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Isaiah, 62

1. For the sake of Zion, I will not be silent, and for the sake of Jerusalem, I will not rest, until her Just One advances in splendor, and her Savior is kindled like a lamp.

1. Sionu za ljubav neæu šutjeti, Jeruzalema radi neæu mirovati dok pravda njegova ne zasine k'o svjetlost, dok njegovo spasenje ne plane k'o zublja.

2. And the Gentiles will see your Just One, and all the kings will see your Renown One. And you shall be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord will choose.

2. I puci æe vidjet' tvoju pravednost, i tvoju slavu svi kraljevi; prozvat æe te novim imenom što æe ga odrediti usta Jahvina.

3. And you shall be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

3. U Jahvinoj æeš ruci biti kruna divna i kraljevski vijenac na dlanu Boga svog.

4. You will no longer called Forsaken. And your land will no longer be called Desolate. Instead, you shall be called My Will within it, and your land shall be called Inhabited. For the Lord has been well pleased with you, and your land will be inhabited.

4. Neæe te više zvati Ostavljenom ni zemlju tvoju Opustošenom, nego æe te zvati Moja milina, a zemlju tvoju Udata, jer ti si milje Jahvino i zemlja æe tvoja imat' supruga.

5. For the young man will live with the virgin, and your children will live with you. And the groom will rejoice over the bride, and your God will rejoice over you.

5. Kao što se mladiæ ženi djevicom, tvoj æe se graditelj tobom oženiti; i kao što se ženik raduje nevjesti, tvoj æe se Bog tebi radovati.

6. Upon your walls, O Jerusalem, I have stationed watchmen all day and all night unceasingly; they will not be silent. You who are mindful of the Lord, you should not be silent,

6. Na zidine tvoje, Jeruzaleme, stražare sam postavio: ni danju ni noæu ne smiju zašutjeti. O, vi koji podsjeæate Jahvu, vama nema poèinka!

7. and you should not grant silence to him, until he makes firm and establishes Jerusalem as a praise upon the earth.

7. I ne dajte mu mira dok ne obnovi Jeruzalem, dok ga opet slavom na zemlji ne uèini.

8. The Lord has sworn with his right hand and with the arm of his strength: “Certainly, I will no longer permit your grain to be the food of your enemies. And the sons of foreigners will not drink your wine, for which you have labored.”

8. Zakle se Gospod desnicom i mišicom svojom snažnom: "Neæu više dati žita tvoga za hranu neprijateljima. Neæe više tuðinci piti tvoga vina o kojem si teško radio.

9. For those who gather it will eat it, and they will praise the Lord. And those who bring it together will drink it in my holy courts.

9. Neka ga jedu oni koji su ga želi i neka hvale Jahvu, neka ga piju oni što su ga trgali u predvorju mojega Svetišta!"

10. Pass through, pass through the gates! Prepare a way for the people! Make the road level, remove the stones, and lift up a sign for the people!

10. Proðite, proðite kroz vrata, poravnajte put narodu! Nasipajte, nasipajte cestu, uklonite s nje kamenje. Podignite stijeg narodima!

11. Behold, the Lord has caused it to be heard to the ends of the earth. Tell the daughter of Zion: “Behold, your Saviour approaches! Behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.”

11. Evo, Jahve oglasuje do nakraj zemlje: "Recite kæeri sionskoj: Evo, dolazi tvoj spasitelj. Evo, s njim naplata njegova i njegova nagrada ispred njega!

12. And they will call them: The holy people, the redeemed of the Lord. Then you will be called: A city sought, and not forsaken.

12. Oni æe se zvati 'Sveti narod', 'Otkupljenici Jahvini'. A tebe æe zvati 'Traženi' - 'Grad neostavljeni'."



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Footnotes:

62:1-2 - God promises not to rest until the righteousness and salvation of Jerusalem shine forth like the dawn. This reflects God's commitment to His people and His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises (see also Psalm 37:6 and Revelation 21:2).

62:3-5 - Jerusalem will be like a crown of glory in God's hands, showing His value to His people. God delights in Jerusalem, comparing His relationship with them to a marriage (see also Song of Solomon 2:16 and Revelation 19:7).

62:6-7 - God posts watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem to continually cry out for restoration. This symbolizes the role of constant intercession in God's plan (see also Ezekiel 3:17 and Luke 18:7-8).

62:8-9 - God swears that the people will eat the fruit of their labor, without enemies plundering them. This promise of security reflects the restoration of the promised land (see also Leviticus 26:4-5 and Amos 9:14).

62:10-12 - God calls the people to prepare the way for salvation, proclaiming that Jerusalem will be called the holy city, redeemed by the Lord (see also Isaiah 35:8 and Zechariah 14:20-21).

Verses related to Isaiah, 62:

Isaiah chapter 62 celebrates the future glory of Zion. What promises does God make to His chosen city? This vibrant text describes the transformation of Jerusalem from abandoned city to beloved bride. The chapter emphasizes God's zeal for His people, the coming of salvation, and the call to vigilance. Isaiah 62 also highlights the role of intercessors and preparation for the coming of the Lord. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the themes of restoration and divine identity present in this inspiring chapter.

Revelation 19:7: "Let us rejoice! Let us rejoice and give Him glory! For the time has come for the marriage of the Lamb, and his bride has already made herself ready." - This passage reflects the image of marriage used in Isaiah 62:5 to describe the relationship between God and his people.

1 Peter 2:10: "Before you were not even a people, but now you are the people of God; they had not received mercy, but now they received it." - Peter applies to Gentile believers the promise of Isaiah 62:12 about being called a "holy people."

Ephesians 5:27: "And to present her to himself as a glorious church, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and without blemish." - Paul's description of the purified church reflects the language of Isaiah 62:1-5 about the glory of Zion.

Matthew 21:5: "Say to the daughter of Zion: 'Behold, your king comes to you, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey'." - Matthew quotes Zechariah 9:9, which echoes the language of Isaiah 62:11 about the Savior's coming to Zion.

Revelation 2:17: "Whoever has ears, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who wins, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give you a white stone with a new name inscribed on it, known only to the one who receives it." - The promise of a new name reflects Isaiah 62:2, where Zion receives a new God-given name.

FAQ:

What does the "new Jerusalem" mean in Isaiah 62?

The "new Jerusalem" symbolizes the restoration of Israel and the establishment of a kingdom of peace and justice, where the Lord will be exalted. (Isaiah 62:1-4)

How does God describe His love for Jerusalem in Isaiah 62?

God expresses His love for Jerusalem as unconditional and eternal, promising to protect and restore it as a place of honor and glory. (Isaiah 62:4-5)

What is the role of the "watchman" in Isaiah 62?

The "guardian" is the role of God's people, who are to intercede for Jerusalem, crying out for His intervention until the city is restored. (Isaiah 62:6-7)

What does it mean to be "a crown of beauty in the hands of God" in Isaiah 62?

To be "a crown of beauty" means to be a precious and beloved people of God, who bring honor to Him by their holiness and faithfulness. (Isaiah 62:3)

How does the restoration of Jerusalem bring joy to the Lord in Isaiah 62?

The restoration of Jerusalem brings joy to God, for it is the manifestation of His faithfulness and power, fulfilling His promises of blessing and peace. (Isaiah 62:5)


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