Isaiah 12:4
New International Version
In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.

New Living Translation
In that wonderful day you will sing: “Thank the LORD! Praise his name! Tell the nations what he has done. Let them know how mighty he is!

English Standard Version
And you will say in that day: “Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And in that day you will say: “Praise the LORD, call upon His name; Declare His deeds among the peoples, Make mention that His name is exalted.

New American Standard Bible
And on that day you will say, “Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted.”

NASB 1995
And in that day you will say, “Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted.”

NASB 1977
And in that day you will say, “Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And in that day you will say, “Give thanks to Yahweh, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted.”

Amplified Bible
And in that day you will say, “Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name [in prayer]. Make His deeds known among the peoples [of the earth]; Proclaim [to them] that His name is exalted!”

Christian Standard Bible
and on that day you will say, “Give thanks to the LORD; proclaim his name! Make his works known among the peoples. Declare that his name is exalted.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and on that day you will say:” Give thanks to Yahweh; proclaim His name! Celebrate His works among the peoples. Declare that His name is exalted.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
At that time you will say, "Our LORD, we are thankful, and we worship only you. We will tell the nations how glorious you are and what you have done.

English Revised Version
And in that day shall ye say, Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the peoples, make mention that his name is exalted.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At that time you will say, "Praise the LORD. Call on his name. Make his deeds known among the nations. Make them remember that his name is highly honored.

Good News Translation
A day is coming when people will sing, "Give thanks to the LORD! Call for him to help you! Tell all the nations what he has done! Tell them how great he is!

International Standard Version
"Give thanks to the LORD; call on his name. Make known his actions among the nations. Proclaim that his name is exalted.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
At that time you will say: "Praise the LORD! Ask him for help! Publicize his mighty acts among the nations! Make it known that he is unique!

New Heart English Bible
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
In that day you will say, “Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Declare his doings among the peoples! Proclaim that his name is exalted!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have said in that day, "" Give praise to YHWH, call on His Name. Make His acts known among the peoples. Make mention that His Name is set on high.

Young's Literal Translation
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.

Smith's Literal Translation
And ye said in that day, Praise ye to Jehovah, call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples; keep ye in remembrance that his name was exalted.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you will say in that day: “Confess the Lord, and invoke his name! Make his plans known among the peoples! Remember that his name is exalted!

New American Bible
And you will say on that day: give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name; Among the nations make known his deeds, proclaim how exalted is his name.

New Revised Standard Version
And you will say in that day: Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known his deeds among the nations; proclaim that his name is exalted.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall say in that day, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the Gentiles, make mention that his name is exalted.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you shall say in that day: “Give thanks to LORD JEHOVAH, and call out his name and show his skills among the Gentiles; remember that his name is triumphant!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And in that day shall ye say: 'Give thanks unto the LORD, proclaim His name, Declare His doings among the peoples, Make mention that His name is exalted.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And in that day thou shalt say, sing to the Lord, call aloud upon his name, proclaim his glorious deeds among the Gentiles; make mention that his name is exalted.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Joyful Thanksgiving
3With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, 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.…

Cross References
Psalm 105:1
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 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.

1 Chronicles 16:8
“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 96:2-3
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

Psalm 107:1-2
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. / Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy

Psalm 118:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.

1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 9:11
Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 66:1-2
For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! / Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.

Psalm 67:3
Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.

Psalm 100:1-2
A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.

Psalm 103:1-2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—

Psalm 145:21
My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

And in that day shall you say, Praise the LORD, call on his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.

in that day

Isaiah 12:1
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.

Psalm 106:47,48
Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise…

Psalm 113:1-3
Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD…

call upon his name.

Exodus 33:19
And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

Exodus 34:5-7
And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD…

1 Chronicles 16:8
Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.

declare

Isaiah 66:19
And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.

Psalm 9:11
Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.

Psalm 22:31
They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.

his name

Isaiah 2:11,17
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day…

Isaiah 25:1
O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.

Isaiah 33:5
The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.

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Isaiah 12
1. A joyful thanksgiving of the faithful for the mercies of God














and on that day
This phrase refers to a future time of deliverance and salvation, often associated with the Messianic age or the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. In the Hebrew context, "that day" is a prophetic term pointing to a time when God's intervention will be evident. Historically, this reflects the anticipation of a new era of divine blessing and restoration for Israel.

you will say
The use of "you" is both personal and communal, indicating that the response to God's salvation is both individual and collective. It suggests a spontaneous outpouring of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's mighty acts. The Hebrew verb here implies a confident declaration, a testimony of faith and recognition of God's sovereignty.

Give praise to the LORD
"Praise" in Hebrew is often associated with the word "halal," which means to boast or celebrate. This call to praise is an invitation to acknowledge God's greatness and goodness. The LORD, or Yahweh, is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and eternal nature. This phrase encourages believers to focus on God's character and deeds.

proclaim His name!
To "proclaim" is to announce or declare publicly. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a name represented one's character and authority. Proclaiming God's name is an act of worship and evangelism, sharing His attributes and deeds with others. It underscores the importance of making God's presence and power known in the world.

Make His works known among the peoples
This phrase emphasizes the universal scope of God's salvation. "His works" refer to God's mighty acts of creation, redemption, and providence. The call to make these works known "among the peoples" highlights the missionary aspect of Israel's faith, pointing to the inclusion of all nations in God's redemptive plan. It reflects the historical reality of Israel's role as a light to the nations.

declare that His name is exalted
To "declare" is to make a definitive statement, affirming a truth with conviction. The exaltation of God's name signifies His supreme authority and holiness. In the Hebrew tradition, God's exaltation is linked to His kingship and the acknowledgment of His rightful place above all creation. This declaration is an act of worship, recognizing God's ultimate sovereignty and glory.

(4) Declare his doings among the people.--Literally, among the peoples. The prophet quotes from the hymn which had been sung when the Ark was placed in Zion (1Chronicles 16:8), and in part from Psalm 105:1.

Verse 4. - Declare his doings among the people; literally, among the peoples (comp. Psalm 9:11; Psalm 77:12; Psalm 107:22; Psalm 118:17). It is always regarded as one of man's chief duties to testify of God's goodness to others. Here Israel is called upon to publish God's mercies and great deeds to the Gentiles. His name is exalted. God is in his Name, and his Name expresses his nature. As there is nothing so exalted in all the universe as God, so there is no name so exalted as his Name. Hence his Name is protected by an express commandment.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and on that
הַה֗וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day
בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

you will say:
וַאֲמַרְתֶּ֞ם (wa·’ă·mar·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Give thanks
הוֹד֤וּ (hō·w·ḏū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

to the LORD;
לַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

proclaim
קִרְא֣וּ (qir·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

His name!
בִשְׁמ֔וֹ (ḇiš·mōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

Make
הוֹדִ֥יעוּ (hō·w·ḏî·‘ū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3045: To know

His works {known}
עֲלִֽילֹתָ֑יו (‘ă·lî·lō·ṯāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5949: An exploit, a performance, an opportunity

among the peoples;
בָֽעַמִּ֖ים (ḇā·‘am·mîm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

declare
הַזְכִּ֕ירוּ (haz·kî·rū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

that
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

His name
שְׁמֽוֹ׃ (šə·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

is exalted.
נִשְׂגָּ֖ב (niś·gāḇ)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7682: To be, lofty, inaccessible, safe, strong


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