Epiphany Season · Second Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year C
Isaiah 62:1-5
Zion’s New Name
January 16, 2028
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.
From Sermons.com: Join Today to access the most scholarly & well written preaching resources anywhere.
Take it further
Commentary
Isaiah 62:1-5 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on the marriage imagery Isaiah uses for God's delight in restored Zion.
Isaiah 62 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse reading of Zion's new name and God's marriage-like delight in her.
Isaiah 62:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentary on Zion's vindication shining out like the dawn.
Isaiah 62 - Barnes' Notes StudyLight
Barnes' Notes verse by verse on the new names promised to restored Zion.
Isaiah 62 - Gill's Exposition StudyLight
Gill's Exposition verse by verse on the same promise of vindication and delight.
Background & Word Study
Isaiah 62:1-5 Sefaria
Hebrew text alongside English for Zion's new name and God's delight in her.
Isaiah 40-66 Overview BibleProject
Animated literary overview of Isaiah 40-66, including the marriage imagery of chapter 62.
Enter the Bible: Isaiah Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Isaiah's promises of restoration for Zion.
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.
Prep at sermons.com
Ready to write?
- Full sermons on John 2:1-11
- Illustrations cleared for use in worship
- Commentary, quotes, and Bible dictionary
Trusted by pastors since 1995.
Free every Tuesday
Illustrations & Sermon Prep in your inbox
The coming Sunday’s readings, a cleared-for-use illustration, and a sermon-prep head start. One email, free.