Isaiah 12 · Verse 5

Isaiah 12:5

Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
Isaiah 12:5, King James Version

Isaiah 12:5 in other translations

BSBSing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.
WEBSing to the LORD, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth!
ASVSing unto Jehovah; for he hath done excellent things: let this be known in all the earth.
YLTPraise ye Jehovah, for excellence He hath done, Known is this in all the earth.
DARBYSing psalms of Jehovah, for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
BBEMake a song to the Lord; for he has done noble things: give news of them through all the earth.
WebsterSing to the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

What does Isaiah 12:5 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
5. Sing, &c.--alluding to Ex 15:21.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Isaiah 12:5 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

זַמְּר֣וּza.me.Rusing praises toH2167
יְהוָ֔הYah.wehYahwehH3068
כִּ֥יkiforH3588
גֵא֖וּתge.'UtmajestyH1348
עָשָׂ֑ה'a.Sahhe has doneH6213
מוּדַ֥עַתme.yu.da.'at[is] made knownH3045
זֹ֖אתzotthisH2063
בְּכָל\־be.kholin allH3605
הָאָֽרֶץ\׃ha.'A.retzthe earthH776

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Isaiah 12:5

  • Psalms 98:1

    A Psalm. O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

  • Exodus 15:1

    Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

  • Habakkuk 2:14

    For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.

  • Exodus 15:21

    And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

  • Isaiah 40:9

    O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!

  • Revelation 15:3

    And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

  • Revelation 19:1-3

    And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.

  • Revelation 11:15-17

    And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.

  • Psalms 72:19

    And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

  • Psalms 105:2

    Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.

  • Psalms 68:32-35

    Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah: To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds. O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Sing.
Ex 15:1,21; Ps 68:32-35; 98:1; 105:2; Re 15:3; 19:1-3
this is known.
40:9; Ps 72:19; Hab 2:14; Re 11:15-17

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Context

  • Isaiah 12:4

    And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.

  • Isaiah 12:5

    Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

  • Isaiah 12:6

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

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Isaiah 12:5 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Cantad salmos á Jehová; porque ha hecho cosas magníficas: sea sabido esto por toda la tierra.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Chantez l’ Éternel, car il a fait des choses magnifiques. Cela est connu dans toute la terre.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Besinget Jehova, denn Herrliches hat er getan; solches werde kund auf der ganzen Erde!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Cantate Domino, quoniam magnifice fecit; annuntiate hoc in universa terra.