nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.
Parallel translations
- WEB and give him no rest, until he establishes, and until he makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
- KJV And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
- NKJV And give Him no rest till He establishes And till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
- NASB And give Him no rest until He establishes And makes Jerusalem an object of praise on the earth.
- NLT Give the Lord no rest until he completes his work, until he makes Jerusalem the pride of the earth.
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Quick answer
The watchmen are to give God no rest until He establishes Jerusalem as a praise throughout the earth. It matters because God welcomes bold, persistent prayer.
Overview
Believers are urged to hold God to His own promises, pressing Him in prayer until Jerusalem's restoration brings worldwide praise. This is not irreverence but faith taking God at His word. The goal, a city that is 'a praise in the earth,' anticipates the worldwide worship gathered through the gospel (Revelation 7:9-10).
Cross-references & the web
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- Zeph 3:19–20Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth.
- Jer 33:9So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.
- Isa 60:18No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.
- Luke 18:1–8Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
- Matt 6:9–10So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
- Isa 61:11For as the earth brings forth its growth, and as a garden enables seed to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.
- Rev 11:15Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
- Matt 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
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