Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. New Living Translation Because I love Zion, I will not keep still. Because my heart yearns for Jerusalem, I cannot remain silent. I will not stop praying for her until her righteousness shines like the dawn, and her salvation blazes like a burning torch. English Standard Version For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a burning torch. Berean Standard Bible For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch. Berean Literal Bible For the sake of Zion I will not be silent, and for the sake of Jerusalem I will not be quiet, until her righteousness goes forth like the brightness, and her salvation burns bright like a torch. King James Bible For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. New King James Version For Zion’s sake I will not hold My peace, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, Until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, And her salvation as a lamp that burns. New American Standard Bible For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet, Until her righteousness goes forth like brightness, And her salvation like a torch that is burning. NASB 1995 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet, Until her righteousness goes forth like brightness, And her salvation like a torch that is burning. NASB 1977 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet, Until her righteousness goes forth like brightness, And her salvation like a torch that is burning. Legacy Standard Bible For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet, Until her righteousness goes forth like brightness, And her salvation like a torch that is burning. Amplified Bible For Zion’s sake I (Isaiah) will not be silent, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet, Until her righteousness and vindication go forth as brightness, And her salvation goes forth like a burning torch. Berean Annotated Bible For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s (city of peace) sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch. Christian Standard Bible I will not keep silent because of Zion, and I will not keep still because of Jerusalem, until her righteousness shines like a bright light and her salvation, like a flaming torch. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will not keep silent because of Zion, and I will not keep still because of Jerusalem, until her righteousness shines like a bright light and her salvation, like a flaming torch. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Jerusalem, I will speak up for your good. I will never be silent till you are safe and secure, sparkling like a flame. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation For 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. Good News Translation I will speak out to encourage Jerusalem; I will not be silent until she is saved, And her victory shines like a torch in the night. International Standard Version "And I won't remain silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I won't stay quiet, until her vindication shines out like brightness, and her salvation like a burning torch. NET Bible "For the sake of Zion I will not be silent; for the sake of Jerusalem I will not be quiet, until her vindication shines brightly and her deliverance burns like a torch." New Heart English Bible For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns. Webster's Bible Translation For Zion's sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until its righteousness shall go forth as brightness, and its salvation as a lamp that burneth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch. World English Bible For Zion’s sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning lamp. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor Zion’s sake I am not silent, "" And for Jerusalem’s sake I do not rest, "" Until her righteousness goes out as brightness, "" And her salvation burns as a torch. Berean Literal Bible For the sake of Zion I will not be silent, and for the sake of Jerusalem I will not be quiet, until her righteousness goes forth like the brightness, and her salvation burns bright like a torch. Young's Literal Translation For Zion's sake I am not silent, And for Jerusalem's sake I do not rest, Till her righteousness go out as brightness, And her salvation, as a torch that burneth. Smith's Literal Translation For sake of Zion I will not be silent, and for sake of Jerusalem I will not rest till its justice shall go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a flame shall burn. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFOR Sion's sake I will not hold my peace, and for the sake of Jerusalem, I will not rest till her just one come forth as brightness, and her saviour be lighted as a lamp. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, Until her vindication shines forth like the dawn and her salvation like a burning torch. New Revised Standard Version For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFOR Zion's sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest until her righteousness shall go forth as light and her salvation as a lamp that burns. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of Zion I shall not be silent, and because of Jerusalem I shall not be still, until her righteousness shall go forth as the light, and her salvation shall blaze like lamps OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For Zion's sake will I not hold My peace, And for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, Until her triumph go forth as brightness, And her salvation as a torch that burneth. Brenton Septuagint Translation For Sion's sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as light, and my salvation burn as a torch. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Zion's Salvation and New Name1For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch. 2Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.… Cross References For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, Psalm 102:13-16 You will rise up and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor—the appointed time has come. / For Your servants delight in her stones and take pity on her dust. / So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear Your glory. … Psalm 83:1 A song. A Psalm of Asaph. O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God. Isaiah 40:9 Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!” and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still, Psalm 122:6-9 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. / May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” / For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” … Isaiah 52:7-9 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” / Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion. / Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem. Isaiah 66:10-13 Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her, / so that you may nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you may drink deeply and delight yourselves in her glorious abundance. / For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees. … until her righteousness shines like a bright light, Psalm 37:6 He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. Malachi 4:2 “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. Isaiah 58:8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. her salvation like a blazing torch. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. Isaiah 61:10-11 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. / For as the earth brings forth its growth, and as a garden enables seed to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. Isaiah 49:14-16 But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me; the Lord has forgotten me!” / “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! / Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me. Isaiah 54:1-3 “Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD. / “Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back. Lengthen your ropes and drive your stakes in deep. / For you will spread out to the right and left; your descendants will dispossess the nations and inhabit the desolate cities. Isaiah 52:1-2 Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you. / Shake off your dust! Rise up and sit on your throne, O Jerusalem. Remove the chains from your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion. Treasury of Scripture For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burns. Zion's Isaiah 62:6,7 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, … Psalm 51:18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. Psalm 102:13-16 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come… the righteousness Isaiah 1:26,27 And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellers as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city… Isaiah 32:15-17 Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest… Isaiah 51:5,6,9 My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust… Jump to Previous Brightness Burneth Burning Burns Dawn Forth Goes Hold Jerusalem Jerusalem's Lamp Peace Quiet Rest Righteousness Sake Salvation Shines Shining Silent Sun Thereof Torch Triumph Vindication Zion'sJump to Next Brightness Burneth Burning Burns Dawn Forth Goes Hold Jerusalem Jerusalem's Lamp Peace Quiet Rest Righteousness Sake Salvation Shines Shining Silent Sun Thereof Torch Triumph Vindication Zion'sIsaiah 62 1. The fervent desire of the prophet to confirm the church in God's promises.6. The office of the ministers in preaching the Gospel 10. And preparing the people thereto For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent This phrase emphasizes the importance of Zion, often representing the city of Jerusalem or the people of Israel. The speaker, likely the prophet Isaiah or God Himself, expresses a commitment to advocating for Zion. In biblical context, Zion is a symbol of God's chosen people and His dwelling place. The determination to "not keep silent" underscores the urgency and importance of God's promises to Israel. This reflects God's unwavering commitment to His covenant with Israel, as seen in passages like Psalm 132:13-14, where Zion is chosen as God's dwelling. and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still until her righteousness shines like a bright light her salvation like a blazing torch Persons / Places / Events 1. ZionOften used to refer to Jerusalem, Zion is a symbol of God's chosen people and His dwelling place. It represents the spiritual center of God's kingdom. 2. Jerusalem The historical and spiritual capital of Israel, Jerusalem is central to God's redemptive plan and is often used symbolically to represent God's people. 3. Isaiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book. He prophesied during a time of great turmoil and was a voice for God's promises and judgments. 4. Righteousness and Salvation These are key themes in Isaiah's prophecy, representing God's ultimate plan for His people to be restored and redeemed. 5. God's Promise The event of God’s unwavering commitment to bring about the righteousness and salvation of His people, ensuring their transformation and glory. Teaching Points God's Unyielding CommitmentGod is committed to His people and will not rest until His promises are fulfilled. This assures us of His faithfulness and encourages us to trust in His timing. The Power of Righteousness and Salvation Righteousness and salvation are not just personal attributes but are meant to shine brightly, impacting the world around us. We are called to live in a way that reflects God's light. The Role of Prayer and Proclamation Just as Isaiah would not keep silent, we are encouraged to be persistent in prayer and proclamation of God's promises, advocating for His kingdom to come. Hope in God's Future Restoration This verse gives us hope for the future restoration and glory of God's people. It reminds us that our current struggles are temporary and that God has a glorious plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 62:1?2. How can we actively pray for righteousness to shine in our community today? 3. What does Isaiah 62:1 reveal about God's commitment to His people? 4. How does Isaiah 62:1 connect with Jesus' role as the Light of the World? 5. In what ways can we ensure our actions reflect God's righteousness and salvation? 6. How can we maintain perseverance in prayer for our nation's spiritual revival? 7. What is the significance of Zion in Isaiah 62:1 for believers today? 8. How does Isaiah 62:1 reflect God's commitment to His people? 9. Why is righteousness compared to brightness in Isaiah 62:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 62? 11. How does Isaiah 62:1 align with historical and archaeological findings that question the timeframe of Zion’s restoration? 12. Does Isaiah 62:2, describing all nations seeing Jerusalem’s righteousness, conflict with evidence of the city’s repeated conquests and destructions? 13. How does the promise of a 'new name' for Jerusalem in Isaiah 62:2 reconcile with other biblical passages that describe unchanging divine names? 14. How does Isaiah 60:12 align with historical events when it asserts nations refusing to serve Jerusalem will be utterly destroyed? What Does Isaiah 62:1 Mean For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent“Zion” points to the covenant people, centered in Jerusalem yet ultimately embracing all who trust the Lord (Hebrews 12:22). The speaker—understood to be Isaiah voicing God’s determination—refuses to remain quiet. • God’s love is vocal and active (Psalm 50:2; Isaiah 62:6–7). • Silence would allow despair, so He intervenes with comforting promises (Isaiah 40:1–2). • The same zeal later drives Christ to preach the kingdom without pause (Luke 4:43). By declaring, “I will not keep silent,” the Lord guarantees unceasing advocacy for His people. and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still “Jerusalem” highlights the physical city chosen for God’s dwelling (1 Kings 11:36), a place destined for future glory (Zechariah 8:3). God pledges unrelenting activity. • He watches over the city day and night (Psalm 121:4). • He will not allow enemies to finish their plans (Isaiah 37:33–35). • The risen Christ continues interceding for His own (Romans 8:34), echoing this promise of tireless care. until her righteousness shines like a bright light The goal of God’s persistence is a visible, radiant righteousness in His people. • “Bright light” suggests dawn chasing away darkness (Proverbs 4:18). • God imputes righteousness through faith (Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:22) and then displays it in transformed lives (Philippians 2:15). • Nations are drawn to that brightness (Isaiah 60:3), proving God’s plan to bless the world through His people (Genesis 12:3). The text affirms that this shining is inevitable because it rests on God’s resolve, not human effort alone. her salvation like a blazing torch Salvation is pictured as a torch—intense, unmistakable, and guiding. • The exodus pillar of fire foreshadowed this guiding presence (Exodus 13:21). • Christ declared, “I am the Light of the world” (John 8:12), fulfilling the image. • Believers carry that torch, spreading salvation’s flame (Matthew 5:14–16; Acts 13:47). The promise anticipates a future moment when Israel’s deliverance will be so vivid that the whole earth recognizes God’s hand (Isaiah 11:10–12). summary Isaiah 62:1 captures God’s unbreakable commitment to His people. He refuses silence or rest until Zion—representing both Israel and all redeemed—radiates righteousness and salvation. This resolve guarantees a coming day when the world will see His glory shining through a transformed Jerusalem and a redeemed humanity, proving that the God who speaks also completes what He promises. LXII.(1) For Zion's sake . . .--Opinions again differ as to the speaker. Is he the prophet, or the Servant of Jehovah, or Jehovah Himself ? On the whole, the second view seems to be most in harmony with what follows. The true Servant will carry on what in the language of later theology may be called his mediatorial intercessory work, that there may be no delay in the fulfilment of the glorious promises that have just been uttered. As brightness.--Better, as the brightness of morning, the word being thus used in Isaiah 60:3, Proverbs 4:18. As a lamp . . .--Better, as a burning torch. Verses 1-12. - FURTHER GRACIOUS PROMISES MADE TO ISRAEL BY "THE SERVANT." Some regard the speaker in this chapter as Jehovah; some as the prophet, or the prophetical order; some as "the Servant." The last supposition appears to us the simplest and the best. The close connection with the preceding chapter is evident. If that then be, in the main, "a soliloquy of the Servant," this should he a continuation of the soliloquy. Israel is promised "righteousness," "glory," "a new name," a guard of angels, a time of peace and prosperity, deliverance from Babylon, and triumphant establishment in Zion under God's protection. Verse 1. - For 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. But now there will be a change. God will lift up his voice, and the nations will hear; and the "salvation" of Israel will be effected speedily. For Jerusalem's sake. "Zion" and "Jerusalem" are used throughout as synonyms (Isaiah 2:3; Isaiah 4:3, 4; Isaiah 31:4, 5, and 9; 33:20; 40:9; 41:27; 52:1; 64:10, etc.), like "Israel" and Jacob." Strictly speaking, "Zion" is the mountain, "Jerusalem" the city built upon it. Until the righteousness thereof go forth (comp. Isaiah 54:17; Isaiah 61:10, 11). As brightness; or, as the dawn (comp Isaiah 60:3; Proverbs 4:18; Daniel 6:19). Salvation... as a lamp that burneth; rather, as a torch that blazeth (comp. Judges 15:4; Nahum 2:14; Zechariah 12:6). Israel's "salvation" would be made manifest; primarily by her triumphant return from Babylon, and more completely by her position in the final kingdom of the Redeemer.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For Zion’sצִיּוֹן֙ (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem sake לְמַ֤עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Preposition Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent I will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no keep silent, אֶחֱשֶׁ֔ה (’e·ḥĕ·šeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2814: To be silent, inactive, or still and for Jerusalem’s יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel sake וּלְמַ֥עַן (ū·lə·ma·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent I will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no keep still, אֶשְׁק֑וֹט (’eš·qō·wṭ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 8252: To be quiet or undisturbed until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while her righteousness צִדְקָ֔הּ (ṣiḏ·qāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity shines יֵצֵ֤א (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim like a bright light, כַנֹּ֙גַהּ֙ (ḵan·nō·ḡah) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5051: Brilliancy her salvation וִישׁוּעָתָ֖הּ (wî·šū·‘ā·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity like a blazing יִבְעָֽר׃ (yiḇ·‘ār) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1197: To kindle, consume, to be, brutish torch. כְּלַפִּ֥יד (kə·lap·pîḏ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3940: A flambeau, lamp, flame Links Isaiah 62:1 NIVIsaiah 62:1 NLT Isaiah 62:1 ESV Isaiah 62:1 NASB Isaiah 62:1 KJV Isaiah 62:1 BibleApps.com Isaiah 62:1 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 62:1 Chinese Bible Isaiah 62:1 French Bible Isaiah 62:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 62:1 For Zion's sake will I not hold (Isa Isi Is) |
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