Isaiah 26:2
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
King James Version
In Context
3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
Psalms 118:19Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
Isaiah 54:14In 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 60:11Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought.
Isaiah 62:2And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.
Ezekiel 48:31And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 26:2-5
The Blessings of the Gospel. ( b. c. 718.) 1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. 2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. 3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 4 Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: To the prophecies of gospel grace very fitly is a song annexed, in which we… Read the whole commentary →