Isaiah 12:5

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 shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. 4And in that day shall ye say, Give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name, declare his doings among the peoples, make mention that his name is exalted. Sing unto Jehovah; for he hath done excellent things: let this be known in all the earth. 6Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 12:5 word by word

זַמְּר֣וּ יְהוָ֔ה כִּ֥י גֵא֖וּת עָשָׂ֑ה מוּדַ֥עַת זֹ֖את בְּכָל־הָאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear

• Singזָמַרzâmar · to singH2167
• knownיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776

Cross-references for Isaiah 12:5

• Exodus 15:1Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto Jehovah, and spake, saying, I will sing unto Jehovah, for he hath triumphed gloriously: The horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
• Psalms 68:32Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; Oh sing praises unto the Lord; [Selah
• Psalms 98:1Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song; For he hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him.
• Psalms 105:2Sing unto him, sing praises unto him; Talk ye of all his marvellous works.
• Revelation 15:3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty; righteous and true are thy ways, thou King of the ages.
• Revelation 19:1After these things I heard as it were a great voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, Hallelujah; Salvation, and glory, and power, belong to our God:
• Isaiah 40:9O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up on a high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold, your God!
• Psalms 72:19And blessed be his glorious name for ever; And let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.
• Habakkuk 2:14For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea.
• Revelation 11:15And the seventh angel sounded; and there followed great voices in heaven, and they said, The kingdom of the world is becomethe kingdomof our Lord, and of his Christ: and he shall reign for ever 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

Topics related to Isaiah 12:5

• Joy
• Praise
• Testimony
• Worship

In the dictionaries

• Canon of the Old Testament
• Ezekiel
• Isaiah
• Isaiah, Book of

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