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    Isaiah 12 (KJV)

    Read Isaiah chapter 12 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Isaiah 12

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    Isaiah 12:2

    "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid…"

    Isaiah 12:1

    "And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: …"

    Isaiah 12:3

    "Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of s…"

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    Isaiah 12 Summary

    Isaiah 12 is a short but powerful hymn of thanksgiving that concludes the first major section of Isaiah's prophecy. After chapters of judgment and messianic promise, this psalm-like chapter gives Israel words for the day when God's anger has turned away and comfort has replaced wrath.

    The chapter contains two songs: a personal song of salvation ('Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid') and a communal call to make God's deeds known among the nations. The phrase 'the Holy One of Israel is great in the midst of thee' captures Isaiah's central theme — God's holiness dwelling among His people.

    Key Themes

    Thanksgiving for salvationTrust over fearGod as strength and songProclaiming to the nationsThe Holy One of Israel

    Key Verses in Isaiah 12

    "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation."

    — Isaiah 12:2

    Echoes the Song of Moses (Exodus 15:2) — salvation produces the same joy across generations.

    "Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation."

    — Isaiah 12:3

    A beautiful metaphor — salvation is a deep well from which joy is drawn daily.

    "Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee."

    — Isaiah 12:6

    Isaiah's signature theme — the Holy One is not distant but dwelling among His people.

    Life Application

    Isaiah 12 provides a script for gratitude on the other side of difficulty. After judgment and trial, praise emerges. The image of 'drawing water from the wells of salvation' suggests that joy is not automatic — it requires intentional access, like lowering a bucket into a deep well. This chapter invites you to actively draw from the salvation God has already provided.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the wells of salvation in Isaiah 12?

    The 'wells of salvation' is a metaphor for the deep, inexhaustible resource of God's deliverance. Just as wells provide essential water in an arid land, God's salvation provides spiritual life and joy that can be accessed daily through faith, worship, and remembrance.

    When will Isaiah 12 be fulfilled?

    The hymn anticipates 'that day' — a future time of complete restoration when God's anger has turned away and His people dwell in full peace. It finds partial fulfillment in Christ's first coming and awaits complete fulfillment in His return.

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