Isaiah 12:5
Sing unto the Lord; for he hath wrought a stupendous thing: known is this on all the earth.”
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
In Context
6Call aloud and shout, inhabitress of Zion; for great is in the midst of thee the Holy One of Israel.
Cross References
Exodus 15:1Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and thus did they say, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
Psalms 68:32(68:33) Kingdoms of the earth, sing unto God; sing praises unto the Lord: Selah;
Psalms 98:1“A psalm.” Oh sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done wonderful things: his right hand and his holy arm have gotten him the victory.
Isaiah 40:9Upon a high mountain get thee up, thou that bringest good tidings to Zion; lift up with strength thy voice, thou who bringest good tidings to Jerusalem; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold, [here is] 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 →