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

3With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, 4and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. 6Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you 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
• to the LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• forכִּיkîy · forH3588
• He has doneעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• glorious thingsגֵּאוּתgê'ûth · majestyH1348
• Let thisזֹאתzô'th · thisH2063
• be knownיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• in allכֹּלkôl kôl · allH3605
• the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776

Cross-references for Isaiah 12:5

• Exodus 15:1Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.
• Psalms 68:32Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord— Selah
• Psalms 98:1Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
• Psalms 105:2Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.
• Revelation 15:3and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
• Revelation 19:1After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!
• Isaiah 40:9Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”
• Psalms 72:19And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
• Habakkuk 2:14For the earth will 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 loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom 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

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