Isaiah 62:1
For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.
Cross-reference
In Isaiah 62:7, the call is to give God no rest until he establishes Jerusalem — matching the prophet's refusal to be silent in verse 1 until righteousness comes.
In Isaiah 62:6, watchmen are commanded to never be silent — continuing the theme of persistent intercession until Jerusalem's salvation appears.
Isaiah 61:11 uses sprouting plants to describe God causing righteousness to spring up before nations — similar to brightness and torch of salvation in 62:1.
Isaiah 61:10 rejoices in being clothed with salvation and righteousness — the very gifts that 62:1 declares will shine forth from Zion.
In Isaiah 51:5, God declares His righteousness and salvation are drawing near to the nations — echoing the same 'going forth' imagery of righteousness as a brightness in 62:1.
Isaiah 54:14 assures Zion she will be established in righteousness, reinforcing the certainty of the righteousness promised here.
Isaiah 33:5 likewise promises that God will fill Zion with justice and righteousness – the same hope declared here for Jerusalem.
Luke 2:30-32 identifies Jesus as the salvation prepared as a light for Gentiles — directly fulfilling the shining salvation promise of Isaiah 62:1.
Psalm 102:13-16 echoes God's appointed time to favor Zion, emphasizing nations fearing the Lord as Zion is restored.
Psalm 98:1-3 celebrates God revealing His salvation and righteousness in sight of the nations — directly parallel to the brightness and torch in Isaiah 62:1.
1 Kings 11:13 shows God preserving a tribe 'for Jerusalem's sake' — the same motivation as God's determination here for Jerusalem.
Micah 4:2 describes the law and word going out from Jerusalem to nations — parallel to righteousness and salvation shining forth from Zion in 62:1.
Psalm 137:6 vows unwavering commitment to remember Jerusalem, reflecting the same devotion God expresses here.
Psalm 137:5 shows the psalmist's vow to never forget Jerusalem – echoing the same unwavering commitment to Zion seen here from God's perspective.
Psalm 122:6-9 calls for prayer for Jerusalem's peace, paralleling God's promise here but from the human side.
In Psalm 51:18, David prays for God to build up Jerusalem's walls — parallel to Isaiah's intercession for Zion's righteousness and salvation.
Zechariah 2:12 affirms God's choice of Jerusalem as his portion, reinforcing the theme of God's special relationship with Zion.