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Isaiah, Chapter 26
[4] Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength: [5] For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. [6] The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. [7] The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just. [8] Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Lord, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee. [9] With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. [10] Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the Lord. [11] Lord, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them. [12] Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. [13] O Lord our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name. [14] They are dead, they shall not live; they are deceased, they shall not rise: therefore hast thou visited and destroyed them, and made all their memory to perish. |
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What is being said in verses 4-7?
This appears to be general encouragement to Israel to trust in God because He is able to deliver them from all opposition. Even the high and mighty will be brought low while the lowly and oppressed will be lifted up. What is being said in verses 8-9?
Isaiah continues to speak in his own timeframe, saying how they have been waiting on the Lord for all of the things that have been prophesied, and desiring the time when all remaining inhabitants of the world will be able to learn righteousness. What is being said in verses 10-11?
On the theme of learning righteousness, Isaiah mentions how the wicked will refuse to learn righteousness, even when given the opportunity. He concludes by saying that these people will eventually be destroyed. What points are being made in verses 12-14?
See below.
How can we apply the above today?
When we come to Christ, whatever led our lives before needs to be put aside for good. Even the memory of it should fade. Also, we should give glory to God for whatever good works we do (not take credit ourselves). This series of articles on the Book of Isaiah is an outgrowth of a series of lessons presented at a branch level and is being offered as a study tool for all readers. The interpretations offered are not intended to represent an official position of The Church of Jesus Christ, however they have been reviewed by members of the ministry and can be considered a reliable supplement to any reader’s study of the Book of Isaiah.
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