Isaiah 26:2

What does Isaiah 26:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Isaiah 26:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let the doors be open, so that the upright nation which keeps faith may come in.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Open ye the gates, that enter may a righteous nation, Preserving stedfastness.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Open ye the gates, and let the just nation, that keepeth the truth, enter in.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter in.

Context

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

v.2This passage

v.3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 21:24

    And the nations shall walk amidst the light thereof: and the kings of the earth bring their glory into it.

  • Acts 2:47

    praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.

  • Exodus 19:6

    and ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

  • 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.

  • Isaiah 60:11

    Thy gates also shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the wealth of the nations, and their kings led captive.

  • Isaiah 62:2

    And the nations shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory, and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of Jehovah shall name.

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