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Isaiah 12:5
Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet addresses the people of Israel, specifically the citizens of Zion, on a future day of deliverance when they will publicly acknowledge God's exalted name.
The words — גֵא֖וּת (ge.'Ut) translates to majesty or glory, and מוּדַ֥עַת (me.yu.da.'at) means [is] made known, framing the call to worship around God's visible deeds and their global proclamation.
The thread — This command to sing for God's mighty acts and broadcast them worldwide echoes in Exodus 15:1, Psalms 98:1, and Habakkuk 2:14.
Why it lands — The verse demands a two-fold response: vocal praise for what God has accomplished and the active dissemination of that report to every nation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
Cross-references
- Psalms 98:1 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.
- Exodus 15:1 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.
- Habakkuk 2:14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
- Exodus 15:21 And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”
- Isaiah 40:9 Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”
- Revelation 15:3 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!
- Revelation 19:1 After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!
- Psalms 72:19 And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
- Psalms 105:2 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.
- Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”