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Lutheran reading notes

In Isaiah chapter 12, the prophetic message continues to reveal themes of judgment, repentance, messianic hope, and restoration. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes the contrast between divine law, which exposes sin, and the promise of grace through God's future redemption. The chapter illustrates both warning and hope within God's covenant relationship.

Theme: Prophetic call to repentance and hope Key people: Prophets; Israel/Judah Key place: Jerusalem; nations Liturgical use: Prophetic lections
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 12:1 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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.
Isaiah 12:2 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Isaiah 12:3 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4 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}
Isaiah 12:4 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5 Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this {is} known in all the earth.
Isaiah 12:5 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great {is} the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. {inhabitant: Heb. inhabitress}
Isaiah 12:6 highlights prophetic call to repentance and hope with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.