INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 12 This chapter contains a song of praise and thanksgiving for redemption and salvation by Christ, of which the preceding chapter Isaiah 11:1 is a famous prophecy. It begins with an account of the church's former uncomfortable and now comfortable state and condition, Isaiah... [ Continue Reading ]
AND IN THAT DAY THOU SHALT SAY,.... The following song of praise; just as Israel did, when they were brought through the Red sea, and saved out of the hands of their enemies; to which there are several allusions and references in it; that deliverance being typical of salvation by Christ; the Gospel... [ Continue Reading ]
BEHOLD, GOD [IS] MY SALVATION,.... Or Saviour; that is, Christ, who is God, the great God, and so fit to be a Saviour, and is one, was appointed by the Father, provided in covenant, promised in the word, sent in the fulness of time, and is become the author of salvation, which a creature could not b... [ Continue Reading ]
THEREFORE WITH JOY SHALL YE DRAW WATER,.... These words are either an exhortation to others, as the Septuagint and Arabic versions render it, "draw ye"; and so likewise an encouragement to them by her example, or a prophecy that they should do this; that is, apply to Christ for grace, and receive it... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THAT DAY SHALL YE SAY, PRAISE THE LORD,.... On account of his being and perfections, for blessings received from him, especially spiritual ones; and particularly such as are before mentioned, fulness of grace in him, strength and salvation by him, a view of interest in him as a Saviour, and divin... [ Continue Reading ]
SING UNTO THE LORD,.... Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, vocally and together, as Gospel churches, to the glory of God; or "sing the Lord" u, let him be the subject matter of the song, as in Isaiah 12:2 sing how great and good he is; sing what he is in himself, and what he is to others: FOR HE H... [ Continue Reading ]
CRY OUT, AND SHOUT,.... By singing aloud, with the high praises of God in the mouth: THOU INHABITANT OF ZION: born and brought up there, free of Zion, that is settled and dwells there, and so happy; since there plenty of provisions is had, health is enjoyed, and the inhabitants in the utmost safety... [ Continue Reading ]