Isaiah 12:3
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Original Language Analysis
Cross References
Revelation 22:1And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.Revelation 7:17For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.Jeremiah 2:13For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.Isaiah 49:10They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.
Historical Context
May reference water-drawing ceremonies during Feast of Tabernacles, when this passage was read. Jews would draw water from Siloam pool with joy, celebrating God's provision. Jesus attended this feast and declared Himself living water (John 7:37-38), applying this prophecy to Himself. Christian experience confirms continual drawing of spiritual refreshment from Christ, the inexhaustible well of salvation.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you regularly 'draw water' from the wells of salvation in Christ?
- What spiritual resources and blessings do you receive from ongoing relationship with Christ?
- How can we cultivate the joy that should accompany receiving from God's abundant provision?
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Analysis & Commentary
Drawing water from 'wells of salvation' with joy illustrates receiving continuous spiritual refreshment from God's saving work. Wells provide reliable, ongoing supply unlike one-time rain. 'With joy' emphasizes the gladness accompanying salvation. This imagery suggests salvation isn't one-time event only but ongoing source of spiritual sustenance. The plural 'wells' might indicate multiple aspects of salvation or abundant supply. Christ identified Himself as living water (John 4:14; 7:37-38), the ultimate well of salvation.