Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.
What does Isaiah 62:4 mean?
The Son of God here assures his church of his unfailing love, and his pleading for her under all trails and difficulties. She shall be called by a new name, a pleasant name, such as she was never called by before.
Key themes
LoveJustice and mercyHolinessJudgment
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Keep this verse inside Isaiah 62:1-4 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Related topics
Glossary
- Hephzibah Person
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My delight is in her. (1. ) The wife of Hezekiah and mother of king Manasseh ( 2 Kings 21:1 ). (2. ) A symbolical name of Zion, as representing the Lord’s favour toward her ( Isa. 62:4 ).