Isaiah 26

A Song of Praise

1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvationSalvation: יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah). The Hebrew yeshuah (יְשׁוּעָה) means salvation or deliverance—rescue from danger or enemies. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. Salvation: Isaiah 25:9, 60:18, 62:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 31:21, 48:12, Jeremiah 33:11, Zechariah 2:5 +2

2 Open ye the gates, that the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. Righteousness: Isaiah 54:14, 60:21, 62:2, Psalms 118:20. Parallel theme: Isaiah 60:11, 62:10, Psalms 106:5, Acts 2:47, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 5:9 +5

3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Faith: Isaiah 31:1, 1 Chronicles 5:20, Psalms 9:10, Romans 5:1. Peace: Micah 5:5, John 14:27, 16:33, Philippians 4:7. Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 13:18, 16:8 +5

4 Trust ye in the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: Faith: Isaiah 12:2, 50:10, Psalms 18:2, 62:8. References Lord: 1 Samuel 2:2, Psalms 55:22. Parallel theme: Isaiah 32:2, Psalms 46:1, 62:11, Philippians 4:13 +5

5 For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. Parallel theme: Isaiah 13:11, Jeremiah 51:37, 51:64, Revelation 18:2

6 The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. Parallel theme: Joshua 10:24, Luke 10:19, Romans 16:20

7 The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just. Righteousness: Psalms 1:6, 11:7, Proverbs 20:7, 1 John 3:7, 3:10. Parallel theme: Isaiah 35:8, 42:16, Job 31:6, 2 Corinthians 1:12, Ephesians 2:10 +5

8 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee. References Lord: Isaiah 33:2, Exodus 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 3:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 65:6, Acts 1:4, Romans 8:25

9 With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spiritSpirit: רוּחַ (Ruach). The Hebrew ruach (רוּחַ) means spirit, wind, or breath—invisible but powerful. It describes both the Holy Spirit and the human spirit. God's Spirit gives life and empowers His people. within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. Righteousness: Psalms 58:11, 119:62, Matthew 6:33. Parallel theme: Isaiah 27:9, 55:6, Psalms 63:1, Proverbs 8:17, Mark 1:35, Luke 6:12, Revelation 11:13 +5

10 Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD. References Lord: Exodus 8:15. Righteousness: Ecclesiastes 3:16. Parallel theme: Exodus 9:34, Deuteronomy 32:15, Psalms 106:43, Proverbs 1:32, Jeremiah 2:7, Hosea 11:7, Micah 2:10, Revelation 2:21 +5

11 LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them. References Lord: Isaiah 5:24. Parallel theme: Micah 5:9, Hebrews 10:27

12 LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. References Lord: Deuteronomy 30:6. Peace: Psalms 29:11, Jeremiah 33:6, Hebrews 13:20. Parallel theme: Psalms 57:2, Ezekiel 20:14, Ephesians 2:10 +2

13 O LORD our GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name. References God: Romans 6:22. Parallel theme: Isaiah 2:8

14 They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not rise: therefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish. Resurrection: Matthew 2:20, Revelation 20:5. Parallel theme: Isaiah 8:19, 10:3, Exodus 14:30, Deuteronomy 4:28, Psalms 9:6, 106:28, 109:13, Proverbs 10:7 +5

15 Thou hast increased the nation, O LORD, thou hast increased the nation: thou art glorified: thou hadst removed it far unto all the ends of the earth. Glory: Isaiah 44:23, 60:21, John 15:8. Parallel theme: Isaiah 9:3, 33:17, Genesis 12:2, Nehemiah 9:23, Jeremiah 30:19, 32:37, John 17:1 +5

16 LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:15, Hosea 5:15

17 Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD. Parallel theme: Isaiah 13:8, 21:3, John 16:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:3

18 We have been with child, we have been in pain, we have as it were brought forth wind; we have not wrought any deliverance in the earth; neither have the inhabitants of the world fallen. Parallel theme: Isaiah 33:11, 37:3, 59:4, 2 Kings 19:3, Psalms 17:14, Hosea 13:13

19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. Resurrection: Hosea 6:2, Ephesians 5:14. Parallel theme: Isaiah 25:8, Psalms 71:20, Daniel 12:2, Hosea 13:14, 14:5, Zechariah 8:12, Matthew 27:52, Philippians 3:21 +5

20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. Parallel theme: Isaiah 10:25, 51:4, Psalms 17:8, 27:5, 30:5, 32:7, 91:4, Proverbs 18:10, Matthew 6:6, 2 Corinthians 4:17 +5

21 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her bloodBlood: דָּם (Dam). The Hebrew dam (דָּם) means blood—representing life itself. 'The life of the flesh is in the blood' (Leviticus 17:11), and blood was required for atonement, foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice., and shall no more cover her slain. References Lord: Isaiah 18:4. Sin: Isaiah 13:11. Blood: Job 16:18, Revelation 16:6