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And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
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Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
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Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
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And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.
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Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
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Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
Isaiah 12 Study & Commentary
Overview & Chapter Summary
Isaiah 12 - The Song of Thanksgiving: A brief, liturgical hymn of praise following the promise of the Messiah. It focuses on the transition from divine anger to divine comfort, urging the people to draw water from the "wells of salvation."
Theological Context & Insights
THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
1. Soteriological Joy: "With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" (v. 3). Salvation is a deep, inexhaustible resource.
2. Divine Strength: Jehovah is identified as the believer's strength, song, and salvation, echoing the Song of Moses.
3. Proclamation: The mandate to make God's deeds known among the inhabitants of the earth.
Practical Lessons & Daily Application
PRACTICAL LESSONS
1. Trust over Fear: "I will trust, and not be afraid" (v. 2) is the proper response to God's grace.
2. Public Worship: The duty of the believer is to "praise the Lord" and "call upon his name" abertamente.