And the Gentiles shall see your righteousness, and all kings your glory: and you shall be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.
the Gentiles
Isaiah 49:6 And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
Isaiah 52:10 The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.
Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee…
all kings
Isaiah 49:23 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.
Isaiah 60:11,16 Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought…
Psalm 72:10,11 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts…
thou shalt
Isaiah 62:4,12 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married…
Isaiah 65:15 And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord GOD shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name:
Genesis 17:5,15 Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee…
and all kings your glory.
The mention of "kings" seeing the glory of God's people suggests a universal recognition and respect. In ancient times, kings were the ultimate authority figures, and their acknowledgment would signify a significant shift in power dynamics. This can be connected to the idea of the Kingdom of God being established on earth, where earthly rulers recognize the divine authority and glory of God's people. This is reminiscent of Philippians 2:10-11, where every knee shall bow and every tongue confess the lordship of Christ, indicating a time when God's glory is universally acknowledged.
You will be called by a new name
Receiving a new name in biblical times often signified a change in identity or status. This can be seen in the renaming of Abram to Abraham (Genesis 17:5) and Jacob to Israel (Genesis 32:28). The new name represents a new covenant relationship with God and a transformation of character and purpose. For the people of God, this signifies a renewal and a fresh start, aligning with the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ, where believers are called a "new creation" (2 Corinthians 5:17).
that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.
The phrase emphasizes that the new name and identity are given by divine authority. It is not a self-proclaimed title but one that comes directly from God, ensuring its legitimacy and power. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and His active role in the redemption and transformation of His people. It also connects to Revelation 2:17, where believers are promised a new name known only to them and God, symbolizing a personal and intimate relationship with the Creator.
• In Isaiah’s prophecy God promises a visible, public vindication of His people. Their righteousness will not stay hidden or merely private; it will be displayed before the watching world.
• Isaiah 60:3 echoes the thought: “Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.” The same God who spoke through Isaiah here repeats that future global recognition two chapters earlier, underscoring its certainty.
• Psalm 98:2 adds, “The LORD has made His salvation known and revealed His righteousness to the nations.” Salvation and righteousness go together; what God does in His people internally (salvation) He intends to reveal externally (righteousness).
• Jesus applied the principle personally: “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). Believers today participate in this same pattern—our conduct is meant to point nations to God’s character.
• Zechariah 8:23 pictures people from “all nations and languages” clinging to a Jew’s robe, saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.” The righteousness God gives attracts those still seeking light.
• The promise widens from “nations” to their leaders. Earthly rulers, who often boast in their own splendor, will stand in awe of the glory God places on His people.
• Isaiah 49:23 foretells, “Kings will be your foster fathers… They will bow down facedown… Then you will know that I am the LORD.” God will reverse present power structures and display His supremacy through His people.
• Psalm 102:15 anticipates the same moment: “So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear Your glory.” God’s glory becomes undeniable, even to the highest authorities.
• Revelation 21:24 looks to the New Jerusalem and says, “The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it.” Isaiah’s prophecy is ultimately fulfilled when redeemed humanity—kings included—honors the glory resident in God’s dwelling place and people.
• A new name signals a fresh identity and destiny, given directly by God, not self-chosen or culturally assigned.
• Isaiah 65:15 promises, “To His servants He will give another name.” The shift from former shame to divinely bestowed honor is woven throughout the prophet’s message.
• Revelation 2:17 carries the theme into the church age: Jesus pledges “a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it.” Revelation 3:12 expands it: “Upon him I will write the name of My God… and My new name.”
• Acts 11:26 records an early installment: “The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” A community centered on Christ receives a Christ-bearing name.
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 explains what the new name represents: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” Changed identity flows from transformation within and is declared by God Himself.
Isaiah 62:2 declares a threefold promise: a righteousness so real that entire nations notice, a glory so evident that even kings revere it, and a new name personally spoken by the Lord that seals a transformed identity. God intends His people to be unmistakable evidence of His saving power—seen, honored, and renamed for His glory.
(2) Thou shalt be called by a new name . . .--So in Jeremiah 33:16, the name of the restored city is to be "Jehovah our Righteousness." The root-thought is that the altered state is to be embodied, as in the case of Abraham and Israel, in a new name. Here, however, the effect of the promise is heightened, as in Revelation 2:17; Revelation 3:12, by the absence of the new 'name, as something which is to transcend all experience.Verse 2. - The Gentiles shall see, etc. A continuation of the account of Israel's final glory, as given in Isaiah 61:6-9. What the Gentiles are especially to see and admire is Israel's righteousness. This may point to those acknowledgments of the purity and excellence of the early Church which were made by the heathen (Plin., 'Epist.,' 10:97), and which culminated in the saying, "See how these Christians love one another!" The sceptic Gibbon acknowledges, among the causes of the success of Christianity, "the virtues of the early Christians." All kings (comp. Isaiah 49:7, 23; Isaiah 60:3; Psalm 50:22:11). Thou shalt be called by a new name (comp. vers. 4 and 12; and see also Isaiah 65:15). It is not altogether clear what the "new name" is, since in the remainder of the present chapter more than one name is suggested. Rosenmuller supposes" Hephzibah" to be meant. Dr. Kay suggests "the holy people," and notes that the title of "holy ones," or "saints," is given by St. Paul to all Christians (Acts 26:10; Romans 1:7; Romans 16:15; 1 Corinthians 1:2, etc.). Mr. Cheyne thinks that it is some unknown title of honour, akin to that mentioned by Jeremiah "Jehovah our Righteousness" (Jeremiah 33:16). "New names" will be given to individual saints in the heavenly kingdom (Revelation 2:17; Revelation 3:12).