John Trapp Complete Commentary - Isaiah 12:2
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. Ver. 2. Behold, God is my salvation. ] Let such take notice of it as said when time was, there is no help for him in God; salvation itself cannot save him. "Behold," and "My": there is much matter in this adverb and that pronoun, saith an interpreter. a Behold, God is my Jesus; so Jerome readeth it. According to that of old Simeon "Mine... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Isaiah 12:2
Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvationRejoicing in GodThese words are used by the prophet, in the name of the Church, to set forth the happiness and salvation of the Jews when they shall be gathered in with the fulness of the Gentiles.They also express the experience of a believer--I. WITH RESPECT TO HIS MORAL STATE. “God is my salvation.” Some would have the aid, the consolation, and the favour of God, but refuse His salvation, and remain in sin. This, however, is vain and impossible. The... read more