Bible Strands
Isaiah 62:7
nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet addresses Jerusalem's intercessors, commanding them to persist in prayer without ceasing until God acts. This directive follows the posting of watchmen on the city walls and precedes God's oath of protection over the land.
The words — The Hebrew תִּתְּנ֥וּ (ti.te.Nu) means "you give," paired with דֳמִ֖י (do.Mi) for "rest," forming the command to withhold quietude. The verb יְכוֹנֵ֞ן (ye.kho.Nen) literally means "he will establish," describing God's decisive action regarding the city.
The thread — This theme of God establishing Jerusalem as a testimony appears in Jeremiah 33:9 and Zephaniah 3:19, where the city becomes renown and joy before the nations. Isaiah 60:18 similarly depicts the city's future state of peace and glory.
Why it lands — The text demands persistent intercession conditioned on God's future restoration rather than immediate results. It requires the reader to align their prayers with divine timing and accept that spiritual labor continues until God's stated purpose is fulfilled.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
Cross-references
- Jeremiah 33:9 So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.
- Zephaniah 3:19 Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth.
- Isaiah 60:18 No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.
- Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
- Matthew 6:9 So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
- Isaiah 61:11 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.
- Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
- Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’