Zion's New Name
Isaiah 62:1-12
One Volume
by Gary M. Burge

The prophet prays that the era of God’s victorious kingship, bringing full “salvation” to his people, may come soon (62:1–5). Then the nations will recognize the glory of Zion, which was trampled down by the enemies of God. The new names given are descriptive of the new era: “Hephzibah” (“my delight is in her”) instead of “Deserted,” and “Beulah” (“married”) instead of “Desolate” (62:3–4). The Lord will rejoice …

Baker Publishing Group, The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, by Gary M. Burge