From Isaiah...

Excerpt - Apocalyptic Commentary of the Book of Isaiah by Avraham Gileadi, Ph.D.

62:3–4 Then shall you be a crown of glory in the hand of Jehovah, a royal diadem in the palm of your God. You shall no more be called the forsaken one, nor your land referred to as desolate; you shall be known as she in whom I delight and your land considered espoused. For Jehovah shall delight in you, and your land shall be espoused.

Because God’s “glory” subsists in the consummation of his plan to glorify the earth and its inhabitants (Isaiah 6:3; 25:1; 40:13; 46:11), all culminates with a millennial people who glorify God by their righteousness. Representing the locations of Zion and Jerusalem and their peoples (v 1), they are a “crown of glory” and “royal diadem” wrought by Jehovah’s hand—his servant whom he appoints to restore his people (Isaiah 49:5–8). Espousal of land and people denotes an enduring covenant relationship and a reversal of circumstances for those so blessed (Isaiah 49:13–18; 54:4–10; 60:15; 65:17–19).

62:5 As a young man weds a virgin, so shall your sons wed you; as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.

A great wedding feast marks the unconditional covenant Jehovah makes with his people and with individuals (cf. Isaiah 54:5–10; 55:3). Returnees from exile (Isaiah 43:6–7; 49:22; 60:4) marry those at home. Joy and rejoicing characterize all whom Jehovah redeems at his coming: “Rejoice, then, and be glad forever in what I create. See, I create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy. I will delight in Jerusalem, rejoice in my people” (Isaiah 65:18–19); “This is our God, whom we expected would save us. This is Jehovah for whom we have waited; let us joyfully celebrate his salvation!” (Isaiah 25:9).

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