Isaiah 66:10
New International Version
“Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice greatly with her, all you who mourn over her.

New Living Translation
“Rejoice with Jerusalem! Be glad with her, all you who love her and all you who mourn for her.

English Standard Version
“Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in joy, all you who mourn over her;

Berean Standard Bible
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,

King James Bible
Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:

New King James Version
“Rejoice with Jerusalem, And be glad with her, all you who love her; Rejoice for joy with her, all you who mourn for her;

New American Standard Bible
“Be joyful with Jerusalem and rejoice for her, all you who love her; Be exceedingly glad with her, all you who mourn over her,

NASB 1995
“Be joyful with Jerusalem and rejoice for her, all you who love her; Be exceedingly glad with her, all you who mourn over her,

NASB 1977
“Be joyful with Jerusalem and rejoice for her, all you who love her; Be exceedingly glad with her, all you who mourn over her,

Legacy Standard Bible
“Be glad with Jerusalem and rejoice for her, all you who love her; Be exceedingly joyful with her, all you who mourn over her,

Amplified Bible
“Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; Rejoice greatly with her, all you who mourn over her,

Christian Standard Bible
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her —

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her—

American Standard Version
Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn over her;

Contemporary English Version
If you love Jerusalem, celebrate and shout! If you were in sorrow because of the city, you can now be glad.

English Revised Version
Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn over her:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All who love Jerusalem, be happy and rejoice with her. All who mourn for her, be glad with her.

Good News Translation
Rejoice with Jerusalem; be glad for her, all you that love this city! Rejoice with her now, all you that have mourned for her!

International Standard Version
"Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be happy for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in gladness, all you who mourn over her,

Majority Standard Bible
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,

NET Bible
Be happy for Jerusalem and rejoice with her, all you who love her! Share in her great joy, all you who have mourned over her!

New Heart English Bible
"Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her: rejoice for joy with her, all you who mourn over her;

Webster's Bible Translation
Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:

World English Bible
“Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her. Rejoice for joy with her, all you who mourn over her;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Rejoice with Jerusalem, "" And be glad in her, all you loving her, "" Rejoice with her for joy, "" All you who are mourning for her,

Young's Literal Translation
Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, And be glad in her, all ye loving her, Rejoice ye with her for joy, All ye are mourning for her,

Smith's Literal Translation
Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad in her, all ye loving her: rejoice with her from joy, all ye mourning over her:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all you that mourn for her.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Rejoice with Jerusalem, and exult in her, all you who love her! Rejoice greatly with her, all you who mourn over her!

New American Bible
Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad because of her, all you who love her; Rejoice with her in her joy, all you who mourn over her—

New Revised Standard Version
Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in joy, all you who mourn over her—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad with her, all you who love her; rejoice in joy with her, all you who mourn over her,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Rejoice in Jerusalem and leap for joy in it, all her friends! Be delighted, his people, in sweetness, all who have been in mourning over her!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, And be glad with her, all ye that love her; Rejoice for joy with her, All ye that mourn for her;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Rejoice, O Jerusalem, and all ye that love her hold in her a general assembly: rejoice greatly with her, all that now mourn over her:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Rejoice with Jerusalem
9Shall I bring a baby to the point of birth and not deliver it?” says the LORD. “Or will I who deliver close the womb?” says your God. 10Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her, 11so that you may nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you may drink deeply and delight yourselves in her glorious abundance.…

Cross References
Isaiah 60:1-5
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. ...

Psalm 122:6-9
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. / May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” / For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” ...

Zechariah 8:19
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: The fasts of the fourth, the fifth, the seventh, and the tenth months will become times of joy and gladness, cheerful feasts for the house of Judah. Therefore you are to love both truth and peace.”

Jeremiah 31:12-14
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow. / I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD.

Revelation 21:2-4
I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. / And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. / ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Galatians 4:26
But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother.

Isaiah 49:13
Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.

Psalm 48:11
Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments.

Isaiah 51:3
For the LORD will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song.

Zephaniah 3:14-17
Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! / The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm. / On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. ...

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Jeremiah 33:9-11
So 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. / This is what the LORD says: In this place you say is a wasteland without man or beast, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted—inhabited by neither man nor beast—there will be heard again / the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Revelation 19:7
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.


Treasury of Scripture

Rejoice you with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all you that mourn for her:

rejoice ye

Isaiah 44:23
Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.

Isaiah 65:18
But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.

Deuteronomy 32:43
Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, and to his people.

all ye that love

Psalm 26:8
LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.

Psalm 84:1-4
To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! …

Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

that mourn

Isaiah 61:2,3
To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; …

Ezekiel 9:4
And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.

John 16:20-22
Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy…

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Isaiah 66
1. The glorious God will be served in humble sincerity
5. He comforts the humble by showing the confusion of their enemies
7. With the marvelous growth
10. And the gracious benefits of the church
15. God's severe judgments against the wicked
18. The Gentiles shall have an holy church
24. And see the damnation of the wicked














Be glad for Jerusalem
Jerusalem holds a central place in biblical history as the city chosen by God for His dwelling place and the center of worship for the Israelites. This call to be glad for Jerusalem reflects the prophetic vision of its restoration and future glory. Historically, Jerusalem has faced numerous sieges and destructions, notably by the Babylonians and later the Romans. The exhortation to be glad suggests a future hope and fulfillment of God's promises to restore Jerusalem, as seen in prophecies like those in Zechariah 8:3-5, where God promises to return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem.

and rejoice over her,
Rejoicing over Jerusalem indicates a deep emotional and spiritual connection to the city, which is often seen as a symbol of God's covenant with His people. This rejoicing is not just for the physical city but for what it represents: the presence of God, the fulfillment of His promises, and the ultimate redemption of His people. The call to rejoice is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 122:1, where the psalmist expresses joy at the prospect of going to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem.

all who love her.
The phrase "all who love her" implies a community of believers who have a deep affection and commitment to Jerusalem. This love is rooted in the understanding of Jerusalem's significance in God's redemptive plan. It includes not only the Jewish people but also Gentiles who have come to recognize the importance of Jerusalem in God's purposes, as seen in Isaiah 2:2-3, where all nations are drawn to the mountain of the Lord in Jerusalem.

Rejoice greatly with her,
The repetition of the call to rejoice emphasizes the intensity and sincerity of the joy expected from those who are connected to Jerusalem. This great rejoicing is a response to the anticipated blessings and peace that will come upon Jerusalem, as prophesied in Isaiah 66:12, where God promises peace like a river and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream.

all who mourn over her,
This phrase acknowledges the current state of mourning due to Jerusalem's past sufferings and desolations. Mourning over Jerusalem is a theme found throughout the scriptures, such as in Lamentations, where the prophet Jeremiah laments the destruction of the city. However, this mourning is not without hope. It anticipates a time of comfort and restoration, as promised in Isaiah 61:3, where God will provide for those who mourn in Zion, giving them a crown of beauty instead of ashes.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jerusalem
The central city in Jewish history and prophecy, often symbolizing the people of God and the place of His dwelling.

2. Isaiah
The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Israel, including prophecies of judgment and restoration.

3. Mourners of Jerusalem
Those who lamented the city's destruction and longed for its restoration, representing a faithful remnant.

4. God's Restoration
The event of God bringing back His people and restoring Jerusalem, a theme of hope and renewal.

5. The Exile
The period when the Israelites were taken captive, leading to mourning over Jerusalem's desolation.
Teaching Points
Joy in Restoration
God's promise of restoration brings joy to those who love Him and His purposes. We are called to rejoice in His redemptive work.

Mourning and Comfort
Mourning over sin and its consequences is appropriate, but God promises comfort and restoration to those who mourn with a heart aligned to His will.

Love for God's People
Loving Jerusalem symbolizes a love for God's people and His plans. We are encouraged to pray and work for the peace and prosperity of God's community.

Hope in God's Promises
The prophecy of Jerusalem's restoration reminds us of the certainty of God's promises. We can trust in His faithfulness and look forward to His ultimate restoration.

Active Participation in God's Plan
As believers, we are called to actively participate in God's redemptive work, supporting and rejoicing in His plans for His people.(10) Rejoice ye with Jerusalem . . .--The holy city is still thought of as a mother rejoicing in her new-born child; friends and neighbours (i e., the nations friendly to Israel) who had shown pity for her sufferings are now invited to participate in her joy.

Verse 10. - Rejoice ye with Jerusalem... all ye that love her. The call to rejoicing is general. Restored Jerusalem is to be hailed with joy "by all who love her," whether her own children or foreigners. To both she will be a blessing (vers. 11-13).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Be glad
שִׂמְח֧וּ (śim·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

for
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Preposition
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

Jerusalem
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֛ם (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

and rejoice over her,
וְגִ֥ילוּ (wə·ḡî·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1523: To spin round, rejoice, fear

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who love her.
אֹהֲבֶ֑יהָ (’ō·hă·ḇe·hā)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 157: To have affection f

Rejoice greatly
שִׂ֤ישׂוּ (śî·śū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7797: To be bright, cheerful

with her,
אִתָּהּ֙ (’it·tāh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who mourn
הַמִּֽתְאַבְּלִ֖ים (ham·miṯ·’ab·bə·lîm)
Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 56: To bewail

over her,
עָלֶֽיהָ׃ (‘ā·le·hā)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against


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