Isaiah 26:2
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
Isaiah 26:2 in other translations
| BSB | Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter— one that remains faithful. |
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| WEB | Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith. |
| ASV | Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in. |
| YLT | Open ye the gates, that enter may a righteous nation, Preserving stedfastness. |
| DARBY | Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter in. |
| BBE | Let the doors be open, so that the upright nation which keeps faith may come in. |
| Webster | Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. |
What does Isaiah 26:2 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Isaiah 26:1-4
The Divine mercies encourage to confidence in God. (Is. 26:1-4) His judgments. (Is. 26:5-11) His people exhorted to wait upon Him. (Is. 26:12-19) Deliverance promised. (Is. 26:20,21) Verses 1-4 "That day," seems to mean when the New Testament Babylon shall be levelled with the ground. The unchangeable promise and covenant of the Lord are the walls of the church of God. The gates of this city shall be open. Let…
Isaiah 26:2 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Isaiah 26:2
- Revelation 5:9
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
- Isaiah 60:11
Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought.
- 1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
- Psalms 118:20
This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.
- Isaiah 62:10
Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people.
- Isaiah 62:2
And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name.
- Isaiah 54:14
In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.
- Acts 2:47
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
- Exodus 19:6
And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.
- Isaiah 60:21
Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
- Psalms 106:5
That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.
- Ezekiel 48:31-34
And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi. And at the east side four thousand and five hundred: and three gates; and one gate of Joseph, one gate of Benjamin, one gate of Dan. And at the south side four thousand and five hundred measures: and three gates; one gate of Simeon, one gate of Issachar, one gate of Zebulun. At the west side four thousand and five hundred, with their three gates; one gate of Gad, one gate of Asher, one gate of Naphtali.
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Context
- 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.
- Isaiah 26:2
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
- Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 26:2 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Abrid las puertas, y entrará la gente justa, guardadora de verdades. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Ouvrez les portes, et qu’elle entre, la nation juste qui garde la fidélité! |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Machet auf die Tore, daß einziehe ein gerechtes Volk, welches Treue bewahrt! |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Aperite portas, et ingrediatur gens justa, custodiens veritatem. |