The Hebrew word “Beulah” means married.
The relationship between God and the nation of Israel was often compared to a marriage. Israel was frequently referred to as a bride of God in the Old Testament.
This following passage was rejoicing that the people of God were returning to Israel after years spent in exile in Babylon.
Isaiah 62:4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land Beulah: for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.
The prophet Isaiah is telling the world how the people returned to their religious roots, their homeland and their God.
Beulah land is a state of holy bliss. When one is there, Heaven is clearly visible.
Dwelling in Beulah Land
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Far away the noise of strife upon my ear is falling; — Then I know the sins of earth beset on every hand; — Doubt and fear and things of earth in vain to me are calling; — None of these shall move me from Beulah Land.
Chorus:
I’m living on the mountain, underneath a cloudless sky, — I’m drinking at the fountain that never shall run dry; — Oh, yes! I’m feasting on the manna from a bountiful supply, — For I am dwelling in Beulah Land.
Far below the storm of doubt upon the world is beating, — Sons of men in battle long the enemy withstand; — Safe am I within the castle of God’s Word retreating; — Nothing then can reach me—’tis Beulah Land.
Let the stormy breezes blow, their cry cannot alarm me; — I am safely sheltered here, protected by God’s hand; — Here the sun is always shining, here there’s naught can harm me; — I am safe forever in Beulah Land.
Viewing here the works of God, I sink in contemplation; — Hearing now His blessed voice, I see the way He planned; — Dwelling in the Spirit, here I learn of full salvation; — Gladly I will tarry in Beulah Land.
Charles A. Miles 1911
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