“And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name.”
The promise that the nations will see Zion's righteousness and all kings her glory, and she will be called by a new name that YHWH will pronounce indicates comprehensive transformation of identity and international recognition. The new name represents eschatological transformation: Zion's identity is renewed and divinely conferred. The simultaneous vision by nations and kings emphasizes that restoration includes international acknowledgment and honor. The act of divine naming establishes YHWH's authority over Zion's identity: she becomes what YHWH designates. This verse promises that restoration includes public recognition and restored identity.
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