Isaiah Chapter 12

“And in that day thou shalt say, &c.] The following song of praise; just as Israel did, when they were brought through the Red sea, and saved out of the hands of their enemies; to which there are several allusions and references in it; that deliverance being typical of salvation by Christ; the Gospel day, or the times of the Gospel, are here meant: O Lord, I will praise thee; or “confess thee”; to be my Lord, Redeemer, and Saviour, my Husband, Head, and King; or “confess to thee”f235, my sins and transgressions, and unworthiness to receive any favour from thee, and gratefully acknowledge all the favours bestowed…”

“THANKSGIVING HYMN OF THE RESTORED AND CONVERTED JEWS. (Isa 12:1-6) Lord JEHOVAH--Jah, Jehovah. The repetition of the name denotes emphasis, and the unchangeableness of God's character. strength . . . song . . . salvation--derived from Exo 15:2; Psa 118:14. The idea of salvation was peculiarly associated with the feast of tabernacles (see Isa 12:3). Hence the cry "Hosanna," "Save, we beseech thee," that accompanied Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on that day (the fifteenth of the seventh month) (Mat 21:9; compare with Psa 118:25-26); the earnest of the perfected "salvation" which He shall bring to His people…”

“And in that day - The day referred to in the previous chapter, the time of the Messiah, when the effects of his reign shall be seen everywhere. The duty of praise, however, is couched in such language as to make it applicable to the event predicted in the former part of the prophecy Isaiah 10:0 - the delivering of the nation from the invasion of Sennacherib, as well as the more glorious event on which the prophet fixed his eye Isaiah 11:0 - the coming and reign of the Messiah. The language of this song of praise would be appropriate to both these events. Thou shalt say - The address to an individual here, in the…”

“In that day - When this great work of the reduction of Israel, and conversion of the Gentiles is fulfilled. Isaiah 12:2”

“12:1-6 The prophet’s personal song of praise for God’s salvation closes the meditations on trust in chs 7–12. God will prove himself trustworthy in his promises to rescue his people even though they initially refused to trust him. The song anticipates chs 40–66 with its themes of salvation, forgiveness, praise, joy, and the nations. 12:1 God’s comfort is the main subject of chs 40–66.”

“And in that: Isa 2:11, Isa 11:10, Isa 11:11, Isa 11:16, Isa 14:3, Isa 26:1, Isa 27:1-3, Isa 27:12, Isa 27:13, Isa 35:10; Zac 14:9, Zac 14:20 O Lord: Isa 25:1, Isa 25:9, Isa 49:13, Isa 60:18, Isa 60:19; Psa. 34:1-22, Psa 67:1-4, Psa 69:34-36, Psa 72:15-19; Psa 149:6-9; Rom 11:15; Rev 15:3, Rev 15:4, Rev 19:1-7 though: Isa 10:4, Isa 10:25, Isa 40:1, Isa 40:2, Isa 51:3, Isa 54:8, Isa 57:15-18, Isa 66:13; Deu 30:1-3; Psa 30:5; Psa 85:1-3; Jer 31:18-20; Eze 39:24-29; Hos 6:1, Hos 11:8, Hos 14:4-9 Isaiah 12:2”

“As Israel, when redeemed from Egypt beyond the Red Sea, sang songs of praise, so also will the Israel of the second redemption, when brought, in a no less miraculous manner, across the Red Sea and the Euphrates. "And in that day thou wilt say, I thank Thee, O Jehovah, that Thou wast angry with me: Thine anger is turned away, and Thou hast comforted me. Behold, the God of my salvation; I trust, and am not afraid: for Jah Jehovah is my pride and song, and He became my salvation." The words are addressed to the people of the future in the people of the prophet's own time. They give thanks for the wrath experienced,…”