Isaiah 12:4

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 12:4-6

This is the second part of this evangelical song, and to the same purport with the former; there believers stir up themselves to praise God, here they invite and encourage one another to do it, and are contriving to spread his praise and draw in others to join with them in it. Observe, I. Who are here called upon to praise God?the inhabitants of Zion and Jerusalem, whom God had in a particular manner protected from Sennacherib's violence, Isa. 12:6. Those that have received distinguishing... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 12:4

In that day shall ye say, praise the Lord ,.... On account of his being and perfections, for blessings received from him, especially spiritual ones; and particularly such as are before mentioned, fulness of grace in him, strength and salvation by him, a view of interest in him as a Saviour, and divine comforts communicated from him; which is done by giving him the glory of them, and thanks for them. This is a work very proper for Gospel times; it always was a duty, and there was ever reason... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 12:4

Call upon his name - בשמו קראו kiru bishmo , invoke his name. Make him your Mediator, or call the people in his name. Preach him who is the Root of Jesse, and who stands as an ensign for the nations. Call on the people to believe in him; as in him alone salvation is to be found. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 12:1-6

THE SONG OF THANKSGIVING OF THE UNITED CHURCH . On each of her deliverances the Church is hound to praise God. In some parts of the Church it is customary on every such occasion to sing a "Te Deum." The ordinary Israelite hymn of praise appears to have been the hundred and thirty-sixth psalm ( 1 Chronicles 16:34 , 1 Chronicles 16:41 ; 2 Chronicles 5:13 ; 2 Chronicles 7:3 ; Ezra 3:11 ; Jeremiah 33:11 ; 1 Macc. 4:24); but on extraordinary occasions special... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 12:1-6

Christian thanksgiving - its principal characteristics. There is so much allusion in this thanksgiving song to the "song of Moses," that Isaiah cannot but be supposed to intend some comparison between the two. The occasion, however, of their utterance is so different, and their scale and method of construction so far apart, that it is difficult to draw out in detail any comparison between the two that would not appear forced and unnatural. Moses' song is a burst of gratitude for a particular... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 12:1-6

A hymn of praise. Some critics say that the language and the tone of thought are so different here from that of Isaiah, that the hymn cannot be from his pen. The theory seems probable enough that a copyist or reader, who beheld with joy a fulfillment of the words in Isaiah 11:15 , Isaiah 11:16 , on the deliverance from the Babylonian exile, supplemented the oracle with these jubilant words." I. THE FULL HEART SEEKS RELIEF IN RELIGIOUS SONG . If burdened with the sense... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 12:4

Declare his doings among the people ; literally, among the peoples (comp. Psalms 9:11 ; Psalms 77:12 ; Psalms 107:22 ; Psalms 118:17 ). It is always regarded as one of man's chief duties to testify of God's goodness to others. Here Israel is called upon to publish God's mercies and great deeds to the Gentiles. His name is exalted . God is in his Name, and his Name expresses his nature. As there is nothing so exalted in all the universe as God, so there is no name so exalted as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 12:4

God's new name the old one glorified. "Call upon his Name," which is, in Messiah, "Jehovah Jesus," "Immanuel Jesus," or " God with us saving us from our sins." To call upon God's Name is to publicly give him the glory that is his duo. I. THE OLD NAME IS GOD THE PROVIDER . The God who meets and supplies all ordinary human wants. "God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." The God or whom Jacob could say, "He fed me all my life long." The God "in whose hand our breath is, and whose... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 12:4-6

Exultation and activity. There is a jubilant strain throughout these verses; not, however, without a sense of some sacred duty to be performed. We learn— I. THAT THE CHURCH OF CHRIST MAY WELL SPEAK IN THE ACCENTS OF EXULTATION . The terms of the prophecy do not seem to be satisfied with anything less than Messianic blessings; they fit perfectly the estate to which Christ has called us; they belong to that "kingdom of heaven" of which the Son of man had so much... 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

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