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Isaiah 12:2
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Joyful Thanksgiving
1In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. 2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
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- Adam Clarke
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The Lord Jehovah - The word יה Yah read here is probably a mistake; and arose originally from the custom of the Jewish scribes, who, when they found a line too short for the word, wrote as many letters as filled it, and then began the next line with the whole word. In writing the word יהוה Jehovah, the line might terminate with יה Yah, the two first letters; and then at the beginning of the next line the whole word יהוה Yehovah would be written. This might give rise to יה יהוה Yah Yehovah. The Yah is wanting here in two of Dr. Kennicott's MSS., in one ancient MS. of my own, and in the Septuagint, Vulgate, Syriac, and Arabic. See Houbigant and De Rossi. My song - The pronoun is here necessary; and it is added by the Septuagint, Vulgate, and Syriac, who read זמרתי zimrathi, as it is in a MS. Two MSS. omit יה Yah, see Houbigant, not. in loc. Another MS. has it in one word, זמרתיה zimrathyah. Seven others omit יהוה Yehovah. See Exo 15:2, with Var. Lect. Kennicott.
John Gill Bible Commentary
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 be; and this the church saw her interest in, and which was the ground of her comfort before declared; and to which she prefixed the word "behold", as a note of asseveration, affirming him to be her Saviour; and of admiration, wondering at it; and of exclusion of all others from being concerned therein; and of attention and direction to others, pointing him out as the only one to look unto. I will trust, and not be afraid; "trust" in Christ for salvation, be confident of enjoying it, and look upon myself safe and secure from all wrath and condemnation, and from every enemy; and not be "afraid" of sin, Satan, the world, death, hell, and wrath to come. The Targum joins this and the preceding clause together, "behold, in the word of God my salvation I trust, and shall not be moved:'' for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; the author of her spiritual strength; the "strength" of her life, and of her heart, which maintained the one, and supported the other; the strength of her graces, and of her duties, by which she exercised the one, and performed the other: and the subject matter of her "song" were his person, and the fulness and fitness of it, his righteousness, and salvation by him; this clause, and the following one, are taken out of Exo 15:2, he also is become my salvation; salvation is wrought out by Christ, and believers have it in him, and they know it, and believe it, and so are already saved in him.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
12:2 God’s promise to save includes reconciliation (1:18), participation (11:10), cleansing and protection (4:3-6), peace and confidence (32:16-17), and restoration (11:6-9). • Lord God (Hebrew Yah Yahweh): The first word is an abbreviation of the second. • The Lord God is my strength and my song: See Exod 15:2; Ps 118:14.
Isaiah 12:2
Joyful Thanksgiving
1In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. 2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 11:11 - Part 3
By Chuck Smith5.4K25:59ExpositionalISA 11:11ISA 12:2ZEC 14:4MAT 23:39MAT 24:12JHN 19:30ROM 8:22In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the current state of the world and the need for God's intervention. He expresses concern over the increasing wickedness and rebellion against God, as well as the violence and chaos in society. Pastor Chuck longs for the return of Jesus Christ to bring an end to the earth's misery and to gather His people, particularly the Jews, from all corners of the earth. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the biblical prophecies regarding the restoration of the kingdom and encourages believers to seek a deeper understanding of God's plan for the future.
Don't Lose Your Song
By David Wilkerson5.1K49:35OvercomersEXO 15:1PSA 40:3PSA 137:4ISA 12:2ACT 16:25JAS 5:13REV 14:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not losing one's song, referring to the joy and praise that comes from having a strong faith in God. The speaker reads from Revelation 14:1-5, highlighting the lyrics of the song that believers should hold onto. The song declares that God will come to the rescue, proving all enemies to be liars and providing strength and victory in battles and crises. The speaker warns against murmuring, complaining, and becoming bitter or angry at God, as this can lead to a loss of song and testimony. The sermon encourages believers to trust in God's everlasting arms and to learn the lesson of relying on His supernatural grace in every test and trial.
Should God Punish Sin
By Rolfe Barnard95449:20ISA 12:2REV 19:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the cross and the need to honor and obey God's law. He highlights the significance of God sacrificing his own son on the cross, emphasizing that the cross must be seen as good and the king of all. The preacher also urges the audience to examine their hearts and strive for personal growth and transformation. He warns against complacency and encourages believers to have faith and hope in God's judgment and promises.
From Faith to Faith - Part 3
By Lance Lambert6761:20:18PSA 20:7ISA 12:2JHN 12:24ROM 1:16EPH 2:8PHP 4:13HEB 11:37This sermon emphasizes living by faith as the foundational principle for believers, highlighting stories of trusting God for provision, protection, and guidance. It encourages ongoing faith from salvation to every aspect of life, illustrating how faith leads to experiencing God's miraculous interventions and transformations.
(Through the Bible) Isaiah - Part 1
By Zac Poonen51257:39ISA 6:8ISA 9:6ISA 11:6ISA 12:2ISA 26:3ISA 28:16ISA 30:18ISA 33:14ISA 35:8This sermon delves into the book of Isaiah, exploring the prophetical messages and historical events outlined in the Old Testament. It highlights the importance of surrendering to God, the consequences of sin and pride, the need for discernment, the power of the anointing, the unity of Jews and Gentiles in the church, and the promise of resurrection and restoration. The sermon emphasizes the significance of fearing God, seeking His will over our own, and finding peace in Him amidst trials and tribulations.
That Day in Christ!
By Phil Beach Jr.935:57SalvationFaithChristISA 12:2Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the significance of Isaiah chapter 12, which prophetically speaks of the transformative experience of encountering Christ. He highlights the Holy Spirit's role in calling believers to total submission and commitment, urging them to embrace the 'Jesus plunge' and draw joyfully from the wells of salvation. Beach explains that this 'day' refers to both a future fulfillment and the present moment when individuals recognize and accept Jesus as their Savior, leading to a life of praise and thanksgiving. He stresses the importance of faith in entering God's rest and experiencing the victory and joy that comes from a relationship with Christ. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to actively engage in their faith and share the glory of God with the world.
Two Pillars of Peace
By David Wilkerson0PeaceTrust in GodISA 12:2ISA 25:9ISA 26:3PHP 4:6David Wilkerson emphasizes the two pillars of peace found in Isaiah's experience: constant communion with God through prayer and unwavering trust in the Lord. In times of uncertainty and fear, Isaiah maintained his peace by focusing on God's presence and strength, demonstrating that a mind stayed on God leads to perfect peace. Wilkerson encourages believers to seek God in prayer and trust Him as their Rock, assuring them that the same peace Isaiah experienced is available today. He reminds us that as we wait on the Lord, we can rejoice in His salvation amidst life's storms.
Mouth Confession; Heart Belief
By C.H. Spurgeon0SalvationFaith and ConfessionISA 12:2JHN 3:16ROM 10:9EPH 2:8C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the necessity of both mouth confession and heart belief in Jesus Christ for salvation, as stated in Romans 10:9. He challenges listeners to reflect on their own faith, asking if they have openly confessed Jesus as their Savior and genuinely believe in His resurrection. Spurgeon assures that if one can affirm both, they are saved, highlighting the certainty of God's promise: 'Thou shalt be saved.' He expresses the importance of being saved from sin's guilt, power, punishment, and ultimately its very presence, celebrating the assurance of salvation through faith.
Grace Reigns
By Robert Anderson0GraceThe Gospel of GloryEXO 33:18ISA 12:2JHN 1:17JHN 3:19JHN 12:31ROM 2:6ROM 5:21ROM 11:33COL 2:151TI 1:11Robert Anderson emphasizes the supremacy of grace in the Gospel, illustrating how God's glory is revealed through His sovereign grace. He warns against preaching a mixed gospel that undermines God's glory and the hope of sinners, stressing that salvation is solely through the blood of Christ and the grace it brings. Anderson explains that the death of Christ marked a pivotal moment in history, where grace triumphed over sin, allowing for the possibility of eternal life for all who believe. He highlights that grace reigns not at the expense of righteousness but through it, affirming that God's blessings are available to all, regardless of their past. Ultimately, he calls believers to rejoice in the grace that has been extended to them through Christ's sacrifice.
God Our Salvation
By William Gadsby0ISA 12:2ISA 51:11JHN 16:14ROM 3:23ROM 4:252CO 4:6EPH 2:12TI 1:9William Gadsby preaches about the necessity of God personally declaring to the soul, 'I am thy salvation,' emphasizing that human efforts and angelic strength are insufficient for salvation, and only God Himself can provide the needed salvation. He delves into the essential need and suitability of this salvation for sinners, highlighting the depth of depravity, the extent of God's holy law, and the comprehensive nature of the salvation provided by God. Gadsby explains the two branches of salvation - what it saves from and what it saves to - illustrating the transformative power of God's salvation in raising sinners from degradation to glory. He concludes by emphasizing the role of the Trinity in this salvation, with God the Father predestinating, Christ securing, and the Holy Spirit revealing and applying this great salvation to the hearts of believers.
Spiritual Fluctuations
By A.W. Pink0Trials and TribulationsSpiritual GrowthGEN 42:36NUM 11:6JOB 29:2PSA 19:10PSA 55:19PSA 89:49ISA 12:2ROM 7:14A.W. Pink explores the concept of 'Spiritual Fluctuations,' emphasizing that true Christians experience significant changes in their spiritual lives, contrasting with those who maintain a steady, unchanging faith. He argues that while many may envy a uniform spiritual experience, such stability can often lack genuine depth and the fear of God. Pink highlights the various changes believers face in their struggles with sin, their enjoyment of Scripture, their faith, prayer life, and external circumstances, suggesting that these fluctuations are essential for spiritual growth and humility before God. Ultimately, he asserts that the trials and changes in a believer's life serve to deepen their relationship with God and enhance their piety.
On Christian Privilege
By Thomas Reade0PSA 27:1PSA 51:10ISA 12:2JHN 4:14JHN 14:6ROM 8:171CO 2:14HEB 6:171JN 2:1Thomas Reade preaches about the unveiling of great privileges of the church of God under the old and new dispensations, emphasizing the need for spiritual discernment to understand the wisdom and power of God. He highlights the journey of the convinced sinner from self-abasement and guilt to longing for salvation and discovering Jesus as the only atonement and refuge. Reade explains the believer's deepening relationship with Jesus, finding in Him wisdom, righteousness, and strength, leading to a life of holiness and happiness through faith. He concludes by pointing out the blessed assurance of faith, the peace in leaving events with God, and the future destination of believers as heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ.
- Adam Clarke
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The Lord Jehovah - The word יה Yah read here is probably a mistake; and arose originally from the custom of the Jewish scribes, who, when they found a line too short for the word, wrote as many letters as filled it, and then began the next line with the whole word. In writing the word יהוה Jehovah, the line might terminate with יה Yah, the two first letters; and then at the beginning of the next line the whole word יהוה Yehovah would be written. This might give rise to יה יהוה Yah Yehovah. The Yah is wanting here in two of Dr. Kennicott's MSS., in one ancient MS. of my own, and in the Septuagint, Vulgate, Syriac, and Arabic. See Houbigant and De Rossi. My song - The pronoun is here necessary; and it is added by the Septuagint, Vulgate, and Syriac, who read זמרתי zimrathi, as it is in a MS. Two MSS. omit יה Yah, see Houbigant, not. in loc. Another MS. has it in one word, זמרתיה zimrathyah. Seven others omit יהוה Yehovah. See Exo 15:2, with Var. Lect. Kennicott.
John Gill Bible Commentary
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 be; and this the church saw her interest in, and which was the ground of her comfort before declared; and to which she prefixed the word "behold", as a note of asseveration, affirming him to be her Saviour; and of admiration, wondering at it; and of exclusion of all others from being concerned therein; and of attention and direction to others, pointing him out as the only one to look unto. I will trust, and not be afraid; "trust" in Christ for salvation, be confident of enjoying it, and look upon myself safe and secure from all wrath and condemnation, and from every enemy; and not be "afraid" of sin, Satan, the world, death, hell, and wrath to come. The Targum joins this and the preceding clause together, "behold, in the word of God my salvation I trust, and shall not be moved:'' for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; the author of her spiritual strength; the "strength" of her life, and of her heart, which maintained the one, and supported the other; the strength of her graces, and of her duties, by which she exercised the one, and performed the other: and the subject matter of her "song" were his person, and the fulness and fitness of it, his righteousness, and salvation by him; this clause, and the following one, are taken out of Exo 15:2, he also is become my salvation; salvation is wrought out by Christ, and believers have it in him, and they know it, and believe it, and so are already saved in him.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
12:2 God’s promise to save includes reconciliation (1:18), participation (11:10), cleansing and protection (4:3-6), peace and confidence (32:16-17), and restoration (11:6-9). • Lord God (Hebrew Yah Yahweh): The first word is an abbreviation of the second. • The Lord God is my strength and my song: See Exod 15:2; Ps 118:14.