Matthew Henry Commentary Isaiah 62
Matthew Henry Commentary
Isaiah 62
Matthew Henry Commentary
Isaiah 62
"For Zion`s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem`s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burneth. And the nations shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory, and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of Jehovah shall name. Thou shalt also be a crown of beauty in the hand of Jehovah, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. 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 Jehovah delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee; and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee." — Isaiah 62:1-5 (ASV)
The Son of God here assures his church of his unfailing love, and his pleading for her under all trials and difficulties. She shall be called by a new name, a pleasant name, such as she was never called by before.
The state of true religion in the world, before the preaching of the gospel, no one seemed to have any real concern for. God, by his grace, has worked that in his church, which makes her his delight.
From this, let us learn motives for holiness. If the Lord rejoices over us, we should rejoice in his service.
"I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that are Jehovah`s remembrancers, take ye no rest, and give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. Jehovah hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy grain to be food for thine enemies; and foreigners shall not drink thy new wine, for which thou hast labored: but they that have garnered it shall eat it, and praise Jehovah; and they that have gathered it shall drink it in the courts of my sanctuary." — Isaiah 62:6-9 (ASV)
God's professing people must be a praying people. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as people commonly are; He instructs us to call out to Him and give Him no rest (Luke 11:5–6). It is a sign that God is coming to a people in mercy when He pours out a spirit of prayer upon them.
See how uncertain our creature-comforts are. See also God's mercy in giving plenty, and peace to enjoy it. Let us delight in attending the courts of the Lord, that we may enjoy the consolations of His Spirit.
"Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up an ensign for the peoples. Behold, Jehovah hath proclaimed unto the end of the earth, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. And they shall call them The holy people, The redeemed of Jehovah: and thou shalt be called Sought out, A city not forsaken." — Isaiah 62:10-12 (ASV)
Way shall be made for Christ's salvation; all difficulties shall be removed. He brings a reward of comfort and peace with him; but a work of humiliation and reformation before him; and they shall be called, The holy people, and, The redeemed of the Lord.
Holiness puts honor and beauty upon any place or person, makes them admired, beloved, and sought after. Many events may have been part fulfillments of this, as earnests of more glorious times yet to come.
The close connection between the blessedness of the Jews and of the Gentiles runs through the Scriptures. The Lord Jesus will complete his work, and he never will forsake one whom he has redeemed and sanctified.
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