Commentaries and Other Bible Study Helps - Prayer Tents - Prayer Tents

12:1 As the ESV footnote explains, in v. 1 you is singular, perhaps referring to the people of God as a whole (see v. 3). In that day links ch. 12 with ch. 11. you were angry. See 5:25; 9:12, 17, 19, 21; 10:4, 5, 6, 25. your anger turned away. Only God can turn away the anger of God (cf. 6:6-7; 53:4-6). that you might comfort me. See 40:1; 66:13.

12:2 God is my salvation. See 45:17; 51:6; 59:16; 63:5. A supernatural salvation, such as King Ahaz did not believe in (cf. 7:2, 4, 9; 8:12; 10:24). Isaiah echoes Ex. 15:2-18. the Lord God. The ESV footnote explains the unusual name for God behind the English spelling. The Lord himself and the Lord alone is enough for strength, song, and salvation.

12:3 As the ESV footnote explains, you is plural here, perhaps referring to all of the members of God's people. With joy. See 29:19; 35:10; 51:3, 11; 55:12; 61:3, 7; 65:18-19; John 15:11; 16:24; 17:13. draw water from the wells of salvation. Endless supplies of salvation, richly enjoyed (cf. Ps. 36:8; 63:1; 65:9; 107:35; 143:6; Isa. 8:6; 32:2; 35:6-7; 44:3; 55:1; Jer. 2:13; John 4:13-14; 7:37-39; Rev. 7:17; 21:6; 22:17).

12:4 God's salvation flows out to the peoples through the witness of his people. The message is his name, i.e., who he has revealed himself to be (cf. Ex. 3:13-15; 34:5-8).

12:6 inhabitant of Zion. The remnant people of God is personified (cf. 37:22). in your midst. God intends to dwell among his people (cf. Ex. 25:8; 40:34; Isa. 57:15; Zech. 2:10-11; Rev. 21:3). the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah concludes this section with his characteristic title for God. Because of God's gracious intervention, the sinner's greatest dread (Isa. 6:3-5) becomes his ultimate joy.