Isaiah Chapter 12 – A Song of Salvation
Isaiah Chapter 12 is a brief yet powerful song of praise and thanksgiving. Flowing directly from the promises of restoration in Chapter 11, it reveals the heart’s response to redemption. Isaiah captures the joy and gratitude of a people who have been delivered and have found their trust restored in the Lord.
A Song of Joy and Trust
✔ Praise is the natural response to salvation.
✔ God’s anger is turned away, and His comfort is extended.
✔ The wells of salvation are deep and ever-flowing.
✔ God’s strength becomes our song.
✔ The name of the Lord is worthy to be declared among the nations.
📖 Isaiah 12:2 – “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.”
🔎 The prophet’s vision moves from judgment to joy. Salvation is not merely an escape from wrath—it is an invitation into eternal rejoicing.
Isaiah Chapter 12 - Overview
Isaiah 12:1–6 – The Wells of Salvation
📖 Isaiah 12:1 – “And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.”
🔎 Judgment is not the end of God’s dealings—it is the beginning of restoration. His anger is righteous, but His mercy endures forever.
📖 Isaiah 12:2 – “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid…”
🔎 Trust replaces fear when salvation is fully grasped. Isaiah’s declaration echoes the song of Moses in Exodus 15:2—God’s deliverance is always worthy of song.
📖 Isaiah 12:3 – “Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.”
🔎 This verse paints a picture of unending supply. Salvation is not a one-time event—it is a continual drawing from the depths of God’s mercy and grace. Jesus later echoes this in John 4:14, speaking of living water.
📖 Isaiah 12:4 – “Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.”
🔎 True salvation compels testimony. Those who have tasted deliverance cannot help but declare it.
📖 Isaiah 12:5–6 – “Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things… cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.”
🔎 Praise is both personal and public. Isaiah calls for shouting and singing—not merely as ritual, but as a declaration of God’s goodness and faithfulness.
➡️ Salvation is not just a rescue—it is an invitation to rejoice. Those who drink from the wells of salvation never thirst again.
Isaiah Chapter 12 - Deeper Study
Overview: A Song of Deliverance
🔹 Timeframe: Looking forward to the fulfillment of redemption.
🔹 Setting: A redeemed people worshipping the Holy One of Israel.
🔹 Theme: Joy in salvation and public declaration of God’s greatness.
🔹 Connection to Christ: Jesus is the source of living water—eternal life drawn from God’s grace.
The Joy of the Redeemed
Isaiah 12 is a glimpse into the heart of a people who have been rescued from judgment. No longer under wrath, they now stand in worship. Praise is not an obligation—it is a reflex of the redeemed.
🔹 True salvation births true worship.
🔹 God’s deliverance is both personal and collective.
🔹 When God saves, He satisfies.
🔹 Worship is the overflow of a grateful heart.
🔹 The Holy One of Israel is not distant—He is in the midst of His people.
➡️ Let your worship be a witness. Those who draw from the wells of salvation should never be silent.
Key Takeaways
🔑 Salvation is the well from which we draw eternal joy.
🔑 Praise is the natural response to God’s deliverance.
🔑 God’s presence among His people is reason for celebration.
🔑 True worship flows from hearts that have experienced grace.
🔑 Salvation is not secret—it is meant to be shared.
Prophetic Patterns & Dual Fulfillment
🔮 Isaiah 12:2 parallels the Song of Moses (Exodus 15:2) and is echoed in Revelation 15:3.
🔮 The wells of salvation symbolize unending grace—fulfilled in Christ.
🔮 Public declaration of God’s goodness is repeated in Acts 2:47.
🔮 Joy in worship points to the eternal rejoicing of the redeemed (Revelation 21:3–4).
Historical & Cultural Context
📜 Songs of praise were common after victories (Exodus 15, Judges 5).
📜 Isaiah’s vision anticipates both physical and spiritual deliverance.
📜 Worship in ancient Israel was a communal act of celebration.
📜 This chapter marks a shift from judgment to joy—a foretaste of Messianic redemption.
Present-Day Reflection: The Wells of Salvation
Today, many seek joy in temporary things—possessions, achievements, and fleeting pleasures. But Isaiah reminds us that true joy is only found in the wells of salvation. Those who drink from it are never thirsty again. The world promises satisfaction, but only Christ delivers it.
🔹 Earthly wells run dry—only God’s salvation is endless.
🔹 Worship should be our response—not just ritual.
🔹 True joy is not circumstantial—it is rooted in redemption.
🔹 Public praise is the outflow of private gratitude.
🔹 Christ is the living water—eternal and satisfying.
➡️ Draw deeply from the wells of salvation—and never stop proclaiming His goodness.
💡 Final Reflection: Salvation’s Song
Isaiah 12 is a reminder that salvation is not just a theological concept—it is a wellspring of joy that transforms worship. Those who have tasted of His goodness cannot keep silent.
📌 Have you truly tasted from the wells of salvation?
📌 Is your worship overflowing from a heart of gratitude?
📌 Are you sharing the joy of His salvation with others?
📖 Isaiah 12:3 – “Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.”
🔥 Drink deeply. Worship freely. Proclaim boldly.
The Lord Is My Strength and My Song
Isa 12:1 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
Isa 12:2 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.
Isa 12:3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Isa 12:4 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.
Isa 12:5 Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
Isa 12:6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
Date Written
740–700 BC
Written By
The prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz
Language
Hebrew
Verses
6