Friday, January 7, 2022

#ScriptureReflection - Isaiah 62:1-5 (1.7.22)

A New Name for Zion

For Zion’s sake I will not be silent,
    for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep still,
Until her vindication shines forth like the dawn
    and her salvation like a burning torch.

Nations shall behold your vindication,
    and all kings your glory;
You shall be called by a new name
    bestowed by the mouth of the Lord.

You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the Lord,
    a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

No more shall you be called “Forsaken,”
    nor your land called “Desolate,”
But you shall be called “My Delight is in her,”
    and your land “Espoused.”
For the Lord delights in you,
    and your land shall be espoused.

For as a young man marries a virgin,
    your Builder shall marry you;
And as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride
    so shall your God rejoice in you.


Source: NABRE (New American Bible Revised Edition)


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