Isaiah 12:5

Sing unto the LORD; for He hath done gloriously; this is made known in all the earth.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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 shall ye say: 'Give thanks unto the LORD, proclaim His name, declare His doings among the peoples, make mention that His name is exalted.

6Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.'

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Cross References

Exodus 15:1Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spoke, saying: I will sing unto the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea.

Psalms 68:32(68-33) Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah

Psalms 98:1A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; for He hath done marvellous things; His right hand, and His holy arm, hath wrought salvation for Him.

Isaiah 40:9O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah: '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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