Isaiah 62:12
Isaiah 62:12 in Multiple Translations
And they will be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of The LORD; and you will be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.
And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.
And they shall call them The holy people, The redeemed of Jehovah: and thou shalt be called Sought out, A city not forsaken.
And they will be named, The holy people, Those whose cause has been taken up by the Lord: and you will be named, Desired, A town not given up.
They will be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of the Lord; and you will be called the Sought-After Place, A City No Longer Abandoned.
And they shall call them, The holy people, the redeemed of the Lord, and thou shalt be named, A citie sought out and not forsaken.
And they have cried to them, 'People of the Holy One, Redeemed of Jehovah,' Yea, to thee is called, 'Sought out one, a city not forsaken!'
They will call them “The Holy People, The LORD’s Redeemed”. You will be called “Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken”.
And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.
And they shall call them, The holy people, the redeemed of the Lord. But thou shalt be called: A city sought after, and not forsaken.
They will be called “Yahweh’s own people, the ones whom he rescued”. And Jerusalem will be known as the city that Yahweh loves, the city that is no longer abandoned.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 62:12
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Isaiah 62:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/קָרְא֥וּ
לָ/הֶ֛ם
עַם
הַ/קֹּ֖דֶשׁ
גְּאוּלֵ֣י
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ/לָ/ךְ֙
יִקָּרֵ֣א
דְרוּשָׁ֔ה
עִ֖יר
לֹ֥א
נֶעֱזָֽבָה
וְ/קָרְא֥וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
לָ/הֶ֛ם
Prep | Suff
עַם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
הַ/קֹּ֖דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
Art | N-ms
גְּאוּלֵ֣י
gâʼal
H1350
to redeem
V-Qal-Inf-c
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/לָ/ךְ֙
Conj | Prep | Suff
יִקָּרֵ֣א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
דְרוּשָׁ֔ה
dârash
H1875
to seek
V-Qal-Inf-c
עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
נֶעֱזָֽבָה
ʻâzab
H5800
Forsaken
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 62:12
וְ/קָרְא֥וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
לָ/הֶ֛ם
""
Prep | Suff
עַם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
הַ/קֹּ֖דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
Art | N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
גְּאוּלֵ֣י
gâʼal
H1350
"to redeem"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means redemption, describing the act of a kinsman buying back a relative's property or marrying their widow, as seen in the story of Boaz in Ruth.
Definition: : redeem 1) to redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer, avenge, revenge, ransom, do the part of a kinsman 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as kinsman, do the part of next of kin, act as kinsman-redeemer 1a1a) by marrying brother's widow to beget a child for him, to redeem from slavery, to redeem land, to exact vengeance 1a2) to redeem (by payment) 1a3) to redeem (with God as subject) 1a3a) individuals from death 1a3b) Israel from Egyptian bondage 1a3c) Israel from exile 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to redeem oneself 1b2) to be redeemed
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, [idiom] at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger. See also: Genesis 48:16; Job 3:5; Psalms 19:15.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/לָ/ךְ֙
""
Conj | Prep | Suff
יִקָּרֵ֣א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
דְרוּשָׁ֔ה
dârash
H1875
"to seek"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To seek or ask is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe seeking God or worshiping him. It can also mean to investigate or enquire about something.
Definition: 1) to resort to, seek, seek with care, enquire, require 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to resort to, frequent (a place), (tread a place) 1a2) to consult, enquire of, seek 1a2a) of God 1a2b) of heathen gods, necromancers 1a3) to seek deity in prayer and worship 1a3a) God 1a3b) heathen deities 1a4) to seek (with a demand), demand, require 1a5) to investigate, enquire 1a6) to ask for, require, demand 1a7) to practice, study, follow, seek with application 1a8) to seek with care, care for 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to allow oneself to be enquired of, consulted (only of God) 1b2) to be sought, be sought out 1b3) to be required (of blood)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: ask, [idiom] at all, care for, [idiom] diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-) mancer, question, require, search, seek (for, out), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 9:5; Ezra 10:16; Psalms 9:11.
עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
נֶעֱזָֽבָה
ʻâzab
H5800
"Forsaken"
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.
Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.
Study Notes — Isaiah 62:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 62:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 62:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 62:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 62:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 62:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 62:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 62:12
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 62:12
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 62:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 62:12
- Sermons on Isaiah 62:12
Context — Zion’s Salvation and New Name
10Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations!
11Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”
12And they will be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of The LORD; and you will be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Peter 2:9 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 26:19 | that He will set you high in praise and name and honor above all the nations He has made, and that you will be a holy people to the LORD your God, as He has promised. |
| 3 | Isaiah 62:4 | No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 28:9 | The LORD will establish you as His holy people, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways. |
| 5 | Isaiah 35:9 | No lion will be there, and no vicious beast will go up on it. Such will not be found there, but the redeemed will walk upon it. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 7:6 | For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. |
| 7 | Psalms 107:2 | Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy |
| 8 | Hebrews 13:5 | Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” |
| 9 | Matthew 16:18 | And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. |
| 10 | Isaiah 42:16 | I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. |
Isaiah 62:12 Summary
Isaiah 62:12 tells us that God's people will be called the Holy People and the Redeemed of The LORD, which means they are set apart by God and saved from their sins. This is because of God's love and redemption, as seen in verses like Psalm 130:7-8. As believers, we are part of this group, and we can take comfort in knowing that God has chosen us and will always be with us, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5-6. This means we are never alone and are loved by God, who seeks us out and cares for us deeply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be called the Holy People in Isaiah 62:12?
To be called the Holy People means to be set apart by God for His special purpose, as seen in Leviticus 20:26, where God says His people will be holy because He is holy. This title signifies their unique relationship with God and their role as a witness to the nations.
How does Isaiah 62:12 relate to the concept of redemption in the Bible?
The term 'Redeemed of The LORD' in Isaiah 62:12 points to the idea that God has paid the price to set His people free from sin and its consequences, as explained in Psalm 130:7-8, where it says God will redeem Israel from all their iniquities. This concept is central to the Gospel message, as seen in Romans 3:24, which says we are justified freely by God's grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
What is the significance of being called 'Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken'?
This title signifies that God has chosen and will always care for His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6, where God promises to never leave or forsake His people. It's a promise of God's enduring presence and love, as also emphasized in Hebrews 13:5-6, where God says He will never leave or forsake us.
How does this verse apply to believers today?
As believers, we are part of the Holy People, redeemed by God through Jesus Christ, as stated in 1 Peter 2:9-10, where it says we are a holy nation, a people for God's own possession. We can take comfort in knowing that God has sought us out and will not forsake us, just as He promised in Isaiah 62:12.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you personally to be part of the Holy People, and how does this identity shape your daily life?
- Reflect on times in your life when you felt forsaken or alone; how does the promise of Isaiah 62:12 bring you comfort and reassurance?
- In what ways can you, as a believer, be a witness to the nations of God's redemption and love, as implied in Isaiah 62:12?
- How does the concept of being 'Sought Out' by God impact your understanding of your value and worth in His eyes?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 62:12
And they shall call them the holy people,.... For whom the way is prepared, to whom the standard is lifted up, and the proclamation made, and who upon it are gathered in to Christ the Saviour, and to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 62:12
And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 62:12
They shall call them, The holy people; or, they shall be called, or they shall be, a peculiar, separate people, . Sought out; or, one found that was lost: see . Or, sought out, or for, or one in great esteem, one that the Gentiles should seek to join themselves withal, so as to be one church with her. That reproach should be wiped off from her, that this is Zion whom no man seeketh after, . Or, cared. for, viz. by God, whom he hath out of infinite love gathered to himself. A city not forsaken: see . The meaning is, that thus they shall esteem the gospel church; she shall be accosted With such salutations as these are, the holy people, the redeemed of the Lord, & c.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 62:12
Isaiah 62:12 And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.Ver. 12. And they shall call them the holy people.] Profane persons, therefore, and persecutors of holiness, are not to be reckoned among the people of the Lord. Are not all the Lord’ s people holy? said those rebels; but that helped them not. And thou shalt be called, Sought out.] Or, Much set by, contrary to that of Jer 30:17; "This is Zion that none seeketh after."
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 62:12
(12) The redeemed of the Lord.—Literally, ransomed, as in Isaiah 35:10; Isaiah 51:10. Sought out . . .—i.e., a city which men would seek after to honour, and promote its welfare. (Comp. the opposite, “Zion, which no man seeketh after,” in Jeremiah 30:17.) A city not forsaken.—With special reference to the name “Azubah” in Isaiah 62:4. (Comp, the change of names in Hosea 2:1.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 62:12
Verse 12. They shall call them] These characteristics seem to be put in their inverted order. - 1. God will not forsake them. 2. They shall be sought out. 3. They shall be redeemed. And, 4. Be in consequence a holy people. 1. When God calls, it is a proof that he has not forsaken. 2. When he seeks, it is a proof he is waiting to be gracious. 3. When the atonement is exhibited, all things are then ready. 4.
And when that is received, holiness of heart and life is then to be kept continually in view, as this is the genuine work of God's Spirit; and without holiness none shall see the Lord.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 62:12
12. Zion and its people shall then be recognised in their true character by all. The holy people] The priesthood of humanity; ch. Isaiah 61:6. The redeemed of the Lord] ch. Isaiah 35:10 [Isaiah 51:10]; cf. Isaiah 48:20. Sought out] i.e. “much sought after.” Cf. Jeremiah 30:17, “This is Zion whom no man seeketh after.” A city not forsaken] See Isaiah 62:4.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 62:12
And they shall call them - It shall be the honorable and just name by which they shall be known, that they are a holy people, and that they are the redeemed of Yahweh.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 62:12
12. Time is near when the Church, so extended and flourishing, shall be called by its generally accepted name. The holy people —the redeemed of the Lord — Yea, more.
Sermons on Isaiah 62:12
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Can These Dry Bones Live by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the church's role in reaching out to the Jewish people. He shares his personal journey of coming to recognize the significa |
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Israel in the Last Days by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of aligning with God's purpose for Israel. He urges believers to bless and not curse Israel, as shown in Numbers 23 with the s |
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A Holy Nation by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of separation from the world in the life of Abraham. God called Abraham to leave his country, his family, and his father's hou |
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Evan Roberts Preaching in 1905 by Evan Roberts | Evan Roberts reflects on the glorious deeds of God, emphasizing that no amount of time could fully express His greatness. He challenges the congregation to consider what they offer |
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A Look at the Puritan Through Puritan Eyes by J.I. Packer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Carter, who played a central role in the next chapter of the story. The sermon is divided into three paragraphs: the leaders, the |
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Christ - Part 1 (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency and purpose of the Christian mission. He calls for radical devotion to God and a willingness to leave everything behind to follo |
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Intercession in Prayer by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of intercession and prayer in the mission of spreading the word of God. The key message is that the responsibility to pray for |