This chapter Isaiah 12:1 is a part of the vision which was commenced in Isaiah 10:5. The prophet had foretold the deliverance of the nation from the threatened invasion of Sennacherib Isaiah 10; he had then looked forward to the times of the Messiah, and described the certainty, the character, and t... [ Continue Reading ]
AND IN THAT DAY - The day referred to in the previous chapter, the time of the Messiah, when the effects of his reign shall be seen everywhere. The duty of praise, however, is couched in such language as to make it applicable to the event predicted in the former part of the prophecy Isaiah 10 - the... [ Continue Reading ]
BEHOLD, GOD IS MY SALVATION - Or, God is the author, or source, of my salvation. It has not been brought about by any human hands, but is to be traced directly to him. The value of a gift is always enhanced by the dignity and excellency of the giver, and it confers an inestimable value on the blessi... [ Continue Reading ]
THEREFORE - In view of all his mercies, the Hebrew is, however; simply, ‘” and” ye shall draw.’ It has already been intimated that the Jews applied this passage to the Holy Spirit: and that probably on this they based their custom of drawing water from the fountain of Siloam at the feast of the dedi... [ Continue Reading ]
AND IN THAT DAY - (see Isaiah 12:1). CALL UPON HIS NAME - Margin, ‘Proclaim.’ It denotes to call upon him in the way of celebrating his praise. The whole hymn is one of praise, and not of prayer. DECLARE AMONG THE PEOPLE - Among all people, that they may be brought to see his glory, and join in th... [ Continue Reading ]
SING UNTO THE LORD - This is the same expression which occurs in the song of Moses Exodus 15:21. Isaiah evidently had that in his eye. HE HATH DONE EXCELLENT THINGS - Things that are exalted (גאות _gê'ûth_); that are worthy to be celebrated, and had in remembrance; things that are majestic, grand... [ Continue Reading ]
CRY OUT - (צהלי _tsahalı̂y_). This word is usually applied to the neighing of a horse Jeremiah 5:8; Jeremiah 8:16. It is also used to express joy, pleasure, exultation, by a clear and loud sound of the voice Isaiah 10:30; Isaiah 12:6; Isaiah 14:14; Isaiah 54:1; Jeremiah 31:7;... [ Continue Reading ]