Lux Domini
And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.

What does Isaiah 62:12 mean?

Way shall be made for Christ's salvation; all difficulties shall be removed.

Key themes

Justice and mercySalvationPeaceHoliness

Read with

Keep this verse inside Isaiah 62:10-12 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Jerusalem Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).