Isaiah 12:5

Sing praise to the name of the Lord; for he has done great things: declare this in all the earth.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

In Context

4And in that day thou shalt say, Sing to the Lord, call aloud upon his name, proclaim his glorious deeds among the Gentiles; make mention that his name is exalted.

6Exalt and rejoice, ye that dwell in Sion: for the Holy One of Israel is exalted in the midst + 12:6 Heb. and Alex. ‘of thee’.of her.

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Cross References

Exodus 15:1Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song to God, and spoke, saying, Let us sing to the Lord, for he is very greatly glorified: horse and rider he has thrown into the sea.

Psalms 68:32and this shall please God more than a young calf having horns and hoofs.

Psalms 98:1A Psalm of David. The Lord reigns;—let the people rage; it is he that sits upon the cherubs, let the earth be moved.

Isaiah 40:9O thou that bringest glad tidings to Zion, go up on the high mountain; lift up thy voice with strength, thou that bringest glad tidings to Jerusalem; lift it up, fear not; say unto the cities of Juda, Behold your God!

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 12:5-6

A Song of Praise. ( b. c. 740.) 4 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. 5 Sing unto the Lord ; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth. 6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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