Isaiah 62:1
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.
Original Language Analysis
לְמַ֤עַן
H4616
לְמַ֤עַן
Strong's:
H4616
Word #:
1 of 15
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
צִיּוֹן֙
For Zion's
H6726
צִיּוֹן֙
For Zion's
Strong's:
H6726
Word #:
2 of 15
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
3 of 15
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
וּלְמַ֥עַן
H4616
וּלְמַ֥עַן
Strong's:
H4616
Word #:
5 of 15
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
and for Jerusalem's
H3389
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
and for Jerusalem's
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
6 of 15
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
7 of 15
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
9 of 15
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
יֵצֵ֤א
thereof go forth
H3318
יֵצֵ֤א
thereof go forth
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
10 of 15
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
צִדְקָ֔הּ
until the righteousness
H6664
צִדְקָ֔הּ
until the righteousness
Strong's:
H6664
Word #:
12 of 15
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
וִישׁוּעָתָ֖הּ
and the salvation
H3444
וִישׁוּעָתָ֖הּ
and the salvation
Strong's:
H3444
Word #:
13 of 15
something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
Cross References
Proverbs 4:18But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.1 Peter 2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:Hebrews 7:25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.Isaiah 51:9Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon?Psalms 137:6If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.Psalms 51:18Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.Matthew 5:16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.Micah 4:2And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.Zechariah 2:12And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
Historical Context
This tireless advocacy for Zion models both prophetic persistence and divine commitment. God will not rest until His purposes for His people are fully realized.
Questions for Reflection
- What are you unwilling to stop praying for until God's purposes are fulfilled?
- How does this verse model prophetic intercession?
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Analysis & Commentary
The prophet (or God speaking through him) declares unwavering commitment: '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.' The Hebrew 'charash' (hold peace/be silent) is negated - there will be no silence until restoration is complete.