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Make known his praise around the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this <i>is</i> known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, For He has done excellent things; This <i>is</i> known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Praise the LORD in song, for He has done glorious things; Let this be known throughout the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Praise the LORD in song, for He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Praise the LORD in song, for He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Praise Yahweh in song, for He has done majestic things; Let this be known throughout the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Sing praises to the LORD, for He has done excellent <i>and</i> glorious things; Let this be known throughout the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things. Let this be known throughout the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Yahweh, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known throughout the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing unto Jehovah; for he hath done excellent things: let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Because of your wonderful deeds we will sing your praises everywhere on earth." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Make music to praise the LORD. He has done wonderful things. Let this be known throughout the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD because of the great things he has done. Let the whole world hear the news. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Sing praises to the LORD, because he has acted gloriously, being made known in all the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, for he has done magnificent things, let this be known throughout the earth! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, for he has done excellent things. Let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Yahweh, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Praise YHWH, for He has done excellence, "" This is known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise ye Jehovah, for excellence He hath done, Known is this in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Strike the chords to Jehovah, for he did a lifting up: this being known in all the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath done great things: shew this forth in all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Sing to the Lord, for he has acted magnificently! Announce it to the whole world!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Sing praise to the LORD for he has done glorious things; let this be known throughout all the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously; let this be known in all the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD; for he has done excellent things; this is known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Sing to LORD JEHOVAH, because he has performed magnificence! This is known in all the Earth!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Sing unto the LORD; for He hath done gloriously; This is made known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Sing praise to the name of the Lord; for he has done great <i>things</i>: declare this in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/12-5.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=2694" 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/12.htm">Joyful Thanksgiving</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: zam·mə·rū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">Sing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (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/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">He has done</a> <a href="/hebrew/1348.htm" title="1348: ḡê·’ūṯ (N-fs) -- Majesty. From ga'ah; the same as ga'avah.">glorious things.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">Let this</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: mə·yud·da·ʿaṯ (V-Hofal-Prtcpl-fs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">be known</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”…<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/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1-4</a></span><br />A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. / The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. / He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1-2</a></span><br />Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1-2</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1-3</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Psalm 40:3</a></span><br />He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! / Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Psalm 145:4-7</a></span><br />One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— / the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. / They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-11.htm">Psalm 9:11</a></span><br />Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/47-6.htm">Psalm 47:6-7</a></span><br />Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! / For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3-4</a></span><br />and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! / 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/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9-10</a></span><br />And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. / You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-46.htm">Luke 1:46-49</a></span><br />Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! / For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Sing to the LORD; for he has done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.</p><p class="hdg">sing</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1,21</a></b></br> Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-32.htm">Psalm 68:32-35</a></b></br> Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1</a></b></br> A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.</p><p class="hdg">this is known</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-9.htm">Isaiah 40:9</a></b></br> O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift <i>it</i> up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Psalm 72:19</a></b></br> And blessed <i>be</i> his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled <i>with</i> his glory; Amen, and Amen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/2-14.htm">Habakkuk 2:14</a></b></br> For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/11-12.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-2.htm">Excellence</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-9.htm">Excellent</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/exodus/15-21.htm">Gloriously</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-20.htm">News</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-5.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-28.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/149-3.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-1.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Song</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-3.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-15.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/13-5.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-19.htm">Excellence</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-29.htm">Excellent</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-23.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-23.htm">Gloriously</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-1.htm">News</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-5.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-15.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/luke/20-42.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/isaiah/12-6.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-4.htm">Song</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-13.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/12-1.htm">A joyful thanksgiving of the faithful for the mercies of God</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/12.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/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Sing to the LORD</b><br>This phrase is a call to worship and praise, a common theme throughout the Psalms and prophetic writings. Singing to the LORD is an expression of joy and gratitude, often seen in the context of deliverance and salvation. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, music and singing were integral parts of religious ceremonies and celebrations. This call to sing is not just a personal act but a communal one, inviting the people of God to join together in worship.<p><b>for He has done glorious things</b><br>The "glorious things" refer to the mighty acts of God, particularly His deliverance and salvation of His people. In the context of Isaiah, this can be seen as a reference to the deliverance from Assyrian oppression and a future hope of ultimate salvation through the Messiah. The phrase echoes the song of Moses in <a href="/exodus/15.htm">Exodus 15</a>, where the Israelites praised God for their deliverance from Egypt. It also points forward to the ultimate act of salvation through Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection are the most glorious acts of God.<p><b>Let this be known in all the earth</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the universal scope of God's salvation and the call to proclaim His deeds to all nations. It reflects the missional aspect of Israel's calling to be a light to the Gentiles, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>. The proclamation of God's works is not limited to Israel but is intended for all the earth, foreshadowing the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>, where Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations. This global perspective underscores the inclusivity of God's plan of redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book that bears his name. He prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Isaiah primarily ministered. The people of Judah were often the direct audience of Isaiah's prophecies.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a></b><br>Refers to all the peoples of the earth, highlighting the universal scope of God's deeds and the call for all to recognize His glory.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_glorious_things.htm">The Glorious Things</a></b><br>This refers to the mighty acts of God, particularly His deliverance and salvation, which are to be proclaimed throughout the world.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_worship.htm">The Call to Worship</a></b><br><a href="/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5</a> emphasizes the importance of worship through song, recognizing God's glorious deeds. Believers are encouraged to incorporate singing into their personal and corporate worship as a response to God's work in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_god's_deeds.htm">Proclaiming God's Deeds</a></b><br>The verse calls for making God's works known throughout the earth. Christians are encouraged to share testimonies of God's faithfulness and salvation with others, both locally and globally.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_glory.htm">Recognizing God's Glory</a></b><br>The "glorious things" God has done should lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of His character. Believers are urged to meditate on God's attributes and actions, fostering a heart of gratitude and awe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_scope_of_god's_salvation.htm">Universal Scope of God's Salvation</a></b><br>The call for all the earth to know God's deeds highlights the inclusivity of God's salvation plan. Christians are reminded of the Great Commission and the importance of evangelism and missions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_response_to_salvation.htm">Joyful Response to Salvation</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/12.htm">Isaiah 12</a> is a song of praise for salvation. Believers are encouraged to respond to their own salvation with joy and to express this joy in their daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_god's_deeds_with_israel's_woes.htm">Isaiah 12:5: How do we reconcile the emphasis on “excellent things” done by God with the historical records of suffering and defeat experienced by the Israelites? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_create_adam_and_eve_if_they'd_sin.htm">Why create Adam and Eve knowing they'd sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_hasn't_micah_4_3's_peace_happened.htm">If Micah 4:3 foretells nations beating swords into plowshares, why has history seen continuous warfare without this promised era of peace?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_concept_of_theodicy.htm">What is the concept of theodicy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">For he hath done excellent things.</span>--Here, again, the Hebrew indicates an echo from <a href="/exodus/15-1.htm" title="Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song to the LORD, and spoke, saying, I will sing to the LORD, for he has triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider has he thrown into the sea.">Exodus 15:1</a> : "He hath triumphed gloriously."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things</span>. This is another quotation, very slightly modified, from the song of Moses, in which these words were part of the refrain (<a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1, 21</a>). <span class="cmt_word">This is known</span>; rather, <span class="accented">let this be known</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> publish it - noise it abroad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/12-5.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">Sing</span><br /><span class="heb">זַמְּר֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(zam·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2167.htm">Strong's 2167: </a> </span><span class="str2">Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He has done</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשָׂ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">glorious things.</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵא֖וּת</span> <span class="translit">(ḡê·’ūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1348.htm">Strong's 1348: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arrogance, majesty, ornament</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Let this</span><br /><span class="heb">זֹ֖את</span> <span class="translit">(zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">be known</span><br /><span class="heb">מוּדַ֥עַת</span> <span class="translit">(mū·ḏa·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hofal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in all</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/12-5.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 12:5 Sing to Yahweh for he has done (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 12:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 12:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/12-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 12:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 12:6" /></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>