Isaiah 12:6
Isaiah 12:6 in Multiple Translations
Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”
Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.
Let your voice be sounding in a cry of joy, O daughter of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.
Shout loudly and sing for joy, you people of Zion, for the Holy One of Israel is great, and is among you.”
Cry out, and shoute, O inhabitant of Zion: for great is ye holy one of Israel in the middes of thee.
Cry aloud, and sing, O inhabitant of Zion, For great in thy midst [is] the Holy One of Israel!'
Cry aloud and shout, you inhabitant of Zion, for the Holy One of Israel is great among you!”
Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
Rejoice, and praise, O thou habitation of Sion: for great is he that is in the midst of thee, the Holy One of Israel.
You people of Jerusalem, shout joyfully to praise Yahweh, because he is the great Holy One whom we Israeli people worship, and he lives among us!”
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 12:6
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Isaiah 12:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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צַהֲלִ֥י
וָ/רֹ֖נִּי
יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת
צִיּ֑וֹן
כִּֽי
גָד֥וֹל
בְּ/קִרְבֵּ֖/ךְ
קְד֥וֹשׁ
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
צַהֲלִ֥י
tsâhal
H6670
to cry out
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
וָ/רֹ֖נִּי
rânan
H7442
to overcome
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs
יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
צִיּ֑וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
N-proper
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
גָד֥וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
בְּ/קִרְבֵּ֖/ךְ
qereb
H7130
entrails
Prep | N-ms | Suff
קְד֥וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 12:6
צַהֲלִ֥י
tsâhal
H6670
"to cry out"
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
To shine means to gleam or be cheerful, and can also be used to describe the clear sounds of animals or humans, such as shouting or neighing. This word is used to describe something that is radiant and full of life.
Definition: 1) to neigh, cry shrilly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to neigh (of men as stallions-fig.) 1a2) (Piel) to cry shrilly (in distress)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: bellow, cry aloud (out), lift up, neigh, rejoice, make to shine, shout. See also: Esther 8:15; Isaiah 24:14; Psalms 104:15.
וָ/רֹ֖נִּי
rânan
H7442
"to overcome"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs
This Hebrew verb means to sing or shout for joy, often used to express praise or triumph, as seen in Psalm 98:4 where believers are called to shout for joy to the Lord. It can also mean to cry aloud in distress or to summon others. This word is used to describe a loud, vocal expression of emotion.
Definition: 1) to overcome 1a) (Hithpolel) to be overcome
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph. See also: Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 132:9; Psalms 5:12.
יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
צִיּ֑וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
גָד֥וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
בְּ/קִרְבֵּ֖/ךְ
qereb
H7130
"entrails"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means the inner part or midst of something, whether physical or emotional, and can refer to the entrails of an animal or the seat of thought and emotion. In 1 Kings 17:21, it describes Elijah's emotional plea to God.
Definition: : among/within 1) midst, among, inner part, middle 1a) inward part 1a1) physical sense 1a2) as seat of thought and emotion 1a3) as faculty of thought and emotion 1b) in the midst, among, from among (of a number of persons) 1c) entrails (of sacrificial animals) Also means: qe.rev (קֶ֫רֶב ": inner_parts" H7130H)
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self. See also: Genesis 18:12; Joshua 7:12; Psalms 5:10.
קְד֥וֹשׁ
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
Study Notes — Isaiah 12:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 12:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 12:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 12:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 12:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 12:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 12:6
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 12:6
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 12:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 12:6
- Sermons on Isaiah 12:6
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 | Zechariah 2:10–11 | “Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD. “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. |
| 2 | Zechariah 2:5 | For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’” |
| 3 | Psalms 9:11 | Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations. |
| 4 | Zephaniah 3:14–17 | Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm. On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 41:14 | Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. |
| 6 | Luke 19:37–40 | And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!” “I tell you,” He answered, “if they remain silent, the very stones will cry out.” |
| 7 | Isaiah 54:1 | “Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD. |
| 8 | Isaiah 41:16 | You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. |
| 9 | Isaiah 40:9 | Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!” |
| 10 | Ezekiel 48:35 | The perimeter of the city will be 18,000 cubits, and from that day on the name of the city will be: THE LORD IS THERE. ” |
Isaiah 12:6 Summary
Isaiah 12:6 is a call to joyful praise and worship, where we are told to 'cry out and sing' because the 'Holy One of Israel' is great among us. This means that God is not just a distant God, but a present and powerful force in our lives, as seen in verses like Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23, where God is referred to as 'Emmanuel', or 'God with us'. We can express our joy and gratitude by singing and shouting to the Lord, as described in Psalms 100:1 and Psalms 95:1-2. By doing so, we can make God's works known among the people in our lives and proclaim His greatness, as instructed in Isaiah 12:4-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'cry out and sing' in Isaiah 12:6?
This phrase is a call to joyful and loud praise, similar to what is described in Psalms 100:1, where we are told to 'shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth' and in Psalms 95:1-2, where we are instructed to 'come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation'
Who is the 'Holy One of Israel' mentioned in Isaiah 12:6?
The 'Holy One of Israel' is a title given to God, emphasizing His uniqueness and separateness from all other gods, as seen in Isaiah 1:4 and Leviticus 11:44-45, where God commands His people to be holy because He is holy
Why is the 'Holy One of Israel' said to be 'great among you' in Isaiah 12:6?
This phrase signifies that God is not just a distant deity, but a present and powerful force in the lives of His people, much like what is expressed in Emmanuel, which means 'God with us', as mentioned in Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context of Isaiah 12:4-5?
Isaiah 12:6 is a continuation of the call to praise and worship God for His glorious works, as described in Isaiah 12:4-5, where the people are instructed to give praise to the LORD and make His works known among the peoples, and to sing to the LORD for He has done glorious things
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can 'cry out and sing' to the Lord in your daily life, expressing joy and gratitude for His presence and works?
- How does the knowledge of God's holiness and greatness among you impact your worship and relationship with Him?
- In what ways can you make God's works known among the people in your life, as instructed in Isaiah 12:4-5, and how can you use your voice to proclaim His greatness?
- What are some glorious things God has done in your life, and how can you sing about them to others, as mentioned in Isaiah 12:5?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 12:6
Cry out, and shout,.... By singing aloud, with the high praises of God in the mouth: thou inhabitant of Zion: born and brought up there, free of Zion, that is settled and dwells there, and so happy;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. Shout, thou inhabitant of Zion - Hebrew, inhabitress; so 'daughter of Zion' - i:e., Zion and its people.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 12:6
Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great [is] the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.Ver. 6. Cry out.] Heb., Hinni, neigh as horses do that are full fed, or fitted for fight. Iubila quantum potes, valide et totis viribus clama, claram et laectam vocem ede. For great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.] Or, For the Holy One of Israel, who is great, is in the midst of thee. How shouldst thou then do otherwise than well?
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 12:6
(6) Thou inhabitant of Zion.—The Hebrew is feminine. The inhabitant is the daughter of Zion, the restored Church, that has Zion for her dwelling-place. Great is the Holy One of Israel . . .—The hymn ends with the Divine Name which is characteristic of Isaiah. The presence of the Holy One was to be a joy and blessing to the remnant who were worthy of their calling. With this hymn the whole of what has been called the Immanuel volume of Isaiah’s prophecies comes to its close.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 12:6
Verse 6. Thou inhabitant of Zion] Not only the Jewish people, to whom his word of salvation was to be sent first; but also all members of the Church of Christ: as in them, and in his Church, the Holy One of Israel dwells. St. Paul, speaking of the mystery which had been proclaimed among the Gentiles, sums it up in these words: "which is CHRIST IN YOU, the hope of glory; whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;" Colossians 1:27-28. Well, therefore, may the inhabitant of Zion cry oat and shout, and proclaim the greatness of her Redeemer.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 12:6
6. Cry out] the same word as in ch. Isaiah 10:30, but in a very different sense. Cf. ch. Isaiah 24:14, Isaiah 54:1. inhabitant of Zion] Lit. “inhabitress,” Jerusalem being personified as a woman, Micah 1:11-15; Jeremiah 46:19, &c.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 12:6
Cry out - (צהלי tsahalı̂y). This word is usually applied to the neighing of a horse Jeremiah 5:8; Jeremiah 8:16.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 12:6
6. In the midst of thee — To have God’s dwelling in the midst of his people, making and fulfiling his promises without diminution or failure, for evermore, is the prophet’s grandest thought in this
Sermons on Isaiah 12:6
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The Gladness of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of experiencing the joy and gladness of the Lord. He encourages the congregation to come down from the balcony, any exit, or |
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Through the Bible - Isaiah - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of delivering a strong message to people whose hearts are insensitive and ears are dull. He references Jesus quoting from Isai |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Zechariah) ch.1 & 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Zechariah and highlights the importance of understanding God's sovereignty and His commitment to building His church. The preach |
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Mid South Conference 1978-09 Zechariah's Visions by Bob Clark | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Zechariah and its message of encouragement to the people of Jerusalem. The sermon highlights the importance of not getting caught |
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Studies in Zechariah 03 Zechariah 3: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Zechariah, specifically chapter 3. The sermon begins by emphasizing the importance of the blood of Jesus Christ in rebuking the |
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Studies in Zechariah 04 Zechariah 4: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Zechariah and specifically the fifth vision in the second section of the book. The previous visions depicted the inner cleansing |
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My Beloved Is Mine by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, a sister from the little land of Canaan shares her testimony about how she longed for God to dwell in her. She realized that God is nearest to us when we are in the |