Isaiah 12:1 Meaning and Explanation
“And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The speaker vows to praise God for turning away His anger and giving comfort.
The Context of Isaiah 12:1
The opening of Isaiah 12 marks the transition from judgment to joy in the restored community.
What Does Isaiah 12:1 Mean?
In the prophetic context Isaiah describes, Israel will acknowledge a season of divine judgment has passed. The acknowledgment of anger being turned away marks a crucial shift—from discipline to restoration, showing a relationship being renewed and healed through God's gracious reversal.
To praise God in response to comfort after judgment is the natural posture of one who has experienced both correction and mercy. This verse establishes the grateful, renewed stance from which all the following praise flows—a heart transformed by experiencing both God's justice and His compassion together.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 12:1
What does Isaiah 12:1 mean?
The speaker vows to praise God for turning away His anger and giving comfort.
What is the context of Isaiah 12:1?
The opening of Isaiah 12 marks the transition from judgment to joy in the restored community.