Isaiah 62 2

Isaiah 62:2 kjv

And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.

Isaiah 62:2 nkjv

The Gentiles shall see your righteousness, And all kings your glory. You shall be called by a new name, Which the mouth of the LORD will name.

Isaiah 62:2 niv

The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.

Isaiah 62:2 esv

The nations shall see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory, and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will give.

Isaiah 62:2 nlt

The nations will see your righteousness.
World leaders will be blinded by your glory.
And you will be given a new name
by the LORD's own mouth.

Isaiah 62 verses

Isaiah 62 2 Meaning

The Lord will call the people of Israel by a new name. This new name will reflect His love and pleasure in them, signifying a transformation from being forsaken to being a delight. This signifies a future restoration and enduring marital union between God and His people.

Isaiah 62 2 Context

Isaiah 62 continues the prophetic theme of restoration for Zion and Jerusalem. Following a prophecy of judgment, Isaiah now speaks of a future of unparalleled blessing and redemption. This chapter addresses the spiritual and national renewal of Israel. The verses before this one speak of God’s active commitment to restoring Jerusalem and the unwavering nature of His love. The immediate context emphasizes that Jerusalem will no longer be called “Forsaken” or “Desolate” but will be recognized as God's delight and a married woman. This new name is a direct consequence of God’s sovereign decree and His affectionate intervention in His people’s history.

Isaiah 62 2 Word analysis

• For (KJV: "For" / Hebrew: כִּי - ki)

  • Signifies cause or reason.
  • Introduces the explanation for the following statement.

• Zion (KJV: "Zion" / Hebrew: צִיּוֹן - Tziyon)

  • Refers to Jerusalem, specifically Mount Zion.
  • Symbolic of God's chosen people and His dwelling place.

• shall (KJV: "shall" / Hebrew: יהיה - yihyeh)

  • Indicates future tense, a promise of what will be.
  • Points to God’s definitive action.

• not (KJV: "not" / Hebrew: לֹא - lo)

  • Negation of a previous state.
  • Highlights the change from a former condition.

• be (KJV: "be" / Hebrew: קָרְאָה - qara - verb form implied with pronoun)

  • To be called or named.

• called (KJV: "called" / Hebrew: קָרְאָה - qara)

  • To name or to proclaim.
  • Implicates a public declaration and recognition.

• forsaken (KJV: "forsaken" / Hebrew: עֲזוּבָה - azuvah)

  • Abandoned, deserted, left behind.
  • Refers to the state of distress and apparent divine absence experienced by Jerusalem.

• neither (KJV: "neither" / Hebrew: וְלֹא - v'lo)

  • Also "and not."
  • Continues the negation, extending it to another characteristic.

• shall (KJV: "shall" / Hebrew: תִּקָּרֵא - tiqare)

  • Future tense.
  • Again emphasizes a divinely ordained future.

• thy (KJV: "thy" / Hebrew: לָךְ - lach)

  • Possessive pronoun for "you."

• land (KJV: "land" / Hebrew: אָרֶץ - erets)

  • The physical territory of Israel.
  • Symbolizes the covenant inheritance.

• be (KJV: "be" / Hebrew: תִּקָּרֵא - tiqare)

  • To be called or named.

• called (KJV: "called" / Hebrew: קָרְאָה - qara)

  • To name or to proclaim.

• desolate (KJV: "desolate" / Hebrew: שׁוֹמְמָה - shomemah)

  • Devastated, ruined, empty.
  • Describes the state of the land and city after judgments.

• but (KJV: "but" / Hebrew: כִּי - ki)

  • Introduces a contrast or result.
  • Signifies a reversal of the previous state.

• thou (KJV: "thou" / Hebrew: אַתְּ - at)

  • Singular feminine pronoun for "you."
  • Referring to Zion/Jerusalem.

• shalt (KJV: "shalt" / Hebrew: רָצִיתִי - ratziti)

  • Indicates a future action.

• be (KJV: "be" / Hebrew: רָצִיתִי - ratziti)

  • To be or to become.

• called (KJV: "called" / Hebrew: רָצִיתִי - ratziti)

  • To be favored, accepted, or delighted in.

• the (KJV: "the" / Hebrew: חֶפְצִי - cheftzi)

  • Indicates specificity.

• delight (KJV: "delight" / Hebrew: חֶפְצִי - cheftzi)

  • Object of desire, pleasure, satisfaction.
  • Emphasizes God’s pleasure in His people and His city.

• of (KJV: "of" / Hebrew: בָּהּ - bah)

  • In her, belonging to her.

• the (KJV: "the" / Hebrew: בָּהּ - bah)

  • Refers back to Zion.

• Lord (KJV: "Lord" / Hebrew: יְהוָה - Yehovah)

  • The personal name of God.
  • Emphasizes covenant faithfulness.

• of (KJV: "of" / Hebrew: לָהּ - lah)

  • To her, for her.

• the (KJV: "the" / Hebrew: לָהּ - lah)

  • Refers back to Zion.

• Lord (KJV: "Lord" / Hebrew: יְהוָה - Yehovah)

  • The personal name of God.
  • Emphasizes His ownership and relationship.

• Words Group Analysis: "not be called forsaken... neither shall thy land be called desolate"

  • This pair of negations marks a radical shift from Israel’s exilic experience.
  • "Forsaken" (azuvah) and "desolate" (shomemah) capture the pain and shame of being cut off from God and homeland.
  • The removal of these negative descriptors signifies a complete reversal of fortune and divine favor.

• Words Group Analysis: "thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah" (Though the specific names are not in this verse, the concept is)

  • The text states Zion "shall be called" that which she will become in God's sight.
  • "Hephzibah" (My delight is in her) and "Beulah" (Married) from Isaiah 62:4 indicate a restored relationship.
  • This verse directly connects the renaming with God’s delight (cheftzi) in her.
  • It moves from abandonment to intimacy, from emptiness to divine pleasure.

Isaiah 62 2 Bonus section

The concept of renaming in the Bible often signifies a bestowal of new authority, purpose, or covenant status. For instance, Abram was renamed Abraham, Jacob was renamed Israel, and Peter was renamed Cephas. Here, Jerusalem (Zion) receives a new status through the naming by God that reflects her new reality of being God's beloved. The future reality is so assured that it is spoken of as already accomplished in God’s decree. This signifies that from God's perspective, the restoration and re-engagement with His people is a completed work. The connection to marital imagery, further developed in the surrounding verses (62:4-5), is central to understanding this new name, depicting a permanent covenantal union based on God's love.

Isaiah 62 2 Commentary

This verse proclaims a profound redefinition of Jerusalem and Israel's identity. The painful designations of being "forsaken" and "desolate" are permanently nullified by God’s decree. Instead, the focus shifts entirely to God’s internal disposition: His pleasure and delight in His people. This is not merely a cosmetic change; it reflects a deep, covenantal restoration. The repetition of God’s name, LORD (Yahweh), twice emphasizes His personal involvement and unwavering commitment to His covenant people, securing their future name and status as those in whom He finds great satisfaction.