Isaiah 62:1, The fervent desire of the prophet to confirm the church in God’s promises; Isaiah 62:6, The office of the ministers (unto which they are incited) in preaching the Gospel, Isaiah 62:10. and preparing the people thereto.
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Isaiah 62
Isaiah 62 — Overview
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Isaiah 62 — OverviewIsaiah 62 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe business of prophets was both to preach and pray. In this chapter,
I. The prophet determines to apply closely and constantly to this
business, ver. 1. II. God appoints him and others of his prophets to…Isaiah 62 — OverviewIsaiah 62 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter is a continuation of the prophecy of the glory of the church in the latter day. The prophet expresses his earnest desire for it, and his full assurance of it, Isa 62:1 which should lie in a new name, by…Isaiah 62:1-5Isaiah 62:1-5 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe prophet here tells us,
I. What he will do for the church. A prophet, as he is a seer, so he is
a spokesman. This prophet resolves to perform that office faithfully,
v. 1. He will not hold his peace; he will…Isaiah 62:1Isaiah 62:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryFor Zion's sake will I not hold my peace. In the past God has kept silence (Isaiah 42:14; Isaiah 57:11). "The Servant" has not caused his voice to be heard. Babylon has been allowed to continue her oppression unchecked.…Isaiah 62:1Isaiah 62:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryGodly desires for the Church.
The Jews were remarkably attached to localities. They cherished the national associations with such places as Bethel, the Red Sea, the Jordan, etc.; but they loved most intensely Jerusalem…Isaiah 62:1-7Isaiah 62:1-7 · The Pulpit CommentaryFrom night to noon.
The passage rather implies than states a very sad condition in which Israel is found, and it suggests to us, as a starting-point—
I. DARK DAYS THROUGH WHICH A CHRISTIAN CHURCH MAY PASS, The evils…