Isaiah 62:4

Authorized King James Version

Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יֵאָמֵ֥ר

H559

Thou shalt no more be termed

to say (used with great latitude)

לָ֨ךְ

ע֜וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

עֲזוּבָ֗ה

H5800

Forsaken

to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc

וְאַרְצֵ֖ךְ

H776

and thy land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

לֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יֵאָמֵ֥ר

H559

Thou shalt no more be termed

to say (used with great latitude)

עוֹד֙

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#10

שְׁמָמָ֔ה

H8077

Desolate

devastation; figuratively, astonishment

#11

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#12

לָ֗ךְ

#13

יִקָּרֵא֙

H7121

but thou shalt be called

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

#14

חֶפְצִי

#15

בָ֔הּ

H2657

Hephzibah

cheptsi-bah, a spiritual name for palestine

#16

וְאַרְצֵ֖ךְ

H776

and thy land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#17

תִּבָּעֵֽל׃

H1166

Beulah

to be master; hence, to marry

#18

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#19

חָפֵ֤ץ

H2654

delighteth

properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire

#20

יְהוָה֙

H3068

for the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#21

בָּ֔ךְ

#22

וְאַרְצֵ֖ךְ

H776

and thy land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#23

תִּבָּעֵֽל׃

H1166

Beulah

to be master; hence, to marry

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Isaiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Isaiah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Isaiah chapter 62 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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