Isaiah 62:2

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 62:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
Isaiah 62:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 62

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2And 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.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, &c.] The innocence of her case, and the justness of her cause, and the vengeance took on her enemies, all being so clear as before declared; as well as her justifying righteousness, which being published in the Gospel to the Gentiles, they shall see it, embrace it, and shall be justified by it, (<450117>Romans 1:17 3:30) or “thy righteous One”, as the Vulgate Latin version, Christ: and all kings thy glory; or, “thy glorious One”, as the same version; her Lord in whom she glories, and who is a glory to her, whom kings shall fall down before and worship, (<197210>Psalm 72:10,11) or the glorious state of the church, which shall draw the eyes of…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Isa 11:10; Isa 42:1-6; Isa 49:7, Isa 49:22-23; Isa 60:3, Isa 60:5, Isa 60:16). new name--expression of thy new and improved condition (Isa 62:4), the more valuable and lasting as being conferred by Jehovah Himself (Isa 62:12; Isa 65:15; Rev 2:17; Rev 3:12).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And the Gentiles shall see - (see Isaiah 11:10 :÷ come a up I father me say Isaiah 49:22; Isaiah 60:3, Isaiah 60:5, Isaiah 60:16). And all kings thy glory - (See the notes at Isaiah 49:7, Isaiah 49:23; Isaiah 52:15; Isaiah 60:3, Isaiah 60:10-11, Isaiah 60:16). And thou shalt be called by a new name - A name which shall be significant and expressive of a greatly improved and favored condition (see Isaiah 62:4). The idea is, that they would not be in a condition in which a name denoting humiliation, poverty, and oppression would be appropriate, but in circumstances where a name expressive of prosperity would be adapted to express their condition. On the custom of giving significant names, see…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“A new name - The church shall be more renowned than ever, both in respect of her condition, and so called Hephzi - bah, and of her relation, and so called Beulah, and this new name the Lord gives them accordingly, Isa 62:4. Isaiah 62:3”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“62:2 The real beauty and glory of God’s people would not be seen in earthly treasures or a rebuilt city but would shine forth from their righteousness. Others would be drawn by this divine gift. • A new name reflects the change in Zion’s status (see 62:4).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Gentiles: Isa 49:6, Isa 52:10, Isa 60:1-3, Isa 61:9, Isa 66:12, Isa 66:19; Mic 5:8; Act 9:15, Act 26:23; Col 1:23 all kings: Isa 49:23, Isa 60:11, Isa 60:16; Psa 72:10, Psa 72:11, Psa 138:4, Psa 138:5 thou shalt: Isa 62:4, Isa 62:12, Isa 65:15; Gen 17:5, Gen 17:15, Gen 32:28; Jer 33:16; Act 11:26; Rev 2:17 Isaiah 62:3”
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