Isaiah 4:3

4:3 Those remaining in Zion, those left in Jerusalem,

will be called “holy,”

all in Jerusalem who are destined to live.

Isaiah 52:9

52:9 In unison give a joyful shout,

O ruins of Jerusalem!

For the Lord consoles his people;

he protects Jerusalem.

Isaiah 62:7

62:7 Don’t allow him to rest until he reestablishes Jerusalem,

until he makes Jerusalem the pride of the earth.


tn The verb that introduces this verse serves as a discourse particle and is untranslated; see note on “in the future” in 2:2.

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tn Or “set apart,” cf. CEV “special.”

tn Heb “all who are written down for life in Jerusalem.” A city register is envisioned; everyone whose name appears on the roll will be spared. This group comprises the remnant of the city referred to earlier in the verse.

tn Or “redeems.” See the note at 41:14.

tn “Jerusalem” is supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons; note the following line.

tn Heb “[the object of] praise.”