John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 12:6
Cry out, and shout ,.... By singing aloud, with the high praises of God in the mouth: thou inhabitant of Zion : born and brought up there, free of Zion, that is settled and dwells there, and so happy; since there plenty of provisions is had, health is enjoyed, and the inhabitants in the utmost safety and protection, having the greatest privileges and immunities; and therefore have reason to sing and shout for joy, and especially for what follows: for great is the Holy One of Israel... read more
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