Isaiah Chapter 12

Other Translations

asv (asv) - eBible.org engASV USFM

1 is determined, overflowing with righteousness.

2 For a full end, and that determined, will the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, make in the midst of all the earth.

3 Therefore thus saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian, though he smite thee with the rod, and lift up his staff against thee, after the manner of Egypt.

4 For yet a very little while, and the indignation

5 against thee shall be accomplished, and mine anger

6 shall be directed to his destruction.

darby (darby) - eBible.org Darby 1890 plaintext

1 And in that day thou shalt say, Jehovah, I will praise thee; for though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou hast comforted me.

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

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

4 And in that day shall ye say, Give ye thanks to Jehovah, call upon his name, declare his deeds among the peoples, make mention that his name is exalted.

5 Sing psalms of Jehovah, for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitress of Zion; for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

lxxbrent (lxxbrent) - Septuagint (Brenton 1851) eBible USFM

1 And in that day thou shalt say, I [will] bless thee, O Lord; for thou wast angry with me, but thou hast turned aside thy wrath, and hast pitied me.

2 Behold, my God is my Saviour; I will trust in him, and not be afraid: for the Lord is my glory and my praise, and is become my salvation.

3 Draw ye therefore water with joy out of the wells of salvation.

4 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.

5 Sing praise to the name of the Lord; for he has done great [things]: declare this in all the earth.

6 Exalt and rejoice, ye that dwell in Sion: for the Holy One of Israel is exalted in the midst of her.

vul1914 (vul1914) - Vulgate 1914 UTF-8 (sacredbible.org)

1 Et dices in die illa: Confitebor tibi Domine, quoniam iratus es mihi: conversus est furor tuus, et consolatus es me.

2 Ecce Deus salvator meus, fiducialiter agam, et non timebo: quia fortitudo mea, et laus mea Dominus, et factus est mihi in salutem.

3 Haurietis aquas in gaudio de fontibus salvatoris:

4 et dicetis in die illa: Confitemini Domino, et invocate nomen eius: notas facite in populis adinventiones eius: mementote quoniam excelsum est nomen eius.

5 Cantate Domino quoniam magnifice fecit: annunciate hoc in universa terra.

6 Exulta, et lauda habitatio Sion: quia magnus in medio tui sanctus Israel.

web (web) - WorldEnglish.Bible — CC0 modern update of ASV

1 In that day you will say, “I will give thanks to you, the LORD; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me.

2 Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD, the LORD, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation.”

3 Therefore with joy you will draw water out of the wells of salvation.

4 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!

5 Sing to the LORD, for he has done excellent things! Let this be known in all the earth!

6 Cry aloud and shout, you inhabitant of Zion, for the Holy One of Israel is great among you!”

ylt (ylt) - Bible.com YLT98 plain UTF-8

1 And thou hast said in that day: `I thank thee, O Jehovah, Though Thou hast been angry with me, Turn back doth Thine anger, And Thou dost comfort me.

2 Lo, God <FI>is<Fi> my salvation, I trust, and fear not, For my strength and song <FI>is<Fi> Jah Jehovah, And He is to me for salvation.

3 And ye have drawn waters with joy Out of the fountains of salvation,

4 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.

5 Praise ye Jehovah, for excellence He hath done, Known is this in all the earth.

6 Cry aloud, and sing, O inhabitant of Zion, For great in thy midst <FI>is<Fi> the Holy One of Israel!'

Explanations by Age Level

Explain Like I'm 5

A long, long time ago, there was nothing at all - no earth, no sky, no animals, no people. It was all dark and empty. But God was there! God is so powerful that He can make anything just by speaking. So God said "Let there be light!" and BOOM! There was light everywhere! God saw that the light was beautiful and good. He called the light "day" and the darkness "night." This was the very first day when God started making our wonderful world!

Explain Like I'm 10

Before anything existed - no planets, stars, or life - God decided to create the universe. The earth started out as a dark, empty place covered with water. But God's Spirit was there, ready to bring order and beauty to everything. When God spoke and said "Let there be light," light immediately appeared because God's words have incredible power. God looked at the light and was pleased with what He had made. He organized time by separating light (day) from darkness (night), creating the first 24-hour period. This shows us that God is organized and purposeful in everything He does.

Explain Like I'm 15

Genesis 1:1-5 establishes fundamental theological truths about God and creation. The Hebrew word "bara" (created) indicates creation from nothing (ex nihilo), demonstrating God's absolute sovereignty and power. The phrase "without form and void" (tohu wa-bohu) describes a state of chaos that God transforms into order. The Spirit of God "hovering" or "brooding" over the waters suggests active, caring involvement in creation. The creation of light before the sun (created on day 4) indicates that God Himself is the ultimate source of light and energy. The establishment of day and night creates the framework of time, showing that God operates within orderly patterns while transcending them. This passage refutes both atheistic materialism and pantheism, establishing that God is both transcendent (separate from creation) and immanent (actively involved in it).