And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
Parallel translations
- WEB and give him no rest, until he establishes, and until he makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
- BSB nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of 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).
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- Zeph 3:19–20Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.
- Jer 33:9And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.
- Isa 60:18Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.
- Luke 18:1–8And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
- Matt 6:9–10After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
- Isa 61:11For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.
- Rev 11:15And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
- Matt 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
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