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 · 2000Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let the doors be open, so that the upright nation which keeps faith may come in.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Open ye the gates, that enter may a righteous nation, Preserving stedfastness.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Open ye the gates, and let the just nation, that keepeth the truth, enter in.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter in.
Context
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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