Isaiah 42:12

They will give glory to the Lord, and they will announce his praise to the islands.

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In The King James Version

Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.

In Context

11Let the desert and its cities be lifted up. Kedar will dwell in houses. O inhabitants of the rock, give praise! They will cry out from the top of the mountains.

13The Lord will go forth like a strong man; like a man of battle, he will stir up zeal. He will shout and cry out. He will prevail against his enemies.

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Cross References

Psalms 96:3A fire will precede him, and it will enflame his enemies all around.

Psalms 117:1Alleluia. Confess to the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy is forever.

Isaiah 42:4He will not be saddened or troubled, until he establishes judgment on earth. And the islands will await his law.

Romans 15:9and that the Gentiles are to honor God because of his mercy, just as it was written: “Because of this, I will confess you among the Gentiles, O Lord, and I will sing to your name.”

Revelation 7:9After these things, I saw a great crowd, which no one could number, from all the nations and tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and in sight of the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 42:6-13

The Messiah's Approach. ( b. c. 708.) 5 Thus saith God the Lord , he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: 6 I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; 7 To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that… Read the whole commentary →

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