Isaiah 26:2
Open ye the gates,—That there may enter in—a righteous nation preserving fidelity.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
In Context
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6Therefore shall ye observe, and do [them], for that, will be your wisdom, and discernment, in the eyes of the peoples,—who will hear all these statutes, and will say—Nevertheless, a people wise and discerning, is this great nation.
Psalms 118:19Open to me the gates of righteousness, I will enter therein, I will give thanks unto Yah.
Isaiah 54:14In righteousness, shalt thou be established,—Be thou far from oppression—But indeed thou shalt not fear, And from crushing calamity—But indeed it shall not come nigh unto thee.
Isaiah 60:11So shall thy gates be open—continually, Neither day nor night, shall they be shut,—That they may bring unto thee the riches of the nations, And their kings, be led.
Isaiah 62:2So shall nations see thy righteousness, And all kings, thy glory; And thou shalt be called by a new name, which, the mouth of Yahweh, will name.
Ezekiel 48:31And the gates of the city, shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel; three gates, northward,-the gate of Reuben, one the gate of Judah, one the gate of Levi one;
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 →