Isaiah 62: A Crown of Beauty

The prophet said he would not keep silent for Zion's sake until her righteousness shone like the dawn. The nations would see her glory, and she would be given a new name. You will also be a crown of beauty in Yahweh's hand. She would no longer be called Forsaken or Desolate, but Hephzibah (my delight is in her), for Yahweh delights in you. As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you. God set watchmen on Jerusalem's walls who would never be silent. God swore that enemies would no longer eat her grain. The people were told to prepare the way and lift up a banner, for Behold, your salvation comes! They would be called The Holy People, Yahweh's Redeemed, and Jerusalem Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.

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¹ For Zion’s sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning lamp.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name, which Yahweh’s mouth will name.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ You will also be a crown of beauty in Yahweh’s hand, and a royal diadem in your God’s hand.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ You will not be called Forsaken any more, nor will your land be called Desolate any more; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for Yahweh delights in you, and your land will be married.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ For as a young man marries a virgin, so your sons will marry you. As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ I have set watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem. They will never be silent day nor night. You who call on Yahweh, take no rest,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ and give him no rest until he establishes, and until he makes Jerusalem a praise on the earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ Yahweh has sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, “Surely I will no more give your grain to be food for your enemies, and foreigners will not drink your new wine, for which you have labored,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ but those who have harvested it will eat it, and praise Yahweh. Those who have gathered it will drink it in the courts of my sanctuary.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Go through, go through the gates! Prepare the way of the people! Build up, build up the highway! Gather out the stones! Lift up a banner for the peoples.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Behold, Yahweh has proclaimed to the end of the earth: “Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your salvation comes! Behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him!’”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² They will call them “The Holy People, Yahweh’s Redeemed”. You will be called “Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken”.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Isaiah 62 · Preschool

God Delights in You

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Color the beautiful crown in God's hand. You are precious to God.

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Bible Verse

“You will also be a crown of beauty in Yahweh’s hand, and a royal diadem in your God’s hand.”

Isaiah 62:3 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: A crown is beautiful and precious. God says His people are like a beautiful crown in His hand! Let's practice saying: God delights in me.

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Isaiah 62 · Grade 4

You Will Be Called by a New Name

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In Isaiah 62, the prophet will not stop praying: "For Zion's sake I will not hold my peace... until her righteousness shines out like the dawn." The nations will see her glory, and "you will be called by a new name." "You will also be a crown of beauty in Yahweh's hand."

Her old names were "Forsaken" and "Desolate." Her new names are Hephzibah (my delight is in her) and Beulah (married), "for Yahweh delights in you." God's joy is like a wedding: "As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you." In the New Testament, the church is pictured as Christ's bride (Revelation 21:2, 9).

God posted "watchmen on your walls" who "will never be silent day nor night." The people were told to "take no rest" in prayer and "give him no rest" until Jerusalem was praised. The chapter ends with a call: "Prepare the way of the people!" "Behold, your salvation comes!" Jerusalem would be called "Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken."

Show What You Know

What would the nations see?
What do Hephzibah and Beulah mean?
Which New Testament passage pictures God's people as a bride?
What does God tell the watchmen to do?

Think About It

God delights in His people like a bridegroom rejoices over his bride. How does it feel to know God delights in you?
The watchmen prayed day and night. Who could you pray for persistently?

Memory Verse

“You will not be called Forsaken any more, nor will your land be called Desolate any more; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for Yahweh delights in you, and your land will be married.”

Isaiah 62:4 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for delighting in me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How does it feel to know God is happy with you?
Who was named Hephzibah?

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Isaiah 62 · Grade 5

Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken

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Read and Think

Isaiah 62 continues the vision of chapters 60-61. The speaker vows persistent intercession: "For Zion's sake I will not hold my peace." The goal is visible righteousness, "like the dawn," and salvation "like a burning lamp." Names in Scripture express identity, so a new name signals a new status given by God himself: "which Yahweh's mouth will name."

The name change reverses exile. "Forsaken" (Azubah) and "Desolate" (Shemamah) become "Hephzibah" and "Beulah." Interestingly, Hephzibah was the name of King Hezekiah's wife (2 Kings 21:1). The marriage metaphor is bold: God rejoices over his people "as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride." In the New Testament, Ephesians 5:25-27 and Revelation 19:7 continue this picture of Christ and his church.

God's watchmen are praying intercessors, told to "take no rest" and "give him no rest." God swears by "his right hand" that enemies will no longer seize Israel's harvest. The closing verses echo 40:3 and 57:14: "Prepare the way... Lift up a banner." The herald cries, "Behold, your salvation comes! Behold, his reward is with him." In the New Testament, Revelation 22:12 echoes this. The final names reverse the first: "Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken."

Show What You Know

What does a new name signal in Scripture?
Who in 2 Kings was named Hephzibah?
Which New Testament passages continue the bridegroom picture?
Which New Testament verse echoes his reward is with him?

Crossword

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For Yahweh ____ in you.
You will also be a ____ of beauty in Yahweh’s hand.

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You will also be a crown of ____ in Yahweh’s hand.
You will be called by a new ____.
Say to the daughter of ____.

Think About It

God gives His people new names. What names might God replace in your life, such as forgotten or not enough?
Watchmen give God no rest in prayer. What does persistent prayer look like for you?

Memory Verse

“They will call them “The Holy People, Yahweh’s Redeemed”. You will be called “Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken”.”

Isaiah 62:12 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for delighting in me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What place could you pray for regularly?
How can you keep praying when you do not see an answer?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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