Isaiah 62:4 (KJV)

What does Isaiah 62:4 mean?

Isaiah 62:4 promises that God’s people and their land will no longer be known by names of abandonment or ruin, but instead will be called by names that show God’s delight and a restored, close relationship. The verse uses the names “Hephzibah” (meaning “my delight is in her”) and “Beulah” (meaning “married”) to express this transformation.

In Isaiah 62:4, the prophet Isaiah speaks to the people of Jerusalem, who had experienced hardship and exile. God, through Isaiah, assures them that their time of being forsaken and desolate is over. The new names reflect God’s renewed favor and the idea that the land and people will once again be cherished and secure, as in a loving marriage.

The Hebrew behind Isaiah 62:4

• “Forsaken” (עֲזוּבָה, azuvah) means abandoned or left behind. The verse promises that Jerusalem will no longer carry this painful label, signaling a reversal of past judgment.
• “Desolate” (שְׁמָמָה, shemamah) refers to a place laid waste or empty. The land will no longer be seen as ruined or lifeless.
• “Hephzibah” (חֶפְצִי־בָהּ, cheftzi-bah) means “my delight is in her.” This name shows God’s personal pleasure and affection for the people.
• “Beulah” (בְּעוּלָה, be’ulah) means “married.” It pictures the land as no longer abandoned, but joined in a committed, joyful relationship—like a bride to her husband.

Why Isaiah 62:4 matters

• Isaiah 62:4 clears up the idea that God’s rejection of His people is permanent; instead, it shows that restoration and renewed relationship are possible.
• The verse emphasizes that God’s relationship with His people is deeply personal, using names that express delight and commitment rather than distance or anger.
• This promise fits into the larger section of Isaiah, where God is reassuring Jerusalem of future hope, restoration, and a new identity after a period of suffering and loss.