Isaiah 12:4
Isaiah 12:4 in Multiple Translations
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.
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.
And in that day shall ye say, Give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name, declare his doings among the peoples, make mention that his name is exalted.
And in that day you will say, Give praise to the Lord, let his name be honoured, give word of his doings among the peoples, say that his name is lifted up.
At that time you will say: “Praise the Lord, shout out his name! Tell the nations what he has done—let them know of his wonderful character!
And ye shall say in that day, Prayse the Lord: call vpon his Name: declare his workes among the people: make mention of them, for his Name is exalted.
And ye have said in that day, Give ye praise to Jehovah, call in His name. Make known among the peoples His acts. Make mention that set on high is His name.
In that day you will say, “Give thanks to the LORD! Call on his name! Declare his doings among the peoples! Proclaim that his name is exalted!
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.
And you shall say in that day: Praise ye the Lord, and call upon his name: make his works known among the people: remember that his name is high.
At that time you all will say, “We should thank Yahweh! We should praise him [MTY]! We should tell the people of all the people-groups what he has done; we should enable them to know that he [MTY] is very great!
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 12:4
Study Notes — Isaiah 12:4
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 12:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 12:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 12:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 12:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 12:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 12:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 12:4
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 12:4
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 12:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 12:4
- Sermons on Isaiah 12:4
Context — Joyful Thanksgiving
4and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.
5Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. 6Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 105:1 | Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 29:11 | Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. |
| 3 | Psalms 145:4–6 | One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. |
| 4 | Psalms 117:1–2 | Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah! |
| 5 | Psalms 18:46 | The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted— |
| 6 | Nehemiah 9:5 | Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. |
| 7 | John 17:26 | And I have made Your name known to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love You have for Me may be in them, and I in them.” |
| 8 | Psalms 57:5 | Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
| 9 | Psalms 113:1–3 | Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:9–10 | “We tried to heal Babylon, but she could not be healed. Abandon her! Let each of us go to his own land, for her judgment extends to the sky and reaches to the clouds.” “The LORD has brought forth our vindication; come, let us tell in Zion what the LORD our God has accomplished.” |
Isaiah 12:4 Summary
Isaiah 12:4 is calling us to praise and honor God by sharing His good news with others. This means telling people about the great things God has done in our lives, just like the Psalmist did in Psalm 40:10. We can do this by being open about our faith and sharing our testimonies with others, as seen in Acts 1:8. By proclaiming God's name and making His works known, we can bring glory to Him and fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'proclaim His name' in Isaiah 12:4?
To proclaim His name means to declare the character and nature of God, as seen in Psalm 9:10, where it says, 'And those who know Your name will put their trust in You.'
Why are we instructed to 'make His works known among the peoples'?
We are to share the good news of God's works with all nations, as stated in Matthew 28:19, where Jesus commands us to 'make disciples of all nations.'
What does it mean for God's name to be 'exalted'?
For God's name to be exalted means that it is lifted up and honored above all else, as seen in Psalm 138:2, where it says, 'I will bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness.'
How can we apply Isaiah 12:4 in our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by sharing our testimonies of God's works with others, as seen in Revelation 12:11, where it says, 'And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can proclaim God's name in your daily conversations and interactions?
- How have you seen God's works in your life, and how can you share those experiences with others?
- What does it mean for you to declare that God's name is exalted, and how can you live that out in your life?
- How can you use your words and actions to make God's works known among the people in your community?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 12:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 12:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 12:4
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 12:4
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 12:4
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 12:4
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 12:4
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 12:4
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 12:4
Sermons on Isaiah 12:4
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The Day of the Lord (Pentecost) by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a horse that was harnessed with a cow and had lost its wings. A student wanted to buy the horse and when he touched its mane, the h |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 101-106 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature to regain a sense of awe and reverence for God's creation. The psalmist in Psalm 104 is referenced |
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Blood Covenant - Part 14 by Bob Phillips | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the covenant of the Lord's Supper and its significance. They emphasize the importance of understanding the series of teachings on covenant in |
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God's Purpose for the Jewish People by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the unique history of the Jewish people, which was foretold in detail in the Bible. He highlights how their history includes being divided, s |
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Remember the Work of the Lord by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of unity within the body of Christ. He emphasizes the importance of each member of the body having the same care for one another |
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Sunday Night Meditations 33 Message and Song - 1950's by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon transcript, the story begins with a man named Steeda who is desperate to escape a threatening chieftain. He decides to steal money from a villager's hut while the ch |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 104 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal anecdote about his children playfully bumping into him to illustrate the concept of having God always by our side. He emphasizes the i |







