Isaiah 62:12
And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the Lord: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.
Cross-reference
In Isaiah 62:4, God promises the city will no longer be called 'Forsaken,' directly fulfilled in verse 12's 'not forsaken' declaration.
Isaiah 62:2 promises a new name for Zion; this verse reveals that name as 'Sought out, not forsaken'.
Isaiah 35:9 also speaks of 'the redeemed' walking on the highway of holiness — the same redeemed people named here.
Isaiah 43:1 promises redemption and calling by name; this verse shows that promise fulfilled in naming the redeemed.
Isaiah 60:14 names Zion 'the city of the LORD'; this verse adds further names for the restored city.
Isaiah 60:21 describes a righteous people, paralleling the 'Holy People' identity given here.
Isaiah 63:18 laments that the holy people lost the sanctuary; this verse promises they will be called holy and restored.
Isaiah 56:5 promises an everlasting name to the faithful; this verse gives a new name to the whole city.
In Luke 19:10, Jesus states His mission to seek and save the lost, directly fulfilling the 'sought out' promise of Isaiah 62:12.
In Hebrews 13:5, God's promise 'I will never leave you nor forsake you' directly echoes the 'not forsaken' identity of the redeemed city.
In Matthew 28:20, Jesus promises to be with His disciples always, embodying the 'not forsaken' assurance of Isaiah 62:12.
1 Peter 1:18 explains that this redemption is not with silver or gold — revealing the costly means behind the title 'Redeemed of the LORD'.
Ezekiel 34:11-12 portrays God seeking out His scattered sheep — the same divine seeking that makes the city 'Sought out' here.
1 Peter 2:9 applies the same 'holy nation' language to the church, showing the NT fulfillment of Israel's identity.
Revelation 5:9 shows Christ's redemption extending to every nation — expanding the 'Redeemed of the LORD' from Israel to all peoples.
Psalm 107:2 uses the exact phrase 'the redeemed of the LORD' — a call for them to testify, while here they are named as such.
Deuteronomy 28:9 echoes the 'holy people' promise, linking it to covenant obedience — a condition not stated in this verse.
Deuteronomy 26:19 also promises Israel will be a holy people — the same title given here in Isaiah's restoration vision.
Psalm 74:2 asks God to remember his redeemed congregation and Zion; this verse declares that redemption fulfilled.
Jeremiah 51:5 directly states Israel has not been forsaken, using the same phrase 'not forsaken' as Isaiah 62:12.
Daniel 12:7 mentions 'the holy people' – the exact phrase used in Isaiah 62:12 for redeemed Israel.
Deuteronomy 14:2 also calls God's people holy and chosen; this verse reaffirms that identity for the redeemed.
Exodus 19:6 calls Israel a holy nation; that same title is applied to the restored people in this verse.
1 Peter 1:19 specifies the price as Christ's precious blood — the sacrificial means that accomplishes the redemption named here.
Deuteronomy 7:6 calls Israel a holy people chosen by God, echoing the redeemed holy people here.
Zephaniah 3:20 promises God will make Israel a name and a praise, paralleling Isaiah's vision of a restored, honored people.
In John 4:23, the Father seeks true worshipers, paralleling the 'sought out' status of the redeemed people in Isaiah 62:12.
In John 10:16, Jesus gathers other sheep into one flock, reflecting the redemption and gathering of the 'sought out' people.
In Luke 15:4, the shepherd leaves ninety-nine to find the lost sheep, echoing the 'sought out' theme of Isaiah 62:12.
In Matthew 18:11-13, Jesus' parable of the lost sheep illustrates God actively seeking the lost, mirroring the 'sought out' identity of His people.
Jeremiah 33:9 foretells Jerusalem becoming a name of joy, praise, and honor – similar to Isaiah's restored city called 'sought out' and 'not forsaken'.
Jeremiah 13:11 echoes God's design for Israel to be a people for His name and praise, though they failed to listen – highlighting the contrast with Isaiah's promised restoration.