Isaiah 61:9-11
Chapter 61
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Their descendants shall be known among the nations and their offspring among the people. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a race, the Lord has blessed.
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The New Jerusalem
I rejoice greatly in the Lord, my soul exults for joy in my God, for he has clothed me in the garments of his salvation, he has covered me with the robe of his righteousness, like a bridegroom wearing a garland, like a bride adorned with jewels.
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For as the earth brings forth its growth, and as a garden makes seeds spring up, so will the Lord God make justice and praise spring up in the sight of all nations.
Commentaries
Restoration.
This renewal signifies a complete transformation resulting in a new identity and mission. This is what the Lord means by the new name He gives to the city (3). It is a priestly people who will serve their ministry to the nations (6).
The New Jerusalem.
This poem uses marriage as a metaphor to illustrate God’s love for His people (cf. 62:5). It describes a faithful and committed love that promises to renew the joy of the covenant (5). The sustainability of agriculture guarantees peace (8-9).