Isaiah 30:29 You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

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New International Version
And you will sing as on the night you celebrate a holy festival; your hearts will rejoice as when people playing pipes go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

New Living Translation
But the people of God will sing a song of joy, like the songs at the holy festivals. You will be filled with joy, as when a flutist leads a group of pilgrims to Jerusalem, the mountain of the LORD— to the Rock of Israel.

English Standard Version
You shall have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept, and gladness of heart, as when one sets out to the sound of the flute to go to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

King James Bible
Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel.

New King James Version
You shall have a song As in the night when a holy festival is kept, And gladness of heart as when one goes with a flute, To come into the mountain of the LORD, To the Mighty One of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
You will have songs as in the night when you keep the festival, And gladness of heart as when one marches to the sound of the flute, To go to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

NASB 1995
You will have songs as in the night when you keep the festival, And gladness of heart as when one marches to the sound of the flute, To go to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

NASB 1977
You will have songs as in the night when you keep the festival; And gladness of heart as when one marches to the sound of the flute, To go to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
You will have songs as in the night when you set yourself apart as holy for the festival, And gladness of heart as when one marches to the sound of the flute, To go to the mountain of Yahweh, to the Rock of Israel.

Amplified Bible
You will have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept, And joy of heart as when one marches [in procession] with a flute, To go to the [temple on the] mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
Your singing will be like that on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Your singing will be like that on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

American Standard Version
Ye shall have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come unto the mountain of Jehovah, to the Rock of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD's people will sing as they do when they celebrate a religious festival at night. The LORD is Israel's mighty rock, and his people will be as happy as they are when they follow the sound of flutes to the mountain where he is worshiped.

English Revised Version
Ye shall have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You will sing a song like the song you sing on a festival night. Your hearts will be happy like someone going out with a flute on the way to the LORD's mountain, to the rock of Israel.

Good News Translation
But you, God's people, will be happy and sing as you do on the night of a sacred festival. You will be as happy as those who walk to the music of flutes on their way to the Temple of the LORD, the defender of Israel.

International Standard Version
You will have songs as on nights when people celebrate a holy festival, and gladness of heart, as when they set out with flutes to go to the LORD's mountain, to the Rock of Israel.

Majority Standard Bible
You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

NET Bible
You will sing as you do in the evening when you are celebrating a festival. You will be happy like one who plays a flute as he goes to the mountain of the LORD, the Rock who shelters Israel.

New Heart English Bible
You will have a song, as in the night when a holy feast is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goes with a flute to come to the LORD's mountain, to Israel's Rock.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye shall have a song, as in the night, when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come upon the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel.

World English Bible
You will have a song, as in the night when a holy feast is kept, and gladness of heart, as when one goes with a flute to come to Yahweh’s mountain, to Israel’s Rock.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Singing is to you as in a night sanctified for a festival, "" And joy of heart as he who is going with a pipe, "" To go to the mountain of YHWH, "" To the rock of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation
Singing is to you as in a night sanctified for a festival, And joy of heart as he who is going with a pipe, To go in to the mountain of Jehovah, Unto the rock of Israel.

Smith's Literal Translation
The song shall be to you as by night, consecrating a festival and gladness of heart, as he going with a pipe to come into the mountain of Jehovah to the rock of Israel.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
You shall have a song as in the night of the sanctified solemnity, and joy of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe, to come into the mountain of the Lord, to the Mighty One of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
There will be a song for you, as in the night of a sanctified solemnity, and a joy of heart, as when one travels with music to arrive at the mountain of the Lord, to the Strong One of Israel.

New American Bible
For you, there will be singing as on a night when a feast is observed, And joy of heart as when one marches along with a flute Going to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall have a song as in the night when a holy festival is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one sets out to the sound of the flute to go to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
You shall have a song, even a garland which is sanctified in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one walks rejoicing to come to the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He shall be a song to you, a crown which is hallowed in feasting and his joy of the heart, like he who walks in joy, coming to the mountain of LORD JEHOVAH, to The Mighty One of Israel

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Ye shall have a song As in the night when a feast is hallowed; And gladness of heart, as when one goeth with the pipe To come into the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Must ye always rejoice, and go into my holy places continually, as they that keep a feast? and must ye go with a pipe, as those that rejoice, into the mountain of the Lord, to the God of Israel?

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Audio Bible

Context

God's Mercies
…28His breath is like a rushing torrent that rises to the neck. He comes to sift the nations in a sieve of destruction; He bridles the jaws of the peoples to lead them astray. 29You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. 30And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones.…

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Cross References

Exodus 15:1-2
Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.

Psalm 42:4
These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the festive procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise.

Psalm 43:4
Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my greatest joy. I will praise You with the harp, O God, my God.

Psalm 84:4
How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. Selah

Psalm 118:15
Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!

Psalm 149:1-3
Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. / Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. / Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.

Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Isaiah 51:11
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Jeremiah 31:12-13
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.

Zephaniah 3:14-17
Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! / The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm. / On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. ...

Zechariah 14:16-17
Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. / And should any of the families of the earth not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, then the rain will not fall on them.

Matthew 26:30
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Mark 14:26
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Luke 1:46-47
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Luke 2:13-14
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: / “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

Treasury of Scripture

You shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goes with a pipe to come into the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel.

ye shall

Isaiah 12:1
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.

Isaiah 26:1
In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.

Exodus 15:1
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

in the night

Leviticus 23:32
It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath.

Deuteronomy 16:6,14
But at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name in, there thou shalt sacrifice the passover at even, at the going down of the sun, at the season that thou camest forth out of Egypt…

Psalm 42:4
When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.

with a pipe

1 Chronicles 13:7,8
And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart…

Psalm 95:1,2
O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation…

the mountain

Isaiah 2:3
And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

mighty one.

Isaiah 26:4
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:

Deuteronomy 32:4,31
He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he…

Psalm 18:31
For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?

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Berean Study Bible

And you will sing
The Hebrew root for "sing" is "שִׁיר" (shir), which conveys a sense of joy and celebration. Singing in the biblical context often accompanies worship and thanksgiving to God. Historically, singing was a communal activity, especially during religious festivals, symbolizing unity and shared faith among the Israelites. This phrase suggests a future time of joy and restoration for God's people, reminiscent of the joyous singing during the Exodus and other significant deliverances.

as on the night of a holy festival
The phrase "holy festival" refers to the appointed feasts in the Jewish calendar, such as Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. These festivals were times of great joy, remembrance, and worship, as prescribed in the Torah. The "night" aspect highlights the anticipation and preparation that often began the evening before the festival day. This imagery evokes a sense of sacred celebration and communal worship, pointing to a future time when God's people will experience profound joy and divine presence.

and your hearts will rejoice
The Hebrew word for "rejoice" is "שָׂמַח" (samach), which means to be glad or joyful. In biblical terms, the heart is the center of emotions, thoughts, and will. This phrase indicates an inner transformation and overwhelming joy that comes from experiencing God's deliverance and blessings. It reflects the deep, heartfelt response of God's people to His faithfulness and salvation.

like one who walks with a flute
The flute, or "חליל" (chalil) in Hebrew, was a common musical instrument in ancient Israel, often used in celebrations and worship. Walking with a flute suggests a procession or journey, accompanied by music, symbolizing joy and festivity. This imagery conveys a sense of movement towards something sacred and joyful, emphasizing the celebratory nature of the occasion.

to the mountain of the LORD
The "mountain of the LORD" refers to Mount Zion, the spiritual and physical center of worship in Jerusalem. It is a place of divine encounter, where God's presence dwells. In the biblical narrative, mountains often symbolize closeness to God and divine revelation. This phrase signifies a pilgrimage or journey towards God's presence, highlighting the desire for communion with the divine.

to the Rock of Israel
The "Rock of Israel" is a metaphor for God, emphasizing His strength, stability, and faithfulness. In Hebrew, "rock" is "צוּר" (tsur), symbolizing a place of refuge and protection. This imagery is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, recalling God's provision and protection throughout their journey. It underscores the trustworthiness and unchanging nature of God as the foundation of Israel's faith and hope.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(29) Ye shall have a song . . .--The "holy solemnity," or feast, was probably the Feast of Tabernacles, the feast of in-gathering, of all the festivals of the Jewish year the most abounding in its joy. In later times, and probably, therefore, in earlier, it had a night-ritual of special solemnity, the court of the Temple being illuminated with a great candelabrum. It was known as being pre-eminently "the feast" (1Kings 8:2; 1Kings 8:65; 1Kings 12:32; Ezekiel 45:25; 2Chronicles 7:8-9). The second clause of the verse completes the picture, by introducing the day-ritual of the procession of pilgrims from the country, bringing their firstfruits and playing on their flutes. (Comp. 1Samuel 10:5.) . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 29. - Ye shall have a song; literally, to you will [then] be a song. While the nations weep and lament, and are burnt up by God's anger, and swept away by his "overflowing flood," and guided to their destruction by his bridle in their jaws, Israel shall rejoice with singing. As in the night when a holy solemnity is kept. Perhaps a special reference is intended to the Pass-over-feast, which commenced with an even-tag or night celebration (Exodus 12:6, 8, 42; Matthew 26:30). Or perhaps "Isaiah is not referring to one feast more than another" (Cheyne), night-rituals belonging to all toasts, since the day commenced with the sunset. The Passover-song consisted of Psalm 113. - 118. And as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the Lord. Joyful processions from the country districts to Jerusalem are alluded to. These were commonly headed by a piper or a band of pipers (Vitringa). They took place several times in the year - at each of the three great feasts, and irregularly when any district sent up its firstfruits to the temple treasury (Nehemiah 10:35-37). To the Mighty One of Israel; literally, to the Rock of Israel; i.e. to Jehovah (comp. Isaiah 17:10; and see also Deuteronomy 32:4, 15, 18, 30, 31; Psalm 18:2, 31, 46, etc.). The idea embodied in the metaphor is rather that of an unfailing refuge than of mere might and power.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

You will sing
הַשִּׁיר֙ (haš·šîr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7892: A song, singing

as on the night
כְּלֵ֖יל (kə·lêl)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity

of a holy
הִתְקַדֶּשׁ־ (hiṯ·qad·deš-)
Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated

festival,
חָ֑ג (ḥāḡ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2282: A festival gathering, feast, pilgrim feast

and your heart
לֵבָ֗ב (lê·ḇāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart

will rejoice
וְשִׂמְחַ֣ת (wə·śim·ḥaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee

like one who walks
כַּֽהוֹלֵךְ֙ (ka·hō·w·lêḵ)
Preposition-k, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

to the music of a flute,
בֶּֽחָלִ֔יל (be·ḥā·lîl)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2485: Flute, pipe

going up
לָב֥וֹא (lā·ḇō·w)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to the mountain
בְהַר־ (ḇə·har-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

of the LORD,
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the Rock
צ֥וּר (ṣūr)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge

of Israel.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

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