Isaiah 12:5

Sing zahmar ·musical praise· to Adonai, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth!

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

4In that day you will say, “ Yadah ·Extend hands in thankful praise· to Adonai! Call on his name. Declare his doings among the peoples. Proclaim that his name is exalted!

6Cry aloud and shout, you inhabitant of Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking]; for haKadosh Isra'el [the Holy One of God prevails] is great among you!”

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Cross References

Exodus 15:1Then Moses [Drawn out] and the children of Israel [God prevails] sang this song + 15:1. Quoted in Rev 15:3 (Song of Moses; see Ex 15:2-18) to Adonai, and said, 1 “I will sing to Adonai, for he has triumphed gloriously. 2 The horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea. 1

Psalms 68:32Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth! 2 Sing zahmar ·musical praise· to Adonai! Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·. 1

Psalms 98:1+ 98:1 (1-3) MP: The Right Arm of God is reference to sitting at the “Right Hand” of the King. This is the administrator of God’s throne who works and brings about and is God’s Salvation. (See also Right Hand: Ps 89:13, 110:1, 118:16; Is 55:1, 59:16, 63:5). This could also be one next in line to the throne (Ps 89:27 (context 89:20-29)). (Mark 14:62) Sing to Adonai a new song, 2 for he has done marvelous things! 2 His right hand, and his holy arm, have worked salvation for him. 1

Isaiah 40:9You who tell good news to Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], go up on a high mountain. 2 You who tell good news to Jerusalem [City of peace], lift up your voice with strength. 2 Lift it up. Don’t be afraid. 2 + 40:9 (9b-10a) MP: Messiah has the titles of Yahweh and God associated with him (similar to the Angel of Yahweh in Ex 23:20-21). (See also Index: The Angel of Yahweh). (John 1:14) Say to the cities of Judah [Praised], “Behold, your God!” 1

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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