God’s Word Translation
Isaiah 62:7
7and do not give him any rest until he establishes Jerusalem and makes it an object of praise throughout the earth.
Isaiah 62:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
- New International Version (NIV)and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.
- English Standard Version (ESV)and give him no rest until he establishes Jerusalem and makes it a praise in the earth.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And give Him no rest till He establishes And till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
Context of Isaiah 62:7
5As a young man marries a woman, so your sons will marry you. As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you. 6I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem. They will never be silent day or night. Whoever calls on the Lord, do not give yourselves any rest, and do not give him any rest until he establishes Jerusalem and makes it an object of praise throughout the earth. 8The Lord has sworn with his right hand and with his mighty arm, “I will never again let your enemies eat your grain, nor will foreigners drink the new wine which you made.” 9Those who harvest grain will eat it and praise the Lord. Those who gather grapes will drink wine in my holy courtyards.
Read all of Isaiah 62Isaiah 62:7 word by word
וְאַֽל־תִּתְּנ֥וּ דֳמִ֖י ל֑וֹ עַד־יְכוֹנֵ֞ן וְעַד־יָשִׂ֧ים אֶת־יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֛ם תְּהִלָּ֖ה בָּאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And giveנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
- him no restדֳּמִיdemîy dŏmîy · quietH1824
- till he establishכּוּןkûn · to establish: establishH3559
- and till he makeשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: makeH7760
- Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵםyerûshâlaim yerûshâlayim · JerusalemH3389
- a praiseתְּהִלָּהtehillâh · praiseH8416
- in the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
Cross-references for Isaiah 62:7
- Isaiah 62:1For Zion’s sake I will not remain silent. For Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until its righteousness shines like the dawn and its salvation burns brightly like a torch.
- Isaiah 61:11Like the ground that brings forth its crops and like a garden that makes the seed in it grow, so the Almighty Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up in front of all nations.
- Jeremiah 33:9Then Jerusalem will be my source of joy, praise, and honor. All the nations on earth will hear about all the blessings that I will give to Jerusalem. They will be afraid and tremble because of all the prosperity that I will provide for it.
- Zephaniah 3:19At that time I will deal with all who have overpowered you. I will rescue those who are lame. I will gather those who have been scattered. I will make them praised and famous in all the world, though they had been ashamed.
- Matthew 6:9“This is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, let your name be kept holy.
- Revelation 11:15When the seventh angel blew his trumpet, there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will rule as king forever and ever.”
Commentaries on Isaiah 62:7
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7And give him no rest - Margin, Silence.‘ In Hebrew the same word (דמי dŏmiy ) as in Isaiah 62:6. The idea is, Keep not silence yourselves, nor let him rest in silence. Pray without ceasing; and do not intermit your efforts until the desires of your hearts shall be granted, and Zion shall be established, and the world saved.‘ Till he establish - Until he shall establish Jerusalem, and restore it to its former rank and privileges. Till he make Jerusalem a…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-9Verses 6-9 God's professing people must be a praying people. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as men commonly are; he bids us to cry after 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…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-7The watchmen probably represent the prophets. they will never be silent day or night: They will continually seek the full restoration and blessing of Zion, unlike the destructive watchmen of Isaiah 56:10.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. no rest--Hebrew, "silence"; keep not silence yourselves, nor let Him rest in silence. Compare as to Messiah Himself, "I will not hold ... peace ... not rest" (Is 62:1); Messiah's watchmen (Is 62:6, 7) imitate Him (Is 62:1) in intercessory "prayer without ceasing" for Jerusalem (Psa 122:6; 51:18); also for the spiritual Jerusalem, the Church (Lu 18:1, 7; Ro 1:9). a praise--(See on Is 61:11; Zep 3:20).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Isaiah 62
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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