Isaiah 12:3

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. THEREFORE WITH JOY SHALL YE DRAW WATER OUT OF THE WELLS OF SALVATION - an expressive image in a hot country. On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles the Jews used to bring water in a golden pitcher from the fountain of Siloam, and pour it, mingled with wine, on the sacrifice on the altar with great rejoicing. This is the allusion in Jesus' words on "the last day of the feast" (; John 7:37). The pouring out of water indicated repentance (: cf., as to the Jews' repentance hereafter, ). There shall be a latter outpouring of the Spirit like the former one on Pentecost ...

3._You shall draw waters with joy_. In this verse he confirms what we have already noticed, that this chapter may be regarded as a seal to confirm the promise which he gave about the redemption of his people. As if he had said, “The salvation of God hath been set before you, as if it were a constant running _fountain_, from which you can _draw waters _in abundance.” This is a very beautiful metaphor; for in this life nothing is more necessary than _water_, so that there is no kind of scarcity that gives us more uneasiness or more distress than a scarcity of _water_. Thus, by a figure of speech, in which a part is taken for the whole, he declares that everything necessary for supporting life flows to us from the undeserved goodness of God. And since we are empty and destitute of everything good, he appropriately compares the mercy of God to a _fountain_, which satisfies those who are thir...

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 dedication (note, John 7:37). The fountain of Siloam was in the eastern part of the city, and the water was borne from that fountain in a golden cup, and was poured, with every expression of rejoicing, on the sacrifice on the altar. It is not probable, however, that this custom was in use in the time of Isaiah. The language is evidently figurative; but the meaning is obvious. A fountain, or a well, in the sacred writings, is an emblem of that which produces joy and refreshment; which sustains and cheers. The figure is often employed to denote that which supports and refreshes th

EXPOSITION ISAIAH 12:1 THE SONG OF THANKSGIVING OF THE UNITED CHURCH. On each of her deliverances the Church is hound to praise God. In some parts of the Church it is customary on every such occasion to sing a "Te Deum." The ordinary Israelite hymn of praise appears to have been the hundred and thirty-sixth psalm (1 Chronicles 16:34, 1 Chronicles 16:41; 2Ch 5:13; 2 Chronicles 7:3;...

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 from him: for by "water" is meant grace, which is compared to it, because it is softening, purifying, fructifying, cooling, and refreshing, and extinguishes thirst; and this is to be "drawn", it is to be come at, though the well in which it is be deep, and not in the reach of everyone; the bucket is faith that it is drawn with, and this is the gift of God; and it is in the exercise of this grace, which requires diligence, strength, and labour, that saints receive from Christ, and grace for grace; and this is exercised in the use of means, by prayer, reading of the Scriptures, and attendance o...

CHAPTER 12 Israel's Salvation Hymn 1. _When Israel will sing (Isaiah 12:1)_ 2. _What Israel will sing (Isaiah 12:2)_ 3. _To whom Israel will sing (Isaiah 12:4)_ 4. _The Holy One in the midst (Isaiah 12:6)_ It is Israel's future song of praise for salvation. Read in this light what a wonderful meaning this little chapter has. The song will be sung by the delivered and blessed remnant “in that day.” In what day? When the Lord arises to judge; when He is manifested in His glory; when He brings back the captivity of His people....

ISAIAH 12. SONGS OF THANKSGIVING. This is a late appendix to the preceding. It is imitative throughout and copies late passages. Isaiah 11:16 compares Israel's return from the Dispersion with the deliverance of the Hebrews at the Exodus. As a song of praise (Exodus 15) celebrates the destruction of the Egyptians at the Red Sea, so two brief songs (Isaiah 12:1; Isaiah 12:4) are inserted here, which have close points of contact with Exodus 15 and some Pss., especially Psalms 105, also with parts of Isaiah 24-27. The speaker in the first song is apparently the redeemed Israel. He utters thanksgiving for the passing of Yahweh's anger into comfort (Isa

SALVATION. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 49:18; Exodus 14:13; Exodus 15:2.Deuteronomy 32:15; Deuteronomy 32:15). App-92....

A promise connecting the first song with the second (Isaiah 12:4). _wells of salvation_ (cf. Psalms 87:7). The language is figurative, denoting the inexhaustible fulness of the Divine blessings prepared for the people of God....

DISCOURSE: 880 THE WELLS OF SALVATION Isaiah 12:3. _With joy shall we draw water out of the wells of salvation_. WE wonder not that the Scriptures are read with so little interest by the generality: for, till persons know somewhat of their lost estate, and of the way of salvation provided for them, the Bible is to them a sealed book. But let them once experience a taste of the Redeemer’s love, and instantly they will find in the inspired volume mines of wealth. Such a storehouse is that blessed book to the godly in this day: and such will it be to the Jewish Church, when once they shall be converted to the faith of Christ. “_In that day_ they will say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.” (Such will be the reflections at the time of their first discoveries of God’s mercy to them in Christ Jesus