King James Version

What Does Isaiah 12:2 Mean?

“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.”

Context

And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.

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.

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

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. call: or, proclaim

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Topics in This Verse

Salvation Fear & Courage Strength

Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(2) **Behold, God is my salvation . . .**—The words admit of the rendering, *Behold the God of my salvation. *In either construction “salvation” is taken, as in the New Testament (John 4:22; 1Peter 1:9-10), as meaning more than mere deliverance from danger, and including the highest spiritual blessings. **The Lord Jehovah . . .**—The Hebrew here and in Isaiah 26:4 presents the exceptional combination of the two Divine Names (*Yah Yahveh*)*. *(See Psalm 68:4.) With this exception the second clause of the verse is a verbal reproduction of Exodus 15:2.

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Isaiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Isaiah 12:2 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.