Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And you will sing as on the night you celebrate a holy festival; your hearts will rejoice as when people playing pipes go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. New Living Translation But the people of God will sing a song of joy, like the songs at the holy festivals. You will be filled with joy, as when a flutist leads a group of pilgrims to Jerusalem, the mountain of the LORD— to the Rock of Israel. English Standard Version You shall have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept, and gladness of heart, as when one sets out to the sound of the flute to go to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Berean Standard Bible You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Berean Literal Bible There will be for you⁺ a song, as in the night of a holy feast, and gladness of heart, as when one walks with a flute to go into the mountain of YHWH, to the Rock of Israel. King James Bible Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel. New King James Version You shall have a song As in the night when a holy festival is kept, And gladness of heart as when one goes with a flute, To come into the mountain of the LORD, To the Mighty One of Israel. New American Standard Bible You will have songs as in the night when you keep the festival, And gladness of heart as when one marches to the sound of the flute, To go to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. NASB 1995 You will have songs as in the night when you keep the festival, And gladness of heart as when one marches to the sound of the flute, To go to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. NASB 1977 You will have songs as in the night when you keep the festival; And gladness of heart as when one marches to the sound of the flute, To go to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible You will have songs as in the night when you set yourself apart as holy for the festival, And gladness of heart as when one marches to the sound of the flute, To go to the mountain of Yahweh, to the Rock of Israel. Amplified Bible You will have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept, And joy of heart as when one marches [in procession] with a flute, To go to the [temple on the] mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Berean Annotated Bible You⁺ will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your⁺ heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD {YHWH}, to the Rock of Israel (he wrestles with God). Christian Standard Bible Your singing will be like that on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Your singing will be like that on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. American Standard Version Ye shall have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come unto the mountain of Jehovah, to the Rock of Israel. Contemporary English Version The LORD's people will sing as they do when they celebrate a religious festival at night. The LORD is Israel's mighty rock, and his people will be as happy as they are when they follow the sound of flutes to the mountain where he is worshiped. English Revised Version Ye shall have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation You will sing a song like the song you sing on a festival night. Your hearts will be happy like someone going out with a flute on the way to the LORD's mountain, to the rock of Israel. Good News Translation But you, God's people, will be happy and sing as you do on the night of a sacred festival. You will be as happy as those who walk to the music of flutes on their way to the Temple of the LORD, the defender of Israel. International Standard Version You will have songs as on nights when people celebrate a holy festival, and gladness of heart, as when they set out with flutes to go to the LORD's mountain, to the Rock of Israel. NET Bible You will sing as you do in the evening when you are celebrating a festival. You will be happy like one who plays a flute as he goes to the mountain of the LORD, the Rock who shelters Israel. New Heart English Bible You will have a song, as in the night when a holy feast is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goes with a flute to come to the LORD's mountain, to Israel's Rock. Webster's Bible Translation Ye shall have a song, as in the night, when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come upon the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. World English Bible You will have a song, as in the night when a holy feast is kept, and gladness of heart, as when one goes with a flute to come to Yahweh’s mountain, to Israel’s Rock. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSinging is to you as in a night sanctified for a festival, "" And joy of heart as he who is going with a pipe, "" To go to the mountain of YHWH, "" To the rock of Israel. Berean Literal Bible There will be for you⁺ a song, as in the night of a holy feast, and gladness of heart, as when one walks with a flute to go into the mountain of YHWH, to the Rock of Israel. Young's Literal Translation Singing is to you as in a night sanctified for a festival, And joy of heart as he who is going with a pipe, To go in to the mountain of Jehovah, Unto the rock of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation The song shall be to you as by night, consecrating a festival and gladness of heart, as he going with a pipe to come into the mountain of Jehovah to the rock of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYou shall have a song as in the night of the sanctified solemnity, and joy of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe, to come into the mountain of the Lord, to the Mighty One of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version There will be a song for you, as in the night of a sanctified solemnity, and a joy of heart, as when one travels with music to arrive at the mountain of the Lord, to the Strong One of Israel. New American Bible For you, there will be singing as on a night when a feast is observed, And joy of heart as when one marches along with a flute Going to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. New Revised Standard Version You shall have a song as in the night when a holy festival is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one sets out to the sound of the flute to go to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall have a song, even a garland which is sanctified in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one walks rejoicing to come to the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He shall be a song to you, a crown which is hallowed in feasting and his joy of the heart, like he who walks in joy, coming to the mountain of LORD JEHOVAH, to The Mighty One of Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ye shall have a song As in the night when a feast is hallowed; And gladness of heart, as when one goeth with the pipe To come into the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation Must ye always rejoice, and go into my holy places continually, as they that keep a feast? and must ye go with a pipe, as those that rejoice, into the mountain of the Lord, to the God of Israel? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Mercies…28His breath is like a rushing torrent that rises to the neck. He comes to sift the nations in a sieve of destruction; He bridles the jaws of the peoples to lead them astray. 29You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. 30And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones.… Cross References You will sing as on the night of a holy festival Exodus 12:42 Because the LORD kept a vigil that night to bring them out of the land of Egypt, this same night is to be a vigil to the LORD, to be observed by all the Israelites for the generations to come. Psalm 81:1-4 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre. / Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast. … 2 Chronicles 30:21-23 The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD. / And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy. and your heart will rejoice Zechariah 10:7 Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their hearts will be glad as with wine. Their children will see it and be joyful; their hearts will rejoice in the LORD. Psalm 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely. Psalm 4:7 You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound. like one who walks to the music of a flute 1 Kings 1:40 All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. 1 Samuel 10:5 After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying. Isaiah 5:12 At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands. going up to the mountain of the LORD Isaiah 2:3 And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Micah 4:2 And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Psalm 24:3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? to the Rock of Israel 2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, Deuteronomy 32:15 But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked—becoming fat, bloated, and gorged. He abandoned the God who made him and scorned the Rock of his salvation. Psalm 78:35 And they remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer. Exodus 15:1-2 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Treasury of Scripture You shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goes with a pipe to come into the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel. ye shall 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. Isaiah 26:1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. Exodus 15:1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. in the night Leviticus 23:32 It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath. Deuteronomy 16:6,14 But at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name in, there thou shalt sacrifice the passover at even, at the going down of the sun, at the season that thou camest forth out of Egypt… Psalm 42:4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. with a pipe 1 Chronicles 13:7,8 And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart… Psalm 42:4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. Psalm 95:1,2 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation… the mountain Isaiah 2:3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. mighty one. Isaiah 26:4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: Deuteronomy 32:4,31 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he… Psalm 18:31 For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? Jump to Previous Celebrate Feast Festival Flute Flutes Glad Gladness Goes Hallowed Heart Hearts Holy Israel Israel's Joy Kept Marches Mighty Mountain Night Pipe Rejoice Rock Sanctified Sets Sing Solemnity Song Songs SoundJump to Next Celebrate Feast Festival Flute Flutes Glad Gladness Goes Hallowed Heart Hearts Holy Israel Israel's Joy Kept Marches Mighty Mountain Night Pipe Rejoice Rock Sanctified Sets Sing Solemnity Song Songs SoundIsaiah 30 1. The prophet threatens the people for their confidence in Egypt8. And contempt of God's word 18. God's mercies toward his church 27. God's wrath and the people's joy, in the destruction of Assyria You will sing as on the night of a holy festival This phrase evokes the joy and celebration associated with Israel's religious festivals, such as Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles. These festivals were times of communal worship, remembrance, and thanksgiving, often involving music and singing (Exodus 12:14-17, Leviticus 23). The imagery suggests a future time of deliverance and restoration for God's people, reminiscent of the joy experienced during these sacred times. Singing was a key element in worship and celebration, reflecting a heart full of gratitude and reverence for God's mighty acts. and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute going up to the mountain of the LORD to the Rock of Israel Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book. He prophesied during a time of great turmoil and called the people of Judah to return to God. 2. The Mountain of the LORD This refers to Mount Zion, a symbol of God's presence and the place where the temple was located in Jerusalem. 3. The Rock of Israel A metaphor for God, emphasizing His strength, reliability, and protection for His people. 4. Holy Festival Likely refers to one of the major Jewish feasts, such as Passover, which were times of celebration and remembrance of God's deliverance. 5. Flute Player Represents joy and celebration, as music was a significant part of worship and festivities in ancient Israel. Teaching Points Joy in WorshipWorship should be a time of joy and celebration, reflecting the joy of the Israelites during their festivals. God as Our Rock Trust in God as the unchanging and reliable foundation of our lives, just as He was for Israel. The Importance of Remembrance Regularly remember and celebrate God's past deliverances and faithfulness in your life. Music in Worship Incorporate music as a vital part of worship, using it to express joy and gratitude to God. Anticipation of God's Presence Approach worship with anticipation, as if journeying to the mountain of the LORD, expecting to meet with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 30:29?2. How can Isaiah 30:29 inspire joy in your worship practices today? 3. What does "song in the night" symbolize in Isaiah 30:29? 4. How does Isaiah 30:29 connect with other scriptures about joy in trials? 5. How can you incorporate the joy of Isaiah 30:29 into daily life? 6. What role does music play in your spiritual journey, as seen in Isaiah 30:29? 7. What is the significance of joy in Isaiah 30:29 for believers today? 8. How does Isaiah 30:29 relate to the theme of deliverance in the Bible? 9. What historical context influenced the message of Isaiah 30:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 30? 11. How could Moses and the elders literally 'see' God and survive (Exodus 24:9-11)? 12. In Isaiah 2:2, how can the temple be literally 'raised above all hills' when no physical elevation change is recorded in history? 13. How do the repeated animal offerings in Numbers 29 align or conflict with the later prophetic criticism of sacrifices (e.g., Isaiah 1:11)? 14. What did Jesus mean by 'My hour has not yet come'? What Does Isaiah 30:29 Mean You will singThe promise begins with worship in full voice. When the LORD rescues His people, silence gives way to song. Psalm 40:3 notes, “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.” Just as Moses and Israel sang after crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 15:1), so Isaiah envisions future deliverance sparking the same spontaneous praise. Singing is evidence that fear has been replaced with faith. as on the night of a holy festival Festival nights—Passover, Tabernacles, Purim—were occasions of shared memory and joy. Exodus 12:42 calls Passover “a night of vigil for the LORD,” while Deuteronomy 16:14-15 commands Israel to “be joyful at your feast.” Isaiah points back to those high moments of communal celebration to picture the intensity of coming gladness. The mood is not restrained or formal but festive, alive with testimony of God’s faithfulness. and your heart will rejoice The outward singing is matched by inward delight. Psalm 33:1 urges the righteous to “rejoice in the LORD,” and Jesus promises a joy “no one can take away” (John 16:22). God’s deliverance is holistic; He heals the heart as well as the circumstance. The verse anticipates a day when sorrow, confusion, and dread are replaced by settled, irreversible joy. like one who walks to the music of a flute Picture pilgrims ascending Zion’s slopes, flutes lilting through the air. First Samuel 10:5 describes prophets coming down from a high place with flutes and harps, and Psalm 150:4 calls us to praise Him “with tambourine and dancing.” The prophet highlights the buoyant, rhythmic gladness that accompanies worshipful journeying. The celebration is on the move—faith in motion toward its object. going up to the mountain of the LORD The journey has a destination: the place of God’s manifest presence. Isaiah 2:3 foresees nations saying, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD… that He may teach us His ways.” Psalm 24:3-4 asks, “Who may ascend the hill of the LORD?” and answers: those with clean hands and pure hearts. The mountain signifies access to God, fellowship restored, instruction received, and security guaranteed (Hebrews 12:22 speaks of believers coming to “Mount Zion, the city of the living God”). to the Rock of Israel The passage climaxes by naming the LORD “the Rock.” Deuteronomy 32:4 declares, “He is the Rock; His work is perfect,” and Psalm 18:2 calls Him “my Rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.” A rock is unchanging, protective, and dependable. In 1 Corinthians 10:4, Paul reminds believers that “the Rock was Christ,” connecting Isaiah’s vision to our Savior. The people’s rejoicing is rooted in God’s immovable character; He is their shelter and sure foundation. summary Isaiah 30:29 paints a vivid picture of future deliverance. God’s people, once disciplined, will burst into song like festival night revelers. Their inward joy matches their outward praise as they ascend toward God’s dwelling, buoyed by music and fellowship. The destination is not merely a place but a Person—the steadfast Rock who secures, protects, and fulfills every promise. The verse invites us to anticipate with confidence the day when God’s redemption is fully realized and worship overflows unhindered, anchored in the unshakeable faithfulness of the LORD. (29) Ye shall have a song . . .--The "holy solemnity," or feast, was probably the Feast of Tabernacles, the feast of in-gathering, of all the festivals of the Jewish year the most abounding in its joy. In later times, and probably, therefore, in earlier, it had a night-ritual of special solemnity, the court of the Temple being illuminated with a great candelabrum. It was known as being pre-eminently "the feast" (1Kings 8:2; 1Kings 8:65; 1Kings 12:32; Ezekiel 45:25; 2Chronicles 7:8-9). The second clause of the verse completes the picture, by introducing the day-ritual of the procession of pilgrims from the country, bringing their firstfruits and playing on their flutes. (Comp. 1Samuel 10:5.) . . . Verse 29. - Ye shall have a song; literally, to you will [then] be a song. While the nations weep and lament, and are burnt up by God's anger, and swept away by his "overflowing flood," and guided to their destruction by his bridle in their jaws, Israel shall rejoice with singing. As in the night when a holy solemnity is kept. Perhaps a special reference is intended to the Pass-over-feast, which commenced with an even-tag or night celebration (Exodus 12:6, 8, 42; Matthew 26:30). Or perhaps "Isaiah is not referring to one feast more than another" (Cheyne), night-rituals belonging to all toasts, since the day commenced with the sunset. The Passover-song consisted of Psalm 113. - 118. And as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the Lord. Joyful processions from the country districts to Jerusalem are alluded to. These were commonly headed by a piper or a band of pipers (Vitringa). They took place several times in the year - at each of the three great feasts, and irregularly when any district sent up its firstfruits to the temple treasury (Nehemiah 10:35-37). To the Mighty One of Israel; literally, to the Rock of Israel; i.e. to Jehovah (comp. Isaiah 17:10; and see also Deuteronomy 32:4, 15, 18, 30, 31; Psalm 18:2, 31, 46, etc.). The idea embodied in the metaphor is rather that of an unfailing refuge than of mere might and power.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You will singהַשִּׁיר֙ (haš·šîr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7892: A song, singing as on the night כְּלֵ֖יל (kə·lêl) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity of a holy הִתְקַדֶּשׁ־ (hiṯ·qad·deš-) Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated festival, חָ֑ג (ḥāḡ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2282: A festival gathering, feast, pilgrim feast and your heart לֵבָ֗ב (lê·ḇāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart will rejoice וְשִׂמְחַ֣ת (wə·śim·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee like one who walks כַּֽהוֹלֵךְ֙ (ka·hō·w·lêḵ) Preposition-k, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to the music of a flute, בֶּֽחָלִ֔יל (be·ḥā·lîl) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2485: Flute, pipe going up לָב֥וֹא (lā·ḇō·w) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to the mountain בְהַר־ (ḇə·har-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country of the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the Rock צ֥וּר (ṣūr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links Isaiah 30:29 NIVIsaiah 30:29 NLT Isaiah 30:29 ESV Isaiah 30:29 NASB Isaiah 30:29 KJV Isaiah 30:29 BibleApps.com Isaiah 30:29 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 30:29 Chinese Bible Isaiah 30:29 French Bible Isaiah 30:29 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 30:29 You will have a song as (Isa Isi Is) |
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