Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 26:2 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Isaiah 26:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 26 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. truth: Heb. truths”
Isaiah 26:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 26:2
"Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in." This verse presents the entrance requirements for God's strong city. "Open ye the gates" (פִּתְחוּ שְׁעָרִים/pitchu she'arim) echoes Psalm 24:7—"Lift up your heads, O ye gates"—when the King of Glory enters. Gates in ancient cities controlled who entered; they were places of judgment and decision. Here the imperative pitchu (open!) commands the gates to swing wide for those who qualify."The righteous nation" (גּוֹי־צַדִּיק/goy-tzaddiq) is remarkable because goy typically refers to Gentile nations, not Israel (...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 26:2
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“saying”
“This gate of the LORD”
“and their kings led captive.”
“a royal priesthood”
“go through the gates; prepare you the way of the people; cast up”
“and all kings your glory”
“that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation”
“the branch of my planting”
“and a holy nation.' These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.,And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel., וְאַתֶּם תִּהְיוּ־לִי מַמְלֶכֶת כֹּהֲנִים וְגוֹי קָדוֹשׁ אֵלֶּה הַדְּבָרִים אֲשֶׁר תְּדַבֵּר אֶל־בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל׃ ,and ye shall be unto Me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.”
“for you shall not be afraid; and from terror”