Isaiah 42:12

They shall give glory to the Lord, and shall declare his praise in the islands.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 the cities thereof be exalted: Cedar shall dwell in houses: ye inhabitants of Petra, give praise, they shall cry from the top of the mountains.

13The Lord shall go forth as a mighty man, as a man of war shall he stir up zeal: he shall shout and cry: he shall prevail against his enemies.

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Cross References

Psalms 96:3Declare his glory among the Gentiles: his wonders among all people.

Psalms 117:1O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

Isaiah 42:4He shall not be sad, nor troublesome, till he set judgment in the earth: and the islands shall wait for his law.

Romans 15:9But that the Gentiles are to glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: Therefore will I confess to thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles, and will sing to thy name.

Revelation 7:9After this I saw a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and tribes, and peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne, and in sight of the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms 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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