What does Isaiah 12:2 mean?
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.””
Quick answer
‘Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid’—confidence and song flow from knowing God saves.
What it means
In a song of praise, Isaiah declares God himself to be his salvation, the basis for fearless trust.
‘The LORD is my strength and my song’ shows that salvation produces joy and worship.
Common questions
What does ‘God is my salvation’ mean?
That God himself rescues and secures us, so we can trust him without fear and praise him as our strength.
Key words in this verse
Hebrew word studies — original-language background to the verse.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.