Isaiah 62:7
“And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The watchmen are commanded to press God in prayer until he brings Jerusalem to full restoration and she becomes renowned throughout the earth.
Context
The audacious imperative to 'give him no rest' reflects the prophetic tradition of Jacob wrestling with the angel. The goal is not mere survival but Jerusalem becoming a 'praise in the earth,' a testimony to God's covenant faithfulness.
What Does Isaiah 62:7 Mean?
To 'give him no rest' is an astonishing phrase. It sounds almost irreverent, yet it echoes Jacob wrestling with the angel and refusing to release him until blessed. It reflects a deep intimacy with God, the boldness of those who know they have a claim on his heart. The watchmen are urged to plead, to persist, to press the case before the Lord until he acts. The goal is not just restoration but vindication so complete that Jerusalem becomes a 'praise in the earth,' a song sung by all peoples, a testimony to God's power and love.
This is the prayer of faith that refuses to settle for incomplete redemption. We do not pray timidly or half-heartedly but with the confidence of those who know God's character and his promises. We press forward in intercession not because God is reluctant but because prayer is the means by which his kingdom comes and his will is done on earth as in heaven.
In the Original Language
tehillah (תְּהִלָּה), 'praise' -- song of praise, a people whose very existence becomes a hymn of praise to God
Application
In what area of your own life or community are you called to pray without surrender until God brings about full restoration and transformation?