Isaiah 12:3-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 12:6

Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion ; i.e. raise a "cry" that may be heard far and wide—a cry that shall be a "shout" of rejoicing. The wool translated "inhabitant" is feminine, and designates the entire community or Church that dwells on the holy hill. For great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee . The crowning glory of the Church is the presence of her Lord in the midst of her a presence continuous ("I am with you always"), efficacious ( John 15:4-6 ), yet... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 12:3

Therefore - In view of all his mercies, the Hebrew is, however; simply, ‘” and” ye shall draw.’ It has already been intimated that the Jews applied this passage to the Holy Spirit: and that probably on this they based their custom of drawing water from the fountain of Siloam at the feast of the dedication (note, John 7:37). The fountain of Siloam was in the eastern part of the city, and the water was borne from that fountain in a golden cup, and was poured, with every expression of rejoicing,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 12:4

And in that day - (see Isaiah 12:1).Call upon his name - Margin, ‘Proclaim.’ It denotes to call upon him in the way of celebrating his praise. The whole hymn is one of praise, and not of prayer.Declare among the people - Among all people, that they may be brought to see his glory, and join in the celebration of his praise.His doings - Particularly in regard to the great events which are the subject of the previous predictions - his interposition in saving people by the Messiah from eternal... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 12:5

Sing 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 be sounded abroad through all lands. This... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 12:6

Cry out - (צהלי tsahalı̂y). This word is usually applied to the neighing of a horse Jeremiah 5:8; Jeremiah 8:16. It is also used to express joy, pleasure, exultation, by a clear and loud sound of the voice Isaiah 10:30; Isaiah 12:6; Isaiah 14:14; Isaiah 54:1; Jeremiah 31:7; Jeremiah 50:11. It is here synonymous with the numerous passages in the Psalms, and elsewhere, where the people of God are called on to exult, to shout, to make a noise as expressive of their joy Psalms 47:1; Psalms... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 12:3

Isaiah 12:3. Therefore Because the Lord Jehovah is your strength and song, and is, and will be, your salvation; with joy shall ye draw water, &c. The assurances God has given you of his love, and the experience you have had of the benefit and comfort of his grace, should greatly encourage your faith in him, and your expectations from him. Out of the wells of salvation Your thirsty and fainting souls shall be filled with divine graces and comforts; which you shall plentifully draw... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 12:4-6

Isaiah 12:4-6. In that day ye shall say, &c. Here we have the second part of the evangelical song, the subject of which, as of the former, is the praise of God. In the former part, believers stir up themselves to praise God; here they invite and encourage one another to do it, and are represented as contriving to spread his praise, and to draw in others to join with them in it. Praise the Lord, call upon his name As giving thanks for former mercies is a modest way of begging for... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 12:1-6

The Messiah’s kingdom (11:1-12:6)A leading theme of this part of the book is that God preserves a remnant out of the destruction of Israel and Judah. Earlier this remnant was likened to the stump of a tree from which springs new life (see 6:13). The remnant is now identified with the royal line of David (son of Jesse) from which comes the Messiah (11:1). The Messiah reverences God and, having the Spirit of God in unlimited measure, knows how to apply God’s wisdom in ruling God’s people. He is... read more

E.W. Bullinger