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Isaiah 62:1

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Jerome

For the sake of Zion I will not keep silent, and for the sake of Jerusalem I will not rest, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a burning torch. And the nations shall see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will name. You shall be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. …

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Thomas Aquinas

1086. For Zion's sake. Here he promises the honor of glory to the people. And first, the petition of the prophet is set out; second, the promise of the Lord: the Lord has sworn (Isa 62:8). Concerning the first, he does two things: first, he himself asks; second, he leads others to ask: you that are mindful of the Lord (Isa 62:6). 1087. Concerning the first, he does two things. …

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