New American Standard Bible 2020
Isaiah 12:5
51Praise the Lord in song, for He has done 2glorious 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 you will joyously draw water From the springs of salvation. 4And on that day you will say, “Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted.” Praise the Lord in song, for He has done glorious things; Let this be known throughout the earth. 6Rejoice and shout for joy, you 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
Cross-references for Isaiah 12:5
- Exodus 15:1Then Moses and the sons of Israel sang this song to the Lord, saying: “I will sing to the Lord, for He is highly exalted; The horse and its rider He has hurled into the sea.
- Psalms 68:32Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth, Sing praises to the Lord, Selah
- Psalms 98:1Sing a new song to the Lord, For He has done wonderful things, His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him.
- Psalms 105:2Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Tell of all His wonders.
- Revelation 15:3And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations!
- Revelation 19:1After these things I heard something like a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Hallelujah! Salvation, glory, and power belong to our God,
- Isaiah 40:9Go up on a high mountain, Zion, messenger of good news, Raise your voice forcefully, Jerusalem, messenger of good news; Raise it up, do not fear. Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”
- Psalms 72:19And blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole 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; and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “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
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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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