Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.
Sing, you heavens, because the LORD has done this! Shout for joy, you depths of the earth! Break out in song, you mountains, forests, and every tree in them! The LORD has rescued Jacob and shown his glory through Israel.
The writer is calling all of creation—heaven, earth, mountains, and trees—to celebrate because God has rescued his people Israel and revealed his glory through them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a section of Isaiah written during or near the Babylonian exile (6th century BC), when the Jewish people had been conquered and taken captive. The prophet is speaking of God's promise to restore and redeem his people, bringing them back to their homeland. In ancient Hebrew poetry, it was common to personify nature as participating in worship and celebration of God's mighty acts.
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