Isaiah 62:7 Meaning
And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
Context Explained
5For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.
6I 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,
7And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
8The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured:
9But they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the LORD; and they that have brought it together shall drink it in the courts of my holiness.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Paul encourages believers to pray without ceasing, reflecting the call for continual prayer.
Luke 11:8
Jesus teaches about persistence in prayer, similar to the watchmen's role.
Isaiah 40:31
Both verses highlight the importance of waiting on the Lord for renewal and strength.
Source: Isaiah 62:7