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Bible verse
Isaiah 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.”
What it means
When God Himself becomes your rescue, fear loses its grip. This is confidence that does not depend on circumstances but on the character of the One who saves. He becomes both the strength inside and the song on your lips. It points ahead to Jesus, whose very name means the Lord saves, and who carries us through the deepest waters. Trusting Him, we can lay down our dread and sing even before the storm has passed, because our salvation is sure.
Isaiah 12:2 at a glance
| Reference | Isaiah 12:2 |
|---|---|
| Book | Isaiah |
| Chapter to read it in | Isaiah 12 |
| Topic | trust |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Exodus 15:2
- Psalms 118:14
- Psalms 27:1
- Revelation 7:10
- Isaiah 26:3-4
- Jonah 2:9
- Isaiah 45:17
- Matthew 1:21-23
- Isaiah 45:22-25
- Luke 2:30-32
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Isaiah 12:2?
It is in Isaiah, in Isaiah 12. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Isaiah 12:2?
Readers most often set it beside Exodus 15:2, Psalms 118:14, Psalms 27:1, Revelation 7:10. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Isaiah 12:2?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Isaiah 12:2 more than we can. We bring you Isaiah 12:2, trust. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Isaiah 12 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Isaiah 12:2 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
