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Hebrew, "inhabitress"; so "daughter of Zion," that is, Zion and its people.

JFB: Isa 12:6 - -- Of Jerusalem literally (Jer 3:17; Eze 48:35; Zep 3:15, Zep 3:17; Zec 2:10).
The predictions as to foreign nations are for the sake of the covenant pe...
Of Jerusalem literally (Jer 3:17; Eze 48:35; Zep 3:15, Zep 3:17; Zec 2:10).
The predictions as to foreign nations are for the sake of the covenant people, to preserve them from despair, or reliance on human confederacies, and to strengthen their faith in God: also in order to extirpate narrow-minded nationality: God is Jehovah to Israel, not for Israel's sake alone, but that He may be thereby Elohim to the nations. These prophecies are in their right chronological place, in the beginning of Hezekiah's reign; then the nations of Western Asia, on the Tigris and Euphrates, first assumed a most menacing aspect.
Clarke -> Isa 12:6
Clarke: Isa 12:6 - -- Thou inhabitant of Zion - Not only the Jewish people, to whom his word of salvation was to be sent first; but also all members of the Church of Chri...
Thou inhabitant of Zion - Not only the Jewish people, to whom his word of salvation was to be sent first; but also all members of the Church of Christ: as in them, and in his Church, the Holy One of Israel dwells. St. Paul, speaking of the mystery which had been proclaimed among the Gentiles, sums it up in these words:"which is Christ in You, the hope of glory; whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;"Col 1:27, Col 1:28. Well, therefore, may the inhabitant of Zion cry oat and shout, and proclaim the greatness of her Redeemer.
Calvin: Isa 12:5 - -- 5.Sing unto the Lord He continues his exhortation, showing what is the feeling from which this thanksgiving ought to proceed; for he shows that it is...
5.Sing unto the Lord He continues his exhortation, showing what is the feeling from which this thanksgiving ought to proceed; for he shows that it is our duty to proclaim the goodness of God to every nation. While we exhort and encourage others, we must not at the same time sit down in indolence, but it is proper that we set an example before others; for nothing can be more absurd than to see lazy and slothful men who are exciting other men to praise God.
For he hath done glorious things When he asserts that God hath done gloriously, he means that there is abundant ground for singing. The Lord does not wish that his praises should be proclaimed without any reason, but holds out a very rich and very abundant subject of praise, when he frees his people from very hard bondage. We have said that this song is not limited to a short period, but, on the contrary, extends to the whole of Christ’s reign. This work therefore is truly glorious, that God sent his Son to reconcile us to himself, (Joh 3:16,) and to destroy the dominion of death and the devil. (Heb 2:14.) If, therefore, we consider the work of our deliverance as we ought to do, we shall have very abundant ground for praising God.
And this hath been made known through all the earth When he says that this hath been made known, he glances at the calling of the Gentiles, and confirms what has been already stated, that the work is such as ought not to be concealed in a corner, but to be everywhere proclaimed.

Calvin: Isa 12:6 - -- 6.Shout and sing He again exhorts the godly to rejoice in the Lord, at the same time reminding them what is the nature of true joy, and on what it is...
6.Shout and sing He again exhorts the godly to rejoice in the Lord, at the same time reminding them what is the nature of true joy, and on what it is founded. We have no other happiness than to have God dwelling in the midst of us. But for this, our life would be wretched and unhappy, though we should have abundance of other blessings and of every kind of riches. Now, if our heart be set on our treasure, (Mat 6:21,) this happiness will attract all our feelings.
The Holy One of Israel He calls him the Holy One, in order to inform us what he intends to prove himself to be to us, while he dwells with us; that is, that not only his majesty may fill our minds with reverence towards him, for it would at the same time overwhelm us with terror; but that he may vouchsafe to make us the objects of his peculiar care, though separated from the rest of the world. He calls him the Holy One, from the effect produced; for, by gathering us to himself, (Eph 1:10,) and saving us by his grace, he may be said to sanctify us to be his own property. Accordingly, if God is with us, the conviction of his presence will fill us with inconceivable joy. Hence it follows that, when he is absent, we continue to be exposed to grief and sadness.
By the words, Shout and sing, he means that when God magnifies his power in the midst of us, he gives us occasion for no ordinary joy. Again, by directly addressing the inhabitants of Zion, he intimates that all are not capable of so great a blessing, and at the same time indirectly exhorts them to maintain unity of faith, that, by being united to the Church, we may partake of this blessed joy.
TSK: Isa 12:5 - -- Sing : Exo 15:1, Exo 15:21; Psa 68:32-35, Psa 98:1, Psa 105:2; Rev 15:3, Rev 19:1-3
this is known : Isa 40:9; Psa 72:19; Hab 2:14; Rev 11:15-17
Sing : Exo 15:1, Exo 15:21; Psa 68:32-35, Psa 98:1, Psa 105:2; Rev 15:3, Rev 19:1-3
this is known : Isa 40:9; Psa 72:19; Hab 2:14; Rev 11:15-17

TSK: Isa 12:6 - -- Cry out : Isa 40:9, Isa 52:7-10, Isa 54:1; Zep 3:14; Luk 19:37-40
thou : Isa 10:24, Isa 30:19, Isa 33:24; Zec 8:3-8
inhabitant : Heb. inhabitress
grea...
Cry out : Isa 40:9, Isa 52:7-10, Isa 54:1; Zep 3:14; Luk 19:37-40
thou : Isa 10:24, Isa 30:19, Isa 33:24; Zec 8:3-8
inhabitant : Heb. inhabitress
great : Isa 8:18, Isa 24:23, Isa 41:14, Isa 41:16; Psa 9:11, Psa 68:16, Psa 71:22, Psa 89:18, Psa 132:14; Eze 43:7; Eze 48:35; Zep 2:5, Zep 3:15-17; Zec 2:5, Zec 2:10,Zec 2:11

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Barnes: Isa 12:5 - -- Sing unto the Lord - This is the same expression which occurs in the song of Moses Exo 15:21. Isaiah evidently had that in his eye. He hat...
Sing unto the Lord - This is the same expression which occurs in the song of Moses Exo 15:21. Isaiah evidently had that in his eye.
He hath done excellent things - Things that are exalted (
This is known in all the earth - Or, more properly, ‘ Let this be known in all the earth.’ It is worthy of being celebrated everywhere. It should be sounded abroad through all lands. This expresses the sincere desire of all who are redeemed, and who are made sensible of the goodness and mercy of God the Saviour. The instinctive and the unceasing wish is, that the wonders of the plan of redeeming mercy should be everywhere known among the nations, and that all flesh should see the salvation of our God.

Barnes: Isa 12:6 - -- Cry out - ( צהלי tsahalı̂y ). This word is usually applied to the neighing of a horse Jer 5:8; Jer 8:16. It is also used to express ...
Cry out - (
And shout - (
Thou inhabitant of Zion - Thou that dwellest in Zion; that is, thou who art numbered with the people of God (note, Isa 1:8). The margin here is in accordance with the Hebrew - ‘ Inhabitress of Zion;’ and the word used here is applicable to the people, rather than to an individual.
For great is the Holy One of Israel - That is, God has shown himself great and worthy of praise, by the wonderful deliverance which he has worked for his people. Thus closes this beautiful hymn. It is worthy of the theme - worth to be sung by all. O, may all the redeemed join in this song of deliverance; and may the time soon come, when the beautiful vision of the poet shall be realized, in the triumphant song of redemption echoing around the world:
‘ One song employs all nations; and all cry,
"Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain for us!"
The dwellers in the vales and on the rocks
Shout to each other, and the mountain-tops
From distant mountains catch the flying joy;
Till, nation after nation taught the strain,
Earth rolls the rapturous hosanna round.’
"The Task"Book vi.
Poole -> Isa 12:5
Poole: Isa 12:5 - -- The knowledge of this glorious work of our redemption by the Messiah shall no longer be confined to Israel’ s land, as it hitherto hath been; b...
The knowledge of this glorious work of our redemption by the Messiah shall no longer be confined to Israel’ s land, as it hitherto hath been; but shall reach to all nations.
Haydock -> Isa 12:6
Haydock: Isa 12:6 - -- Of thee. He alludes to the name Emmanuel. Christ preached, and his own would not receive him, John i. 11., and 26. (Calmet) ---
He continues wi...
Of thee. He alludes to the name Emmanuel. Christ preached, and his own would not receive him, John i. 11., and 26. (Calmet) ---
He continues with us, concealed under the sacramental species [of the Eucharist]. (Menochius)
Gill: Isa 12:5 - -- Sing unto the Lord,.... Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, vocally and together, as Gospel churches, to the glory of God; or "sing the Lord" u, let h...
Sing unto the Lord,.... Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, vocally and together, as Gospel churches, to the glory of God; or "sing the Lord" u, let him be the subject matter of the song, as in Isa 12:2 sing how great and good he is; sing what he is in himself, and what he is to others:
for he hath done excellent things; he hath wrought out an excellent salvation, which excels all others, being of a spiritual nature, complete and everlasting: it is emphatically a great one, in which God is glorified in all his perfections, and which issues in the eternal glory and happiness of his people. He has brought in an excellent righteousness, a righteousness that excels any righteousness of the creature, men or angels; it being the righteousness of God, a perfect, pure, and spotless one, which serves for many, even all his spiritual seed, and is everlasting: he has offered up an excellent sacrifice, a sacrifice that excels all that were offered up under the law; in the matter, which is himself; in the use and efficacy of it, to atone for sin, and take it away; in the continuance of that efficacy, and in its acceptableness unto God: and he has obtained an excellent victory over all his and his people's enemies, sin, Satan, the world, and death, and made them sharers in his conquests; reference seems to be had to Exo 15:1,
this is known in all the earth; that such a salvation is finished; such a righteousness is brought in; that peace, pardon, and atonement, are procured, and all enemies are conquered; for the Gospel publishing all this has been sent into all the world, and will be more fully preached throughout it in the latter day.

Gill: Isa 12:6 - -- Cry out, and shout,.... By singing aloud, with the high praises of God in the mouth:
thou inhabitant of Zion: born and brought up there, free of Zi...
Cry out, and shout,.... By singing aloud, with the high praises of God in the mouth:
thou inhabitant of Zion: born and brought up there, free of Zion, that is settled and dwells there, and so happy; since there plenty of provisions is had, health is enjoyed, and the inhabitants in the utmost safety and protection, having the greatest privileges and immunities; and therefore have reason to sing and shout for joy, and especially for what follows:
for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee; by "the Holy One of Israel" is meant Christ, the Redeemer and Husband of this church; see Isa 48:17 because, as God, he is the God of Israel, the spiritual Israel, and as such is holy, even glorious in holiness; and, as man, sprung from Israel, literal Israel, and as such is holy in his nature, acts, and offices; and is the sanctifier of the whole Israel of God, from whom they receive all their holiness: he is "in the midst" of his church, in the midst of Zion, and the inhabitants of it, to whom he has promised his presence, and grants it, and which causes such joy and gladness, as nothing else can give; and here he is "great", and shows himself to be so, the great God, and our Saviour; a Saviour, and a great one; a great King over the holy hill of Zion; and a great High Priest over the house of God; wherefore greatness should be ascribed unto him, and praise be given him.

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NET Notes: Isa 12:5 The translation follows the marginal reading (Qere), which is a Hophal participle from יָדַע (yada’), understood h...

NET Notes: Isa 12:6 Or “is great” (TEV). However, the context emphasizes his mighty acts of deliverance (cf. NCV), not some general or vague character quality...
Geneva Bible -> Isa 12:6
Geneva Bible: Isa 12:6 Cry aloud and shout, ( d ) thou inhabitant of Zion: for great [is] the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
( d ) You who are of the Church.

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TSK Synopsis -> Isa 12:1-6
MHCC -> Isa 12:1-6
MHCC: Isa 12:1-6 - --The song of praise in this chapter is suitable for the return of the outcasts of Israel from their long captivity, but it is especially suitable to th...
Matthew Henry -> Isa 12:4-6
Matthew Henry: Isa 12:4-6 - -- This is the second part of this evangelical song, and to the same purport with the former; there believers stir up themselves to praise God, here th...
Keil-Delitzsch -> Isa 12:3-6
Keil-Delitzsch: Isa 12:3-6 - --
Isa 12:3, again, contains a prophetic promise, which points back to the commencement of Isa 12:1 : "And with rapture ye will draw water out of the ...
Constable: Isa 7:1--39:8 - --III. Israel's crisis of faith chs. 7--39
This long section of the book deals with Israel's major decision in Isa...

Constable: Isa 7:1--12:6 - --A. The choice between trusting God or Assyria chs. 7-12
This section of Isaiah provides a historical int...
