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Isaiah 12:3

Isaiah 12:3
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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 her…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 12:1-3

This is the former part of the hymn of praise which is prepared for the use of the church, of the Jewish church when God would work great deliverances for them, and of the Christian church when the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

A promise connecting the first song with the second (Isa 12:4-6).

wells of salvation (cf. Psa 87:7). The language is figurative, denoting the inexhaustible fulness of the Divine blessings prepared for…