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Isaiah 12:5
5Sing praises to the Lord, for He has done excellent and glorious things; Let this be known throughout the earth.
Isaiah 12:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
- New International Version (NIV)Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world.
- English Standard Version (ESV)"Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Sing to the Lord, For He has done excellent things; This is known in all the earth.
Context of Isaiah 12:5
3Therefore with joy you will draw water From the springs of salvation. 4And in that day you will say, “Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name [in prayer]. Make His deeds known among the peoples [of the earth]; Proclaim [to them] that His name is exalted!” Sing praises to the Lord, for He has done excellent and glorious things; Let this be known throughout the earth. 6Rejoice and shout for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.
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זַמְּר֣וּ יְהוָ֔ה כִּ֥י גֵא֖וּת עָשָׂ֑ה מוּדַ֥עַת זֹ֖את בְּכָל־הָאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Isaiah 12:5
- Exodus 15:1Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the Lord, singing, “I will sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously; The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea.
- Psalms 68:32Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth, Sing praises to the Lord! Selah.
- Psalms 98:1O sing to the Lord a new song, For He has done marvelous and wonderful things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him.
- Psalms 105:2Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonderful acts and devoutly praise them.
- Revelation 15:3And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and wonderful and awe-inspiring are Your works [in judgment], O Lord God, the Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all]; Righteous and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
- Revelation 19:1After these things I heard something like the great and mighty shout of a vast multitude in heaven, exclaiming, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory (splendor, majesty) and power (dominion, might) belong to our God;
- Isaiah 40:9O Zion, herald of good news, Get up on a high mountain. O Jerusalem, herald of good news, Lift up your voice with strength, Lift it up, do not fear; Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”
- Psalms 72:19Blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.
- Habakkuk 2:14But [the time is coming when] the earth shall be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, As the waters cover the sea.
- Revelation 11:15Then the seventh angel sounded [his trumpet]; and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom (dominion, rule) of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He will reign forever and ever.”
Commentaries on Isaiah 12:5
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5Sing unto the Lord - This is the same expression which occurs in the song of Moses Exodus 15:21. Isaiah evidently had that in his eye. He hath done excellent things - Things that are exalted (גאות gê'ûth ); that are worthy to be celebrated, and had in remembrance; things that are majestic, grand, and wonderful. This is known in all the earth - Or, more properly, Let this be known in all the earth.‘ It is worthy of being celebrated everywhere. It should…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-5Make His works known among the peoples: The story of salvation should be shared with everyone, not just the people of Israel (Psalms 67:2; 70:4; 98:2).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. Sing, &c.--alluding to Ex 15:21.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Isaiah 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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