Isa 62:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : The people will love their land again, just as a young man marries a virgin and takes joy in her. As the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you . God will be like a loving husband to His people, taking great pleasure in them. This is a picture of the close relationship between God and His church. God promises to love and care for His people forever, just as a husband loves his wife (Hosea 2:19–20; Zephaniah 3:17 , Psalm 147:11; Jeremiah 32:41 ).

‏ Isaiah 62:5

v. 5: The people will love their land again, just as a young man marries a virgin and takes joy in her. As the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you . God will be like a loving husband to His people, taking great pleasure in them. This is a picture of the close relationship between God and His church. God promises to love and care for His people forever, just as a husband loves his wife (Hosea 2:19–20; Zephaniah 3:17 ^a, Psalm 147:11; Jeremiah 32:41 ^b).