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Isaiah 42:12
Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet issues a call to remote regions and nations to respond to Yahweh’s impending warrior-like intervention described in the surrounding verses.
The words — The verse hinges on יָשׂוּם (ya.si.mu, "let them give") paired with כָּבוֹד (ka.vod, "glory") and יַגִּידוּ (ya.gi.du, "let them declare") directed to Yahweh in the islands.
The thread — This demand for global honor echoes Psalm 117:1's command for all nations to extol the LORD, aligns with Romans 15:9's note that Gentiles will glorify God for His mercy, and parallels Psalm 22:27's vision of the earth's ends turning to Him.
Why it lands — The text demands that distant communities actively attribute honor and vocalize praise to Yahweh following His decisive action.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Let them give glory unto the Lord, and declare his praise in the islands.
Cross-references
- Psalms 117:1 Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!
- Romans 15:9 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”
- Psalms 22:27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.
- Isaiah 24:15 Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea.
- Isaiah 42:4 He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.”
- Isaiah 66:18 “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.
- Revelation 5:9 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.
- Revelation 7:9 After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.
- Psalms 96:3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.