Isaiah 26:3
What does Isaiah 26:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Isaiah 26:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Isaiah 26:3 means
Isaiah 26:3 declares that God grants perfect peace to those whose minds are unwavering in their trust in Him. The "perfect peace" (shalom shalom in Hebrew) signifies a complete and unbroken tranquility, a state of well-being and wholeness that transcends worldly circumstances. The key is a "steadfast mind," indicating a deliberate and continuous focus on the Lord, grounded in faith. This verse promises that such consistent reliance on God as a refuge from anxiety and fear will result in an abiding inner calm, illustrating the divine reward for devoted trust and spiritual stability. It highlights the profound connection between faith and an undisturbed heart.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The man whose heart is unmoved you will keep in peace, because his hope is in you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862An imagination supported Thou fortifiest peace--peace! For in Thee it is confident.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The old error is passed away: thou wilt keep peace: peace, because we have hoped in thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thou wilt keep in perfect peace the mind stayed [on thee], for he confideth in thee.
Context
Isaiah 26, often referred to as a "Song of Salvation," celebrates God's faithfulness and the security of His people. This particular verse (26:3) is part of a prophetic hymn of praise and trust in the Lord, likely sung by the righteous in response to God's protection and judgment. It follows verses discussing the fortified city of God and the establishment of justice for the righteous, contrasting with the fate of the wicked. The preceding verses emphasize God as a strong defense. This verse then builds upon that foundation by explaining the internal peace granted to those who place their unwavering trust in this mighty God, flowing into further praise and anticipation of God's just reign.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 48:2
(for they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; Jehovah of hosts is his name):
- Psalms 9:10
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee; For thou, Jehovah, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
- John 16:33
These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
- Ephesians 2:14
For he is our peace, who made both one, and brake down the middle wall of partition,
- 2 Chronicles 16:8
Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubim a huge host, with chariots and horsemen exceeding many? yet, because thou didst rely on Jehovah, he delivered them into thy hand.
- Isaiah 31:1
Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help, and rely on horses, and trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek Jehovah!
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