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Isaiah 12:5

Isaiah 12:5
Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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 (גאות…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 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 they invite and encourage one another to do it, and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

excellent things "Excellence," ch. Isa 26:10; cf. Exo 15:1.

this is known Better as R.V. let this be known.