Isaías 12
J. Vernon McGee · Citado em PreceptAustin
Isaías 12
Vernon McGee - In that day refers to the Day of the Lord. This phrase will occur again and again in Isaiah (and in all the prophets), and it will be mentioned in the New Testament. Joel particularly will have something to say about it. It begins as every Hebrew day always begins -- at sundown. It begins with darkness and moves to the dawn. It begins with the Great Tribulation and goes on into the millennial reign of Christ (cp the "rising" of the "Sun of righteousness" in Malachi 4:2) . (Isaiah 12:1-3.mp3; Isaiah 12:4-6.mp3) Give thanks… call on… make known… make (to)… remember - (See almost identical words in Ps 105:1, 1Chr 16:8) All the verbs in red are imperatives or commands. Make known His deeds among the peoples - The irony is that in this future time believing Israel will finally fulfill the purpose God had ordained for His Chosen People from the beginning of their creation as a nation, a purpose that they largely failed to fill as Ezekiel says… When they came to the nations (the Gentiles, the peoples) where they went, they profaned (polluted, desecrated, treated with irreverence and contempt) My holy name, because it was said of them, 'These are the people of the LORD; yet they have come out of His land (Referring to their removal by God from Judah and into exile in Babylon).' (Ezekiel 36:20) Peoples is a synonym for the "nations" or the "Gentiles." The believing Jews are to be ambassadors for the Messiah, continually seeking to point the peoples to Him and His supremacy. This is applicable to all believers today - we should be ready to make known His great and awesome deeds in a way that exalts His Name above every name that has ever been named. The Psalms repeatedly echo the charge to us to declare God's greatness and glory and works among the nations… Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion. Declare among the peoples His deeds. (Ps 9:11) Therefore I will give thanks to You among the nations, O Lord, and I will sing praises to Your name. (Ps 18:49) Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. (Ps 96:3) Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of His works with joyful singing. (Ps 107:22) I will not die, but live, and tell of the works of the LORD. (Ps 118:17) The Psalmist prays for God ways and salvation (yeshuah) to be made known among the peoples… God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us—Selah. That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation (yeshuah; Lxx = soterion) among all nations (Gentiles - once again we see God's heart is for the salvation of the nations!). (Ps 67:1-2). It is notable that Isaiah repeatedly emphasizes the importance of the peoples and the nations knowing God and worshipping Him - Isa 2:2, 3, 4; Isa 11:10, 11, 12; Isa 19:19-25; Isa 45:22, 23, 24 25; Isa 60:1–9; Isa 66:19, 20, 21). Make them remember - The implication is that, as incredible as it might seem, even during the golden age to come when He is actually ruling and reigning in Jerusalem, the Gentiles will be prone to forget His name. At the inception of the Millennium, everyone who survives the Great Tribulation and enters this age is a believer. However, as time goes on and second generation offspring are born in the Millennium, these individuals do not necessarily become believers, which help us understand John's description at the end of the 1000 years of Messiah actually being present on earth… And when the thousand years are completed, Satan will be released from his prison, and will come out to deceive (Never forget that this one of the primary weapons of your mortal enemy - the best defense against such a weapon is the truth of God's Word) the nations (Gentiles) which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together for the war; the number of them is like the sand of the seashore (Clearly not everyone places their faith in Messiah, even though faith is now "seeing"! What does this say about the rebellious nature of the sinful heart we inherited from Adam!?) (Rev 20:7-note, Rev 20:8-note); Scroll down for Dr Walvoord's comments on these verses - The Reign Of Christ - The Loosing of Satan and the Final Revolt) His name - In the OT, someone's name stood for the character of that person (Jacob = "heel catcher" ~ a supplanter, one who trips up). God's Name speaks of His character and His attributes or as Motyer says "His name is shorthand for all that He has revealed about Himself." Thus Jehovah is the self existent One, the great "I Am", the covenant keeping God. See studies of the Names of God which are like a Strong Tower… Name of the LORD is a Strong Tower: Summary Name of the LORD is a Strong Tower: Why Should You Study It? His name will be exalted - In this coming "new age" when Messiah reigns supreme in Jerusalem, the Name of the Lord will no longer be profaned and blasphemed as it so often is today. Far too often the wonderful name of Jesus is used by the lost world as a curse word! But His name will be exalted and will be vindicated. Even God's Chosen People had profaned His holy name (Ezekiel 36:20), but that will be reversed and rectified in the coming age, for Jehovah promises… I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations (Gentiles, the peoples) where they went. Therefore, say to the house of Israel, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for My holy name, which you have profaned among the nations where you went. And I will vindicate the holiness of My great name which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD," declares the Lord GOD, "when I prove Myself holy among you in their sight. (Ezekiel 36:21, 22, 23) Exalted (07682)(sagab) means to be raised, to be exalted; to be high; to make lofty. It refers to physical size indicating great height such as found in city walls. In the present context clearly the connotation is that of exaltation to a position of honor. Thus the Lord (Isa 2:11, 17), his name (Ps 148:13), and his needy saints (Ps 107:41) are "set on high" i.e. "exalted." Lxx uses hupsoo which literally means lifted up, raised high (e.g., used as a euphemism for crucifixion Jn 3:14), and figuratively (as in Isaiah 12:4) speaks of enhanced honor, power, fame and position. Sagab - 20v in the NAS - Dt 2:36 Job5:11 36:22 Ps 20:1 59:1 69:29 91:14 107:41 139:6 148:13 Pr 18:10 18:11 29:25 Isa 2:11 2:17 9:11 12:4 26:5 30:13 33:5. NAS = exalted(7), high(4), lifted(1), raises(1), safe(1), securely on high(1), set him securely on high(1), set me securely on high(2), set you securely on high(1), sets the securely(1), unassailable(1). Play Chris Tomlin's Famous One… You are the Lord, the Famous One, the Famous One Great is your Name in all the earth Heaven's declare you're glorious, you're glorious Great is your Name in all the earth McKenna writes that… Having foreseen the return to total trust in God on the part of the children of Israel (Ed: The remnant), Isaiah now envisions the recovery of their divine destiny as God’s Chosen People. It is thanksgiving as the people sing the fourfold theme: 1. Give thanks to the Lord 2. Call on His name 3. Make known among the nations what He has done 4. Proclaim that His name is exalted. People who are fulfilling God’s purpose for their lives have good reason to sing. God chose Israel to be the instrument to proclaim His name and show His way among the nations. Sin temporarily aborted that grand purpose, but Isaiah foresees the day when through the joy of song, they will “sing to the Lord, for He has done excellent things; this is known in all the earth” (Isa 12:5)… Israel had a large repertoire of songs growing out of the Exodus and extolling the Lord for His deliverance. Now, Isaiah says that Israel will sing again new songs of deliverance that proclaim His glorious deeds to the whole world. The song of God’s greatness and His glory is still the song of the people of God that the world will hear. At the risk of criticism, our song of joy might even warrant the loud shout that Isaiah heard when Israel began to sing again. (The Preacher's Commentary Series, Volume 17: Isaiah 1-39) Isaiah 12:5 Praise the LORD in song, for He has done excellent things. Let this be known throughout the earth.: Song: Ex 15:1,21 Ps 68:32-35 98:1 105:2 Rev 15:3 19:1-3 known: Isa 40:9 Ps 72:19 Hab 2:14 Rev 11:15-17) One my favorite Twila Paris songs, He is Exalted (click to play), reminds me of this section of Isaiah in which Jehovah's Holy Name will be exalted as the Name above every name (Php 2:9, 10-note) and He will be praised in song. Play this beautiful song as you ponder that glorious future day when you and I will together worship the exalted King of kings in His Holy City, Jerusalem… Praise Jehovah. Praise… in song (Sing) (a command) the LORD in song - The Millennium will be a time of great worship of the Messiah, the Only One worthy to receive our praise. In fact, the principal Audience of all praise songs is God Himself (Ps. 33:1). Praise… in song (02167) (zamar) is a verb which primarily means sing praises, i.e., praise as an act. of worship to God in a chanting or melody, with the voice as the instrument. Praise is an act of worship which gives honor and glory to God or His Name (which is His character, His attributes). Zamar as to be expected is most often found in the psalms (songs) and is only used this one time in Isaiah. The Lxx translates zamar in Isa 12:5 with the verb humneo (hymneo) means to sing praise or sing a hymn (or psalm). Baker - A verb meaning to play an instrument, to sing with musical accompaniment. Stringed instruments are commonly specified in connection with this word, and the tambourine is also mentioned once (Ps. 33:2; 71:22, 23; 149:3). The term occurs frequently in a call to praise—usually a summons to oneself (2 Sam. 22:50; 1Chr. 16:9; Ps. 66:4; Isa. 12:5). In the Bible, the object of this praise is always the Lord, who is lauded for both His attributes and His actions (Jdg. 5:3; Ps. 101:1; 105:2). Besides the above references, this verb appears exclusively in the Book of Psalms, contributing to a note of praise in psalms of various types: hymns (Ps. 104:33); psalms of thanksgiving (Ps. 138:1); and even psalms of lament (Ps. 144:9). (Complete Word Study Dictionary- Old Testament) When God delivers His people from the final "holocaust" (Great Tribulation), even as He delivered His people from Pharaoh in their Exodus, the songs of Israel’s youth (Exodus 15, Moses Song) will be renewed and the people will sing as in the old days (cf. Hos 2:15). Zamar - 41v in NAS - Jdg 5:3; 2Sa 22:50; 1Chr 16:9; Ps 7:17; 9:2, 11; 18:49; 21:13; 27:6; 30:4, 12; 33:2; 47:6, 7; 57:7, 9; 59:17; 61:8; 66:2, 4; 68:4, 32; 71:22, 23; 75:9; 92:1; 98:4, 5; 101:1; 104:33; 105:2; 108:1, 3; 135:3; 138:1; 144:9; 146:2; 147:1, 7; 149:3; Isa 12:5. NAS Usage = praise(1), praise the in song(1), sing(3), sing praise(7), sing praises(35).
Isaías 12
McGee - This is one great throbbing and pulsating outburst of a redeemed soul who is giving to God all that a poor creature can -- his hallelujah! We talk of our dedication to God, but we don't even know what dedication means. In that glorious day (Glorious Day - Living He loved me ~ Casting Crowns) Israel will know its meaning, and we will too. Crying aloud, shouting for joy type praise - does that describe the way you praise Him? If not, why not? What hinders you dear believer, for He is even in our midst today? Listen to the exhortation from C H Spurgeon… We ought not to worship God in a half-hearted sort of way; as if it were now our duty to bless God, but we felt it to be a weary business, and we would get it through as quickly as we could, and have done with it; and the sooner the better. No, no; ‘All that is within me, bless his holy name.’ Come, my heart, wake up, and summon all the powers which wait upon thee! Mechanical worship is easy, but worthless. Come rouse yourself, my brother! Rouse thyself, O my own soul! O inhabitant of Zion- Those who are in Jerusalem. Zion, of course, is the place of the temple, the place where the name of the Holy One of Israel dwells. Again while Isaiah in chapter 12 is addressing primarily the believing Jewish remnant, this charge to cry aloud and shout for joy is clearly applicable to Gentile believers who will be in Zion at that time. Motyer reminds us that… Isaiah once saw a different Zion with different ‘daughters’ (Isa 3:16-4:1), but now the promised cleansing (Isa 4:4) has happened and the Holy One, once estranged (Isa 6:3,4), has come home (cf. Isa 4:5, 6) to live among his people. (Ibid) For - This is a term of explanation which should always prompt a question of what is being explained, etc. Isaiah is giving the reason they are to cry aloud and shout for joy. It is not for any created thing (material goods, good harvest, etc) but it because of Messiah's presence and because of His person, the Holy One of Israel. Since we will praise Him in that future day in His Kingdom, this blessed assurance should prompt us to praise Him now for so great a promise… Praise Him, Praise Him by Fanny Crosby (Or listen this full choral version of this great hymn) Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer! Sing, O Earth, His wonderful love proclaim! Hail Him! hail Him! highest archangels in glory; Strength and honor give to His holy Name! Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children, In His arms He carries them all day long: Refrain Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness. Praise Him! Praise Him! Ever in joyful song! Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer! For our sins He suffered, and bled, and died. He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation, Hail Him! hail Him! Jesus the Crucified. Sound His praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows, Love unbounded, wonderful, deep and strong. Refrain Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer! Heav’nly portals loud with hosannas ring! Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever. Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet, and Priest, and King! Christ is coming! over the world victorious, Pow’r and glory unto the Lord belong. Refrain Great in your midst - This praise looks forward to that future day when Messiah returns to reign and rule in the midst of Jerusalem. Great is used almost as a name of Messiah in this context, for what He is (He is great) equates with Who He is. W E Vine applies this passage to our daily live noting that… It is the presence of the Lord in the midst that here and now satisfies the desires of His people, produces their worship, provides the power of their testimony. His realized presence is the gladsome dominating factor in their assembling. Where this is lost sight of all is mere routine, though there may be enthusiasm for a cause, and resounding jubilation. Given the fact that Jehovah will be in the midst of Jerusalem it is not surprising that joy is mentioned twice in this chapter (Isa 12:3, 6). The psalmist explains that… You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. (Ps 16:11)