civilization boo, to looking forward to a time of universal peace and goodness yay. For zions sake i will not keep silent, for jerusalems sake i will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. The strongest argument for the unity of isaiah is the expression the holy one of israel, a title for god that occurs 12 times in chs. List several places where the new testament says isaiah wrote teachings in this. Okay, isaiah 61 where we just left off that israel is to be a nation of priests in verse 6, and theyre going to enjoy all of the good things of the gentile world, now verse 7.
It is a sign that god is coming to a people in mercy, when he pours out a spirit of prayer upon them. The new testament quotes and applies more scriptures from the book of isaiah than any other old testament prophet. Okay, i see everybody is back in here after your coffee break. It shall be released out of captivity and grow up again into a considerable nation, particularly owned and favoured by heaven, isaiah 62. Chapter 62 is part of the second major section of isaiah and deals less with judahs immediate plight than.
Now viewing scripture range from the book of isaiah chapter 62. The book closes, with a prayer for mercy and pardon isaiah 6364 and gods answer to this prayer in the form of the promise of. Crowns are not worn on the hand, and some have questioned the appropriateness of this statement. The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory.
Zions sake zion and jerusalem are both put for the church, hebrews 12. Judah was going through times of revival and times of rebellion. Many scholars today challenge the claim that isaiah wrote the entire book that bears his name. A glorious song of the messianic age fills isaiah 60 62. Isaiah 62 background information with maps and images. Weve got folks visiting us from joliet, chicago, illinois area, and ive got my son and his wife with us today. It shall appear to be very dear to god, precious and honourable in his sight, isaiah 62.
List other passages where the book claims to be written by isaiah. The first part protoisaiah prophesies death and destruction, but keeps lightening it up with cheery prophecies of a good and holy kingdom at the end of time. The idea of a new name also extends to christians, in passages like revelation 2. And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make jerusalem a praise in the earth. Lets go back to isaiah 61 and try to move ahead and hopefully, in the next four programs, we can finish the book of isaiah and move on to something new. The context these three chapters promise great things to the people of jerusalem and record the rejoicing that they will experience upon the fulfillment of those promises.
Isaiah is a book that unveils the full dimensions of gods judgment and salvation. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the lord s favor and the day of vengeance of our god, to comfort all. Both are invitations for people in every place and time to live toward a future which is claimed and redeemed by god. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. Isaiah chapter 62 kjv king james version old jerusalem is not the city of god, as jesus tells her that her house is left unto her desolate,thou that killest the prophets etc,paul says she is like hagar and is in bondage with her children,cast out the bond woman and her son,but jerusalem from above new jeruslaem which is the free woman, th bride she is the city of god. The prophet isaiah was primarily called to prophesy to the kingdom of judah. Isaiah is a book with a good number of what you might call mood swings in it.
A glorious song of the messianic age fills isaiah 6062. My peace these seem to be the words of the prophet strongly resolving, notwithstanding all difficulties, to solicit god for the churchs happiness, and constantly excite to the belief of it by his preaching, though it were long before it came, for isaiah lived near two hundred years before this was accomplished. Some modernist thinkers deny that isaiah is the author of this book mainly because they are unwilling to accept that the predictions in the book could have been known ahead of time. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. Salvation chapters 5 chapters 3639 chapters 4066 when this takes place. Matthew may also have alluded to these words when he was quoting from zech.
The book closes, with a prayer for mercy and pardon isaiah 6364 and gods answer to this prayer in the form of the promise of a new heaven and a new earth isaiah 6566. Because my heart yearns for jerusalem,i cannot remain silent. The big thing in this chapter is the new name god promised to give his people in isaiah 62. The book of isaiah was written between 739 and 681 b. The book of isaiah 3 the book of isaiah the man, the times, and the book isaiah is often referred to as the messianic prophet, because of his many prophecies that were fulfilled in jesus. Because my heart yearns for jerusalem, i cannot remain silent. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. The sins which are prevalent in isaiahs day are discussed in chs. For zions sake i will not keep silent, for jerusalems sake i will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a. Isaiah 62 is the sixtysecond chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Isaiahs prayer for jerusalem because i love zion, i will not keep still.
You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. Isaiah 62 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Isaiah 62 kjv for zions sake will i not hold my bible gateway. God made extravagant promises to gods exiled people. Isaiah outline, analysis, and summary chapters 60, 61, 62. Only one writer, namely, the 19thcentury adam clarke, knew what it was and is. Isaiah 62, new living translation nlt the bible app. Zions new name for zions sake i will not keep silent, for jerusalems sake i will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. You will be a crown of splendor in the lords hand, a royal. Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 62 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 62 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of.
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