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let it sing his praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/42.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the coastlands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/42.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/42.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/42.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD, And declare His praise in the coastlands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/42.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the coastlands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/42.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the coastlands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/42.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD, And declare His praise in the coastlands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/42.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let them give glory to Yahweh And declare His praise in the coastlands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/42.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the islands <i>and</i> coastlands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/42.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD and declare his praise in the coasts and islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/42.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/42.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let them give glory unto Jehovah, and declare his praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/42.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let them announce his praises everywhere. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/42.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/42.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD and announce his praise on the coastlands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/42.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Let those who live in distant lands give praise and glory to the LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/42.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/42.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/42.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Let them give the LORD the honor he deserves; let them praise his deeds in the coastlands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/42.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/42.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the isles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/42.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let them give glory to Yahweh, and declare his praise in the islands. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/42.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They ascribe to YHWH glory, "" And they declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/42.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> They ascribe to Jehovah honour, And His praise in the isles they declare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/42.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They shall set glory to Jehovah, and they shall announce his praise in the islands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/42.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They shall give glory to the Lord, and shall declare his praise in the islands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/42.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />They will give glory to the Lord, and they will announce his praise to the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/42.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD, and utter his praise in the coastlands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/42.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the coastlands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/42.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD and declare his praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/42.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they will give glory to LORD JEHOVAH, and his praises they shall show in the islands!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/42.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let them give glory unto the LORD, And declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/42.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They shall give glory to God, <i>and</i> shall proclaim his praises in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/42-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=9212" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/42.htm">A New Song of Praise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: yā·śî·mū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">Let them give</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kā·ḇō·wḏ (N-ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: yag·gî·ḏū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- To be conspicuous. ">and declare</a> <a href="/hebrew/8416.htm" title="8416: ū·ṯə·hil·lā·ṯōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Praise, song of praise. From halal; laudation; specifically a hymn.">His praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/339.htm" title="339: bā·’î·yîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Coast, region. From 'avah; properly, a habitable spot; dry land, a coast, an island.">in the islands.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-3.htm">Psalm 96:3</a></span><br />Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-3.htm">Psalm 113:3</a></span><br />From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-13.htm">Psalm 148:13</a></span><br />Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Psalm 72:19</a></span><br />And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a></span><br />All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-10.htm">Psalm 145:10-12</a></span><br />All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. / They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might, / to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/67-3.htm">Psalm 67:3</a></span><br />Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2</a></span><br />Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a></span><br />Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-13</a></span><br />In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Revelation 19:5</a></span><br />Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a></span><br />that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9-11</a></span><br />so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/24-15.htm">Isaiah 24:15,16</a></b></br> Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, <i>even</i> the name of the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/66-18.htm">Isaiah 66:18,19</a></b></br> For I <i>know</i> their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27</a></b></br> All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/96-8.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Coastlands</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-9.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-8.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-8.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Islands</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isles</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-9.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Sea-Lands</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Sounding</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-15.htm">Coastlands</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-9.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-7.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-21.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-15.htm">Islands</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-15.htm">Isles</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-21.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-9.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-1.htm">Sea-Lands</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Sounding</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 42</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">The office of Christ, graced with meekness and constancy.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">God's promise unto him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his Gospel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">God will manifest himself, and check idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/42-18.htm">He reproves the people of incredulity.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/42.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/42.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Let them give glory to the LORD</b><br>This phrase calls for the acknowledgment of God's supreme power and majesty. In the context of Isaiah, this is a prophetic call for all nations, not just Israel, to recognize the sovereignty of Yahweh. The call to give glory is a common biblical theme, seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/29.htm">Psalm 29:1-2</a>, where the heavenly beings are also called to ascribe glory to God. Theologically, this reflects the monotheistic belief that God alone is worthy of worship and honor, contrasting with the polytheistic practices of surrounding nations. The imperative "let them" suggests a future fulfillment, possibly pointing to the eschatological vision where all nations will worship God, as seen in <a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a>.<p><b>and declare His praise</b><br>Declaring God's praise involves both verbal proclamation and a lifestyle that reflects His character. In the ancient Near Eastern context, praise was often associated with recounting the deeds and attributes of a deity. For Israel, this meant recounting God's acts of creation, deliverance, and covenant faithfulness. This phrase emphasizes the importance of testimony and witness, as seen in <a href="/psalms/96-3.htm">Psalm 96:3</a>, which calls for declaring God's glory among the nations. The act of declaring is not just for the benefit of the worshiper but serves as a witness to others, inviting them to recognize and worship God.<p><b>in the islands.</b><br>The mention of "islands" extends the call to worship beyond the immediate geographical boundaries of Israel, indicating the universal scope of God's reign. In Isaiah's time, "islands" or "coastlands" often referred to distant lands across the sea, possibly including regions around the Mediterranean. This reflects the prophetic vision of God's salvation reaching the ends of the earth, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, where the Servant is made a light to the nations. Theologically, this anticipates the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations, fulfilling the vision of global worship and recognition of God's glory.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, the LORD is the one to whom glory and praise are due. In the Hebrew text, "Yahweh" is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_islands.htm">The Islands</a></b><br>This term refers to distant lands or coastlands, symbolizing the far reaches of the earth. It indicates the universal scope of God's glory and the call for all nations to recognize and worship Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>The prophet who conveyed God's message to the people of Israel. Isaiah's prophecies often include themes of God's sovereignty and the call for all nations to worship Him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a></b><br>The original audience of Isaiah's prophecy, called to be a light to the nations and to declare God's glory.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a></b><br>Represented by "the islands," these are the Gentile peoples who are also invited to give glory to God, highlighting the inclusivity of God's salvation plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_call_to_worship.htm">Universal Call to Worship</a></b><br>God's glory is not confined to Israel but extends to all nations. Believers are called to participate in this global mission by sharing the Gospel and encouraging worship among all peoples.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a></b><br>Recognizing God's sovereignty should lead us to worship Him. Our lives should reflect His glory in all we do, serving as a testimony to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_as_a_witness.htm">Praise as a Witness</a></b><br>Our praise and worship are powerful witnesses to the world. When we declare God's goodness, we invite others to experience His love and grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a></b><br>The call for the islands to praise God reminds us that the Gospel is for everyone. We should actively seek to include and reach out to those who are different from us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_a_life_of_praise.htm">Living a Life of Praise</a></b><br>Our daily actions and words should declare God's praise. This involves living with integrity, showing love, and being a light in our communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_42.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 42</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_john_owen.htm">What does 'bruised reed' and 'smoking flax' signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_servant_songs_in_isaiah.htm">What are the Servant Songs in Isaiah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_isaiah_42_10-12's_global_praise.htm">Where is the scientific or archeological evidence supporting Isaiah 42:10-12's claim of global praise to this servant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_social_ethics.htm">Does God share His glory with others?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/42.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let them give glory unto the Lord... in the islands</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "let those who are in the islands," or the maritime tracts, "give glory to God" - a repetition of the last clause of ver. 10. The persistency with which the islands, or the maritime tracts of the west, are mentioned (<a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm">Isaiah 41:1, 5</a>; <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10, 12</a>; <a href="/isaiah/49-1.htm">Isaiah 49:1</a>, etc.) may perhaps be accounted for by the fact that Christianity was to obtain its earliest and its most enduring triumphs in these regions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/42-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Let them give</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשִׂ֥ימוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·śî·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">glory</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּב֑וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(kā·ḇō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽיהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and declare</span><br /><span class="heb">יַגִּֽידוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yag·gî·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His praise</span><br /><span class="heb">וּתְהִלָּת֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·hil·lā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8416.htm">Strong's 8416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Praise, song of praise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the islands.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאִיִּ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’î·yîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_339.htm">Strong's 339: </a> </span><span class="str2">A habitable spot, dry land, a coast, an island</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/42-12.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 42:12 Let them give glory to Yahweh (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/42-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 42:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 42:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 42:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 42:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>