Isaiah 62:11
Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.
ISAIAH 62:11
This verse announces a cosmic proclamation to the ends of the world. God’s proclamation through Isaiah is that Zion’s salvation is coming and that the worker (the LORD) brings reward and a visible display of his work. The language of “end of the world” reflects prophetic hyperbole common in Isaiah, signaling universal scope. The daughter of Zion represents Jerusalem as the faithful, covenant community. Saying to her that salvation comes, and that his reward is with him, emphasizes the inseparability of God’s salvific acts (deliverance, reward) from the person of God’s Anointed One. The verse sits within a broader hope for restoration, inclusion, and the establishment of righteousness as God’s people are gathered, transformed, and empowered by God’s own acts.
Theological themes include divine initiative in salvation, the eschatological hope of universal recognition of God’s saving work, and the integrity of God’s promises. The verse reinforces the unity of salvation and reward—God’s people do not earn righteousness by their own strength but receive it as a gift of God’s gracious, decisive action in history. It also anticipates Christ-centered fulfillment, where Jesus embodies salvation and reward, drawing all people to himself.
Practically, this invites believers to live in hopeful anticipation and to bear witness to God’s redemptive work. Share testimonies of how God has saved, healed, or restored in your life and in your community. Engage in outreach that communicates the gospel as good news of salvation and restoration for individuals and communities. Emphasize practical acts of mercy—feeding the hungry, supporting the marginalized—so that the world sees salvation in action.
Cross-References: Isaiah 49:6; Luke 2:10-11; Psalm 98:3; Romans 15:12; Revelation 7:9