Isaiah 26:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the trutha may enter in. ”

Isaiah 26:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Open ye the gates - This is probably the language of a chorus responding to the sentiment in Isaiah 26:1 . The captive people are returning; and this cry is made that the gates of the city may b...
Isaiah 26:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(c) Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. (c) He assures the godly to return after the captivity to Jerusalem.
Isaiah 26:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Memories and Anticipations. The poem, which is a very elaborate composition, seems to have been written in confident expectation of deliverance, though the actual situation is still one of distress...
Isaiah 26:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

keepeth the truth . maintaineth fidelity. No Article. Compare Deuteronomy 32:20 . Occurs only here, in Isaiah.
Isaiah 26:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2. Open ye the gates. This “song” was undoubtedly despised by many, when it was published by Isaiah; for during his life, the inhabitants of Jerusalem were wicked and ungodly, and the number...
Isaiah 26:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. The righteous nation - The converted Gentiles shall have the gates opened - a full entrance into all the glories and...
Isaiah 26:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Open ye the gates— We have here another chorus, congratulating those who have been found faithful in affliction, and proclaiming that they should have communion not only with the earthly Jerusalem,...
Isaiah 26:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. Open ye the gates - address of the returning people to the gates of Jerusalem (type of the heavenly city, H...
Isaiah 26:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1. Salvation, etc.] the assurance of divine protection takes the place of material bulwarks.
Isaiah 26:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Open ye the gates... — The cry comes as from the heralds of the king of the heavenly city, proclaiming that the gates are open to those who are worthy to enter into it, i.e., to the righteous peo...
Isaiah 26:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XXIX GOD'S POOR DATE UNCERTAIN Isaiah 25:1-12 ; Isaiah 26:1-21 ; Isaiah 27:1-13 WE have seen that no more than the faintest gleam of historical reflection brightens the obscurity of...
Isaiah 26:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Peace through Steadfast Trust Isaiah 26:1-10 No doubt when Babylon fell before Cyrus the Jewish remnant under Ezra and Nehemiah sang this triumphal ode, which contrasts the respective lots of B...
Isaiah 26:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Naturally following this prophecy of praise for the activity of Jehovah is the great song which will be sung in the day of Jehovah's ultimate victory. It is praise for the establishment of the city,...
Isaiah 26:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Reader! do not fail to observe how the prophet continually harps upon that day, that glorious clay, the gospel day, when the Lord will bring again Zion. And though some have thought that the delivera...
Isaiah 26:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

CITY AND CITIZENS ‘A strong city.… The righteous nation.’ Isaiah 26:1-2 This chapter is ushered in with a song. And it is well worthy of it. What are we called to study? I. The city of Go...
Isaiah 26:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Open ye the gates ,.... Not of Jerusalem, literally understood, nor of heaven; rather of the New Jerusalem, whose gates are described, Revelation 21:12 at least of the church in the latter day; th...
Isaiah 26:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. Ver. 2. Open ye the gates. ] Room for the righteous, for such only are freemen of this city; Rev 22:14 such only...
Isaiah 26:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

In that day When God shall do such glorious works for the comfort of his people, as are described in the foregoing chapter; shall this song be sung in the land of Judah In the church of God, ofte...
Isaiah 26:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Blessings of the Gospel. B. C. 718. 1 In that day shall this song be sung in the lan...
Isaiah 26:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Open ye the gates of the city, mentioned Isaiah 26:1 . The righteous nation; either, 1. Those godly Jews who are returning from Babylon; or, 2. The whole body of righteous and holy men, wh...
Isaiah 26:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Song Of Deliverance And The Strong City ( Isaiah 26:1-4 ). The first four verses of chapter 26 with their description of the strong city of God with its walls and bulwarks of salvation, which...
Isaiah 26:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

DAYS OF DELIVERANCE Isaiah 26:1-2 . In that day shall this song be sung, &c. There are days in the history of God’s people when they specially need His interposing power. This is their praye...
Isaiah 26:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Isaiah 26:1 . In that day Or, rather, as we may read it now, «In this day» Isaiah 26:1-3 . Shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for...
Isaiah 26:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Isaiah 26:1 . When Sennacherib's army was slain, the Hebrews could sing, We have a strong city; yea, a city stronger than Jerusalem. God is our refuge, a very present help in time of trouble. We a...
Isaiah 26:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

In that day shall this song be sung Periods of restoration If it be demanded, what period of time is this which the prophet speaks of? we must answer, that it is the time when the people, who...
Isaiah 26:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Isaiah 26:1-23 A SONG OF THE REDEEMED IN MOUNT ZION . The prophet, having (in Isaiah 25:1-23 .) poured forth his own thankfulness to God for the promise of the Chur...
Isaiah 26:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Church's Song of Praise
Isaiah 26:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 2:9 ; 2 Peter 3:13 ; Acts 2:47 ; Deuteronomy 4:6-8 ; Exodus 19:6 ; Ezekiel 48:31-34 ; Isaiah 60:11 ; Isaiah 60:21 ; Isaiah 62:10 ; Jude 1:3 ; Psalms 106:5 ; Psalms 118:20 ; Revel...
Isaiah 26:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The gates — Of the city, mentioned Isaiah 26:1 . The nation — The whole body of righteous men, whether Jews or Gentiles. For he seems to speak here, as he apparently did in the foregoing chapter,...

Isaiah 26:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Isaiah 26:2 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Isaiah 26:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Isaiah 26:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Isaiah 26:2 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Isaiah 26:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Isaiah 26:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Isaiah 26:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Isaiah 26:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Isaiah 26:2 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Isaiah 26:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Isaiah 26:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Isaiah 26:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Isaiah 26:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Isaiah 26:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Isaiah 26:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes