Isaiah 12:3
Isaiah 12:3 in Multiple Translations
With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,
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.
So with joy will you get water out of the springs of salvation.
With great happiness you will take water from the well of salvation.
Therefore with ioy shall ye drawe waters out of the welles of saluation.
And ye have drawn waters with joy Out of the fountains of salvation,
Therefore with joy you will draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
You shall draw waters with joy out of the saviour’s fountains:
You(pl), his people, will greatly enjoy being saved like [MET] you enjoy drinking water from a fountain.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 12:3
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Isaiah 12:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׁאַבְתֶּם
מַ֖יִם
בְּ/שָׂשׂ֑וֹן
מִ/מַּעַיְנֵ֖י
הַ/יְשׁוּעָֽה
וּ/שְׁאַבְתֶּם
shâʼab
H7579
to draw
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
מַ֖יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
בְּ/שָׂשׂ֑וֹן
sâsôwn
H8342
rejoicing
Prep | N-ms
מִ/מַּעַיְנֵ֖י
maʻyân
H4599
spring
Prep | N-mp
הַ/יְשׁוּעָֽה
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 12:3
וּ/שְׁאַבְתֶּם
shâʼab
H7579
"to draw"
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
To draw water from a well is what this Hebrew word means, and it is often used to describe the daily task of women in the Bible. In the book of Genesis, it describes the women of the town gathering at the well to draw water and socialize.
Definition: 1) to draw (water) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw (water) 1a2) water-drawing women (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: (woman to) draw(-er, water). See also: Genesis 24:11; Joshua 9:23; Isaiah 12:3.
מַ֖יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
בְּ/שָׂשׂ֑וֹן
sâsôwn
H8342
"rejoicing"
Prep | N-ms
This word describes a feeling of great joy or celebration, like the kind experienced during happy events. It is used in the Bible to describe the joy of God's people, such as in Psalm 16:11, where David talks about the joy of being in God's presence. Joy is a key part of biblical celebrations.
Definition: 1) gladness, joy, exultation, rejoicing 1a) exultation, joy
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: gladness, joy, mirth, rejoicing. See also: Esther 8:16; Isaiah 51:11; Psalms 45:8.
מִ/מַּעַיְנֵ֖י
maʻyân
H4599
"spring"
Prep | N-mp
A mayan was a spring or fountain, and can also refer to a source of satisfaction. It is mentioned in the Bible as a physical spring, but also figuratively as a source of joy or comfort.
Definition: spring
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: fountain, spring, well. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 87:7; Psalms 74:15.
הַ/יְשׁוּעָֽה
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
Art | N-fs
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
Study Notes — Isaiah 12:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 12:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 12:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 12:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 12:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 12:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 12:3
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 12:3
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 12:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 12:3
- Sermons on Isaiah 12:3
Context — 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.”
3With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,
4and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. 5Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 22:1 | Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb |
| 2 | Revelation 22:17 | The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely. |
| 3 | Revelation 7:17 | For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 2:13 | “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns— broken cisterns that cannot hold water. |
| 5 | Isaiah 55:1–3 | “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant— My loving devotion promised to David. |
| 6 | John 4:10–14 | Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” “Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water? Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us this well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock?” Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” |
| 7 | John 7:37–39 | On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. |
| 8 | Isaiah 49:10 | They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water. |
| 9 | John 1:16 | From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. |
| 10 | Psalms 36:9 | For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. |
Isaiah 12:3 Summary
[This verse means that when we trust in God's salvation, we can experience great joy and satisfaction, like drinking from a refreshing spring. As it says in Isaiah 55:1, God invites everyone to come and drink from the waters of salvation. This joy is not just a feeling, but a deep sense of peace and comfort that comes from knowing God is our strength and song, as seen in Psalm 28:7. By trusting in God's salvation, we can experience this joy and share it with others, just like the Psalmist in Psalm 40:3, who sang a new song after experiencing God's salvation.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the springs of salvation mentioned in Isaiah 12:3?
The springs of salvation refer to the abundant and life-giving spiritual resources that come from God, as seen in Isaiah 55:1, where God invites everyone to come and drink from the waters of salvation.
How can we experience joy in drawing water from the springs of salvation?
We can experience joy by trusting in God's salvation, as mentioned in Isaiah 12:2, and by remembering that God is our strength and song, which brings comfort and peace, as seen in Psalm 28:7.
Is this verse only for the Israelites, or can anyone experience the joy of drawing water from the springs of salvation?
This verse is not limited to the Israelites, as Revelation 21:6 and Revelation 22:17 show that God's invitation to drink from the waters of salvation is extended to everyone, regardless of their background or nationality.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives as believers?
This verse reminds us that as believers, we have access to the spiritual resources of salvation, which should fill us with joy and gratitude, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, where we are encouraged to rejoice always and give thanks in every circumstance.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically draw water from the springs of salvation in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of joy and gratitude in my relationship with God, especially during difficult times?
- What are some spiritual resources that I can tap into to experience the salvation of God, and how can I share these with others?
- In what ways can I trust in God's strength and song, as mentioned in Isaiah 12:2, to experience the joy of salvation?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 12:3
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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 12:3
Your thirsty and fainting souls shall be filled with Divine graces and comforts, which you may plentifully draw from God in the use of gospel ordinances, which was oft signified by water, both in the Old and in the New Testament. He seems to allude to the state of Israel in the wilderness, where when they had been tormented with thirst, they were greatly refreshed and delighted with those waters which God so graciously and wonderfully afforded them in that dry and barren land, 21:16-18.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 12:3
Isaiah 12:3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.Ver. 3. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water.] Joy is the just man’ s portion, and Christ is the never failing fountain whence by a lively faith he may infallibly fetch it. Christ was much delighted with this metaphor; see John 1:16. Out of this fountain only may men quench their spiritual thirst after righteousness. Haec sola est aqua quae animas arentes, marentes et squalidas reficit, et recreat. These wells of salvation are those "words of eternal life," the rich and "precious promises," "whereby we are made partakers of the divine nature," and of the Holy Spirit, which is frequently and fitly compared to water in regard of (1.) Ablution; (2.) of Fructification; and (3.) of Refrigeration. Some think the prophet here alludeth to those softly running waters of Shiloah, or to the rock water that followed them in the wilderness, or to that famous fountain, whence they drew waters with so much mirth and melody. Sanchez.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 12:3
(3) Therefore with joy shall ye draw water . . .—Literally, And with joy. The words may be either part of the hymn, or addressed to those who are to join in it. The latter seems most in harmony with the context. In the later ritual of the Feast of Tabernacles, the priests went in solemn procession to the Pool of Siloam, filled a golden vase with water, carried it to the Temple, and poured it out on the western side of the altar of burnt offering, while the people chanted the great Hallel (Hymn of Praise) of Psalms 113-118 (See Note on John 7:37.) If we may assume that this represented the ritual of the monarchy, we may reasonably infer that the words of Isaiah pointed to it. The Talmud expressly connects the act with the symbolism of Isaiah’s words (Jer. Succa, v. 1), and the prophet’s reference to the “waters of Shiloah” in Isaiah 8:6, confirms the inference.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 12:3
3. A promise connecting the first song with the second (Isaiah 12:4-6). 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.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 12:3
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
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 12:3
3. Draw water — What gift so welcome, so precious, after experience in the Desert of Sinai? Wells of salvation — The inexhaustible riches of the Holy Spirit — so the figure clearly means; so the ancient Jews applied it.
Sermons on Isaiah 12:3
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The Greatest Prayer by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the high priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17. He emphasizes the need for believers to prioritize their anger and concern for things that alig |
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I Will Work a Work Not Believed by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Habakkuk in the Bible. The prophet Habakkuk is in despair as he sees the wickedness and injustice in the world, and he wonders w |
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The Millennium - What? Where? When? How? Who? by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the hunger and thirst for God that will characterize the future. He mentions specific instances where he has witnessed this hunger, such as in |
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Rivers of Living Water by James A. Stewart | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of encountering the power of God's word. He recalls a moment as a young boy when he read a verse about rivers of living wat |
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If Any Man Thirst by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the issue of empty religiosity and the lack of true spiritual fulfillment. He uses the analogy of birdwatching to illustrate how some people |
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A Building by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being a minister of the word of God. He describes the process of becoming a life-giving spirit through death to self and e |
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Is the Water in Your Well Drinkable by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of having a good well in a dry and thirsty land. He compares the land to our total being, including our mind, heart, soul, and |