Isaiah 12
1 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
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.
Common Questions About Isaiah 12
What kind of chapter is Isaiah 12?
This short chapter is a song of praise and thanksgiving, celebrating God's salvation and comfort after the judgment described in earlier chapters, declaring that God's anger has turned away and He has become the people's strength and song.
What does the chapter call people to do?
The chapter calls people to give thanks, make God's deeds known among the nations, and shout aloud with joy, showing genuine response to God's salvation involves both personal praise and outward proclamation.
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Questions to Think About
- How do you make space for genuine praise and thanksgiving after a difficult season passes?
- What deeds of God in your own life might be worth making known to others?
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