Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let them give glory to the LORD and proclaim his praise in the islands. New Living Translation Let the whole world glorify the LORD; let it sing his praise. English Standard Version Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the coastlands. Berean Standard Bible Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. King James Bible Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands. New King James Version Let them give glory to the LORD, And declare His praise in the coastlands. New American Standard Bible Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the coastlands. NASB 1995 Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the coastlands. NASB 1977 Let them give glory to the LORD, And declare His praise in the coastlands. Legacy Standard Bible Let them give glory to Yahweh And declare His praise in the coastlands. Amplified Bible Let them give glory to the LORD And declare His praise in the islands and coastlands. Christian Standard Bible Let them give glory to the LORD and declare his praise in the coasts and islands. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. American Standard Version Let them give glory unto Jehovah, and declare his praise in the islands. Contemporary English Version Let them announce his praises everywhere. English Revised Version Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let them give glory to the LORD and announce his praise on the coastlands. Good News Translation Let those who live in distant lands give praise and glory to the LORD! International Standard Version Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands. NET Bible Let them give the LORD the honor he deserves; let them praise his deeds in the coastlands. New Heart English Bible Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands. Webster's Bible Translation Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the isles. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLet them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. World English Bible Let them give glory to Yahweh, and declare his praise in the islands. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey ascribe to YHWH glory, "" And they declare His praise in the islands. Young's Literal Translation They ascribe to Jehovah honour, And His praise in the isles they declare. Smith's Literal Translation They shall set glory to Jehovah, and they shall announce his praise in the islands. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey shall give glory to the Lord, and shall declare his praise in the islands. Catholic Public Domain Version They will give glory to the Lord, and they will announce his praise to the islands. New American Bible Let them give glory to the LORD, and utter his praise in the coastlands. New Revised Standard Version Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the coastlands. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet them give glory to the LORD and declare his praise in the islands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they will give glory to LORD JEHOVAH, and his praises they shall show in the islands! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let them give glory unto the LORD, And declare His praise in the islands. Brenton Septuagint Translation They shall give glory to God, and shall proclaim his praises in the islands. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A New Song of Praise…11Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. 12Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. 13The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:… Cross References Psalm 96:3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. Psalm 113:3 From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised. Psalm 148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens. Psalm 72:19 And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. Psalm 86:9 All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. Psalm 145:10-12 All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. / They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might, / to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom. Psalm 67:3 Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Psalm 66:2 Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. Psalm 29:2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness. Revelation 15:4 Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” Revelation 5:12-13 In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” Revelation 19:5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!” Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Romans 15:9-11 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” Treasury of Scripture Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands. Isaiah 24:15,16 Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea… Isaiah 66:18,19 For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory… Psalm 22:27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. Jump to Previous Ascribe Coastlands Declare Glory Honour Islands Isles Praise Proclaim Sea-Lands SoundingJump to Next Ascribe Coastlands Declare Glory Honour Islands Isles Praise Proclaim Sea-Lands SoundingIsaiah 42 1. The office of Christ, graced with meekness and constancy.5. God's promise unto him. 10. An exhortation to praise God for his Gospel 13. God will manifest himself, and check idolatry 18. He reproves the people of incredulity. Let them give glory to the LORD This phrase calls for the acknowledgment of God's supreme power and majesty. In the context of Isaiah, this is a prophetic call for all nations, not just Israel, to recognize the sovereignty of Yahweh. The call to give glory is a common biblical theme, seen in passages like Psalm 29:1-2, where the heavenly beings are also called to ascribe glory to God. Theologically, this reflects the monotheistic belief that God alone is worthy of worship and honor, contrasting with the polytheistic practices of surrounding nations. The imperative "let them" suggests a future fulfillment, possibly pointing to the eschatological vision where all nations will worship God, as seen in Revelation 15:4. and declare His praise in the islands. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, the LORD is the one to whom glory and praise are due. In the Hebrew text, "Yahweh" is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. 2. The Islands This term refers to distant lands or coastlands, symbolizing the far reaches of the earth. It indicates the universal scope of God's glory and the call for all nations to recognize and worship Him. 3. Isaiah The prophet who conveyed God's message to the people of Israel. Isaiah's prophecies often include themes of God's sovereignty and the call for all nations to worship Him. 4. The People of Israel The original audience of Isaiah's prophecy, called to be a light to the nations and to declare God's glory. 5. The Nations Represented by "the islands," these are the Gentile peoples who are also invited to give glory to God, highlighting the inclusivity of God's salvation plan. Teaching Points Universal Call to WorshipGod's glory is not confined to Israel but extends to all nations. Believers are called to participate in this global mission by sharing the Gospel and encouraging worship among all peoples. The Sovereignty of God Recognizing God's sovereignty should lead us to worship Him. Our lives should reflect His glory in all we do, serving as a testimony to others. Praise as a Witness Our praise and worship are powerful witnesses to the world. When we declare God's goodness, we invite others to experience His love and grace. Inclusivity of the Gospel The call for the islands to praise God reminds us that the Gospel is for everyone. We should actively seek to include and reach out to those who are different from us. Living a Life of Praise Our daily actions and words should declare God's praise. This involves living with integrity, showing love, and being a light in our communities. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 42What does 'bruised reed' and 'smoking flax' signify? What are the Servant Songs in Isaiah? Where is the scientific or archeological evidence supporting Isaiah 42:10-12's claim of global praise to this servant? Does God share His glory with others?Verse 12. - Let them give glory unto the Lord... in the islands; i.e. "let those who are in the islands," or the maritime tracts, "give glory to God" - a repetition of the last clause of ver. 10. The persistency with which the islands, or the maritime tracts of the west, are mentioned (Isaiah 41:1, 5; Isaiah 42:10, 12; Isaiah 49:1, etc.) may perhaps be accounted for by the fact that Christianity was to obtain its earliest and its most enduring triumphs in these regions. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let them giveיָשִׂ֥ימוּ (yā·śî·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set glory כָּב֑וֹד (kā·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness to the LORD לַֽיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and declare יַגִּֽידוּ׃ (yag·gî·ḏū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous His praise וּתְהִלָּת֖וֹ (ū·ṯə·hil·lā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise in the islands. בָּאִיִּ֥ים (bā·’î·yîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 339: A habitable spot, dry land, a coast, an island Links Isaiah 42:12 NIVIsaiah 42:12 NLT Isaiah 42:12 ESV Isaiah 42:12 NASB Isaiah 42:12 KJV Isaiah 42:12 BibleApps.com Isaiah 42:12 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 42:12 Chinese Bible Isaiah 42:12 French Bible Isaiah 42:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 42:12 Let them give glory to Yahweh (Isa Isi Is) |
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