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.
Original Language Analysis
אֵ֧ל
Behold God
H410
אֵ֧ל
Behold God
Strong's:
H410
Word #:
2 of 14
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
לִֽישׁוּעָֽה׃
he also is become my salvation
H3444
לִֽישׁוּעָֽה׃
he also is become my salvation
Strong's:
H3444
Word #:
3 of 14
something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
אֶבְטַ֖ח
I will trust
H982
אֶבְטַ֖ח
I will trust
Strong's:
H982
Word #:
4 of 14
properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
וְלֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
5 of 14
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
אֶפְחָ֑ד
and not be afraid
H6342
אֶפְחָ֑ד
and not be afraid
Strong's:
H6342
Word #:
6 of 14
to be startled (by a sudden alarm); hence, to fear in general
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
7 of 14
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
עָזִּ֤י
is my strength
H5797
עָזִּ֤י
is my strength
Strong's:
H5797
Word #:
8 of 14
strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
יְהוָ֔ה
JEHOVAH
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
JEHOVAH
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
11 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Cross References
Exodus 15:2The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?Psalms 118:14The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.Revelation 7:10And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.Jonah 2:9But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.Isaiah 45:17But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.Jeremiah 23:6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.Jeremiah 3:23Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the multitude of mountains: truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.Isaiah 32:2And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.Isaiah 7:14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Historical Context
Chapter 12 follows prophecies of judgment (1-11) and Messiah's kingdom (11), providing the redeemed's response. This anticipates millennial worship when Israel recognizes Jesus as Yeshua (salvation).
Questions for Reflection
- How does recognizing that God Himself is your salvation (not just your helper) transform your confidence?
- What fears need to be replaced with trust in God's covenant faithfulness in your life?
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Analysis & Commentary
This Messianic verse appears in Isaiah's song of salvation (chapter 12). 'Behold, God is my salvation' (Yeshua, Jesus in Hebrew) identifies God Himself as Savior, not merely the source of salvation. The threefold affirmation—'I will trust, and not be afraid'—demonstrates faith conquering fear. 'The LORD JEHOVAH' (Yah Yahweh) emphasizes covenant faithfulness. The phrase 'is my strength and my song' echoes Moses's song after Red Sea deliverance (Exodus 15:2), connecting redemption themes.