Isaiah 26:4

Translations

Modern

Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Traditional

Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:

Literal

Trust in YHWH even to forever, for in YAH—YHWH—is a Rock of Ages.

Latin

Sperastis in Domino in sæculis æternis; in Domino Deo forti in perpetuum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Notes

Isaiah 26:1–6

The new community of God’s people is likened to the citizens of a city, securely held together by the Lord. They are righteous, faithful, peaceful, and trusting.

Isaiah 26:1–21

This part of the Little Apocalypse (see study note on Isaiah 24:1–27:13) is a song of praise and a prayer for salvation.

Isaiah 24:1–27:13

This section is often called the Little Apocalypse. It is given this name because it has similarities to the book of Revelation.

In these chapters, Isaiah moves from his present time into a vision of the future. The language is broad and universal. Because of this, it is difficult to connect the events to one specific historical situation.

These chapters are not meant to provide a detailed timeline of future events. They are not a historical blueprint. Instead, Isaiah uses vivid images to describe a dramatic future world that is both similar to and different from the present.

The vision includes elements of both the old age and the new age. For example, the people of Zion are described as righteous (new), yet they still wait for their full redemption (old). This pattern fits with the New Testament teaching that the future age has already begun but has not yet fully arrived (2 Corinthians 4:4; Galatians 1:4).

Peter wrote that believers were already living in the last days (1 Peter 1:12; 2 Peter 3:3). At the same time, he said that the final day of the Lord is still future (2 Peter 3:10). These passages show that the present age and the future age overlap.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Apocalyptic Literature Salvation in Isaiah The Limitations of Law Trusting God in the Psalms Zion

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
Psalm 62:8
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 62:11
God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,
Proverbs 3:5–6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
1 Samuel 2:2
There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God.
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Isaiah 32:2
Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land.
Isaiah 45:24
Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Eternity God, Names of Isaiah, Book of

Topics

Backsliding: Blessedness of Those Who Keep From Faith: Enjoined God: Eternity of God: Omnipotent God: Power of Homesickness Power of God is a Ground of Trust Power of God: Everlasting Rely on God The Power of God is a Ground of Trust The Power of God: Everlasting Titles and Names of Christ: Jehovah True Happiness Trust of Saints Is for Ever Trust: Encouragements to The Everlasting Strength of God

Isaiah 26:4

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