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Isaiah 62:1-5
Zion’s New Name
December 24, 2026
Overview & Insights
“You shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give.” (Isaiah 62:2)
Chapters 61 and 62 recapitulate much of chapter 60, but they do so in a new framework. They offer five responses to those promises. Whereas the prophet’s word was a brisk preliminary to Yahweh’s word in 59:21–60:22, in chapters 61–62 the prophet speaks a number of times in a way that has significance in its own right but also introduces recapitulations of the promises.
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Commentary
Commentary on Isaiah 62:1-5 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary reading of God ending the silence and rejoicing over Zion like a bridegroom.
Isaiah 62:1-5 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on the marriage imagery and the vindication of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 62 Commentary: A Glorious Future for Zion Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse notes on Zion's new name and God's delight in her.
Isaiah 62:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators compiled on God's refusal to keep silent for Zion's sake.
Background & Word Study
Isaiah 62:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew text of the Zion oracle word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers.
Isaiah 62 | Sefaria Library Sefaria
Hebrew and English text of Isaiah 62 with classical Jewish commentaries.
Isaiah - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the sections and themes of Isaiah.
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Questions preachers ask
What is Zion's new name in Isaiah 62?
No longer Forsaken or Desolate, Zion is called My Delight and Married; God rejoices over his people as a bridegroom rejoices over the bride.
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