Isaiah 12:2
New International Version
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”

New Living Translation
See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The LORD God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”

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

Berean Standard Bible
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; ‘For YAH, the LORD, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.’ ”

New American Standard Bible
“Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the LORD GOD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.”

NASB 1995
“Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the LORD GOD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.”

NASB 1977
“Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the LORD GOD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not dread; For Yah—Yahweh Himself—is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.”

Amplified Bible
“Behold, God, my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid, For the LORD GOD is my strength and song; Yes, He has become my salvation.”

Christian Standard Bible
Indeed, God is my salvation; I will trust him and not be afraid, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my song. He has become my salvation.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Indeed, God is my salvation; I will trust Him and not be afraid, for Yah, the LORD, is my strength and my song. He has become my salvation.”

American Standard Version
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Jehovah, even Jehovah, is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.

Contemporary English Version
I trust you to save me, LORD God, and I won't be afraid. My power and my strength come from you, and you have saved me."

English Revised Version
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Look! God is my Savior. I am confident and unafraid, because the LORD is my strength and my song. He is my Savior."

Good News Translation
God is my savior; I will trust him and not be afraid. The LORD gives me power and strength; he is my savior.

International Standard Version
"Look! God—yes God—is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid. For the LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation."

Majority Standard Bible
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

NET Bible
Look, God is my deliverer! I will trust in him and not fear. For the LORD gives me strength and protects me; he has become my deliverer."

New Heart English Bible
Look, in the God of my salvation I will trust, and will not be afraid. For the LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation."

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, God [is] my salvation, I trust, and do not fear, "" For my strength and song [is] YAH—YHWH, "" And He is to me for salvation.

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, God is my salvation, I trust, and fear not, For my strength and song is Jah Jehovah, And He is to me for salvation.

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold God my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid: for my strength and song is Jah Jehovah, and he will be to me for salvation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold, God is my saviour, I will deal confidently, and will not fear: because the Lord is my strength, and my praise, and he is become my salvation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Behold, God is my savior, I will act faithfully, and I will not be afraid. For the Lord is my strength and my praise, and he has become my salvation.”

New American Bible
God indeed is my salvation; I am confident and unafraid. For the LORD is my strength and my might, and he has been my salvation.

New Revised Standard Version
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, in God my Saviour I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD is my strength and my song; and he has become my salvation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Behold, upon God my Savior I trust, and I shall not move, because LORD JEHOVAH is my might and my honor, and he shall be redemption to me!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; For GOD the LORD is my strength and song; And He is become my salvation.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
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.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Joyful Thanksgiving
1In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. 2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” 3With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,…

Cross References
Exodus 15:2
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.

Psalm 118:14
The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.

Psalm 27:1
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalm 62:2
He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.

Psalm 91:2
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 23:1-4
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ...

Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalm 125:1
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.

Habakkuk 3:17-18
Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, / yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!

Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”

2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

2 Samuel 22:47
The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted—

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 10:11
It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”


Treasury of Scripture

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.

God

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah 9:6,7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace…

Isaiah 45:17,22-25
But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end…

the Lord

Isaiah 26:4
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:

Exodus 16:2
And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness:

Psalm 83:18
That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.

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Surely God is my salvation
The Hebrew word for "salvation" here is "yeshuah," which is closely related to the name Yeshua, or Jesus, in the New Testament. This connection underscores the prophetic nature of Isaiah's writings, pointing to the ultimate salvation through Christ. Historically, the Israelites understood salvation as deliverance from physical enemies, but Isaiah expands this to a spiritual deliverance, foreshadowing the coming Messiah. This phrase is a declaration of personal trust and reliance on God, emphasizing that salvation is not through human effort but through divine intervention.

I will trust and not be afraid
The Hebrew root for "trust" is "batach," which conveys a sense of security and confidence. This trust is not passive but an active reliance on God's promises and character. The phrase "not be afraid" reflects a common biblical theme where faith in God dispels fear. In the historical context, Israel faced numerous threats from surrounding nations, yet Isaiah calls the people to a fearless trust in God. This is a timeless message for believers, encouraging them to place their confidence in God amidst life's uncertainties.

For the LORD, the LORD Himself
The repetition of "the LORD" in Hebrew is "Yah, Yahweh," emphasizing the covenant name of God. This repetition serves to reinforce God's unchanging nature and His faithfulness to His promises. In the ancient Near Eastern context, where many gods were worshiped, this declaration affirms the uniqueness and supremacy of Yahweh. For the believer, it is a reminder of God's personal involvement and commitment to His people.

is my strength and my song
The imagery of God as "strength" suggests a source of power and might, essential for overcoming life's challenges. The word "song" implies joy and celebration, indicating that God's deliverance is not only a source of strength but also of joy. This duality of strength and song reflects the holistic nature of God's salvation, providing both the power to endure and the joy of victory. Historically, songs were used to commemorate God's acts of deliverance, as seen in the Song of Moses (Exodus 15).

He has become my salvation
This phrase encapsulates the transformation that occurs when one experiences God's deliverance. The Hebrew verb "become" suggests a dynamic process, indicating that salvation is both an event and a journey. For the Israelites, this was a reminder of God's past deliverances and a promise of future salvation. In the Christian context, it points to the ongoing work of Christ in the believer's life, transforming them into His likeness. This assurance of salvation is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, offering hope and security.

(2) Behold, God is my salvation . . .--The words admit of the rendering, Behold the God of my salvation. In either construction "salvation" is taken, as in the New Testament (John 4:22; 1Peter 1:9-10), as meaning more than mere deliverance from danger, and including the highest spiritual blessings.

The Lord Jehovah . . .--The Hebrew here and in Isaiah 26:4 presents the exceptional combination of the two Divine Names (Yah Yahveh). (See Psalm 68:4.) With this exception the second clause of the verse is a verbal reproduction of Exodus 15:2. . . .

Verse 2. - God is my salvation (comp. Psalm 27:1; Psalm 38:22, etc.). The employment of the abstract "salvation" for the concrete "Savior" is extremely common. The Lord Jehovah; literally, Jab Jehovah - a combination which occurs only here and in Isaiah 26:4, where it is again used as an encouragement to perfect confidence and trust. Is my strength... salvation. This is quoted from the song of Moses (Exodus 15:2), which the prophet has throughout in his thoughts.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Surely
הִנֵּ֨ה (hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

God
אֵ֧ל (’êl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty

is my salvation;
יְשׁוּעָתִ֛י (yə·šū·‘ā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity

I will trust
אֶבְטַ֖ח (’eḇ·ṭaḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure

and not
וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be afraid.
אֶפְחָ֑ד (’ep̄·ḥāḏ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6342: To dread, be in dread or in awe

For
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יָ֣הּ (yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3050: LORD -- the name of the God of Israel

GOD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

is my strength
עָזִּ֤י (‘āz·zî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5797: Strength, might

and my song,
וְזִמְרָת֙ (wə·zim·rāṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2176: Instrumental music, praise

and He also has become
וַֽיְהִי־ (way·hî-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

my salvation.”
לִֽישׁוּעָֽה׃ (lî·šū·‘āh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity


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