Isaiah 12:2

Behold, God [is] my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH [is] my strength and [my] song; he also is become my salvation.

Behold, God {H410} is my salvation {H3444}; I will trust {H982}, and not be afraid {H6342}: for the LORD {H3050} JEHOVAH {H3068} is my strength {H5797} and my song {H2176}; he also is become my salvation {H3444}.

"See! God is my salvation. I am confident and unafraid; for Yah ADONAI is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation!"

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid: for Jehovah, even Jehovah, is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.

Isaiah 12:2 is a powerful declaration of faith and an anthem of trust in God's saving power. It stands as a central verse in the "Song of Salvation" (Isaiah 12:1-6), expressing the profound peace and joy that come from resting in the Lord.

Context

This verse is part of a short, joyful psalm of thanksgiving (Isaiah chapter 12) that concludes the prophet Isaiah's "Book of Immanuel" (chapters 7-12). Following prophecies of judgment upon Judah and the nations, and glorious promises of future restoration and the coming of the Messiah, chapter 12 serves as a celebratory response from a redeemed remnant. It anticipates a time when God's people, having experienced His deliverance from oppression and exile, will draw water with joy from the wells of salvation, fulfilling the vision in Isaiah 12:3. This song looks beyond immediate distress to the ultimate and certain salvation found in God alone.

Key Themes

  • God as the Sole Source of Salvation: The opening declaration, "Behold, God [is] my salvation," immediately points to the divine source of deliverance. It emphasizes that salvation is not earned or achieved by human effort but is a gift from God. The repetition, "he also is become my salvation," reinforces the completeness and certainty of this divine work.
  • Trust Dispels Fear: The direct consequence of recognizing God as salvation is the vanquishing of fear: "I will trust, and not be afraid." This highlights faith as the antidote to anxiety, providing inner peace even amidst external threats or uncertainties. It is a profound statement of trust in God's protective presence.
  • God as Strength and Song: "For the LORD JEHOVAH [is] my strength and [my] song." God is not only the deliverer but also the one who empowers His people and inspires their praise. He provides the fortitude to face challenges and is the very reason for joyful expression and worship. This echoes the ancient song of Moses in Exodus 15:2, linking Isaiah's prophecy to God's historic acts of redemption.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "salvation" here is yeshu'ah (יְשׁוּעָה), which carries a broad meaning of deliverance, welfare, prosperity, and victory. It is the root from which the name Yeshua (Jesus) is derived, signifying that He is the embodiment of God's salvation.

The phrase "LORD JEHOVAH" is a significant KJV rendering. "LORD" (in small caps) typically translates Yahweh (יהוה), God's personal, covenant name, emphasizing His eternal and self-existent nature. "JEHOVAH" specifically translates a rare Hebrew construct where Yahweh is combined with Yah (a shortened form of Yahweh). This unique combination underscores the absolute supremacy and unchanging faithfulness of the covenant God.

Practical Application

Isaiah 12:2 offers timeless encouragement for believers today. In a world filled with uncertainties and anxieties, this verse reminds us to anchor our hope and trust in God alone. When we truly believe that God is our salvation, fear loses its grip. He is not just a source of help but our very strength, enabling us to face life's challenges. Furthermore, recognizing His saving work should naturally lead to a life of praise and joyful worship, making Him our "song." This verse invites us to cultivate a spirit of confident reliance on God, transforming our fears into faith and our anxieties into adoration.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Exodus 15:2

    The LORD [is] my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he [is] my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

  • Psalms 27:1

    ¶ [A Psalm] of David. The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

  • Psalms 118:14

    The LORD [is] my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

  • Revelation 7:10

    And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

  • Isaiah 26:3

    Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.

  • Isaiah 26:4

    Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH [is] everlasting strength:

  • Jonah 2:9

    But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay [that] that I have vowed. Salvation [is] of the LORD.

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