Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
Original Language Analysis
וָרֹ֖נִּי
and shout
H7442
וָרֹ֖נִּי
and shout
Strong's:
H7442
Word #:
2 of 9
properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e., to shout (usually for joy)
יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת
thou inhabitant
H3427
יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת
thou inhabitant
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
3 of 9
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
צִיּ֑וֹן
of Zion
H6726
צִיּ֑וֹן
of Zion
Strong's:
H6726
Word #:
4 of 9
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
5 of 9
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
בְּקִרְבֵּ֖ךְ
in the midst
H7130
בְּקִרְבֵּ֖ךְ
in the midst
Strong's:
H7130
Word #:
7 of 9
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
Cross References
Zechariah 2:5For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.Psalms 9:11Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.Isaiah 41:14Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.Isaiah 54:1Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD.Isaiah 41:16Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.Ezekiel 48:35It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.
Historical Context
Initially celebrated God's presence in Jerusalem's temple. Fulfilled supremely in Christ—'the Word became flesh and dwelt among us' (John 1:14). Further fulfilled at Pentecost when the Spirit indwelt believers, making them God's temple (1 Corinthians 3:16). The church celebrates the Holy One dwelling not just in a building but in human hearts. This presence justifies exuberant worship and fearless confidence.
Questions for Reflection
- How does awareness of the Holy One's presence in your midst affect your worship?
- What does it mean practically that God's greatness and holiness dwell among His people?
- How should God's presence produce both joy (verse 6) and reverent fear (holiness)?
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Analysis & Commentary
The chapter climaxes with joyful proclamation of God's presence. 'Cry out and shout' indicates exuberant, unrestrained worship. 'Thou inhabitant of Zion' addresses God's people who dwell in His presence. The reason for joy: 'great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.' God's holiness and greatness aren't distant abstractions but present realities—He dwells among His people. This Immanuel theology (God with us) runs throughout Isaiah, finding ultimate fulfillment in Christ's incarnation and the Spirit's indwelling.