Isaiah 42:10
Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.
Original Language Analysis
לַֽיהוָה֙
unto the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָה֙
unto the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
תְּהִלָּת֖וֹ
and his praise
H8416
תְּהִלָּת֖וֹ
and his praise
Strong's:
H8416
Word #:
5 of 12
laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
יוֹרְדֵ֤י
ye that go down
H3381
יוֹרְדֵ֤י
ye that go down
Strong's:
H3381
Word #:
8 of 12
to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau
הַיָּם֙
to the sea
H3220
הַיָּם֙
to the sea
Strong's:
H3220
Word #:
9 of 12
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
וּמְלֹא֔וֹ
and all that is therein
H4393
וּמְלֹא֔וֹ
and all that is therein
Strong's:
H4393
Word #:
10 of 12
fulness (literally or figuratively)
Cross References
Psalms 33:3Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.Psalms 40:3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.Isaiah 42:4He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.Revelation 5:9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;Isaiah 49:13Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.
Historical Context
This anticipates the global spread of God's kingdom beyond Israel. Revelation 5:9 echoes this with the 'new song' sung by redeemed from every tribe and nation through Christ's blood.
Questions for Reflection
- What new works of God in your life call for a fresh song of praise?
- How does the global scope of this worship vision inform your understanding of missions?
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Analysis & Commentary
The call to sing a new song ('shir chadash') to the LORD celebrates coming redemption. The Hebrew 'shiyr' denotes exuberant praise. This worship encompasses the entire earth—from sea to islands, from ends of the earth—universal scope. New mercies demand new praise.