Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter in.
New American Standard Bible
The one that
King James Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
Holman Bible
so a righteous nation can come in—
one that remains faithful.
International Standard Version
Open your gates, so the righteous nation that safeguards its faith may enter.
A Conservative Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keeps faith may enter in.
American Standard Version
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.
Amplified
“Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter,
The one that
Bible in Basic English
Let the doors be open, so that the upright nation which keeps faith may come in.
Julia Smith Translation
Open ye the gates and the just nation watching truths shall come in.
King James 2000
Open the gates, that the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Open [the] gates {so that} [the] righteous nation who keeps faithfulness may enter!
Modern King James verseion
Open the gates, and the righteous nation shall enter in, keeping faithfulness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Open ye the gates, that the righteous people which keep the truth may enter in.
NET Bible
Open the gates so a righteous nation can enter -- one that remains trustworthy.
New Heart English Bible
Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith.
The Emphasized Bible
Open ye the gates, - That there may enter in - a righteous nation preserving fidelity.
Webster
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
World English Bible
Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith.
Youngs Literal Translation
Open ye the gates, that enter may a righteous nation, Preserving stedfastness.
Themes
Access to God » Admission into God's presence
exclusion Admission » Admission into God's presence
Interlinear
Pathach
Shamar
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 26:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judah's Song Of Praise
1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation doth he appoint for walls and bulwarks. 2 Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter in. 3 Thou wilt keep in perfect peace the mind stayed on thee, for he confideth in thee.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 118:20
This is the gate of Jehovah: the righteous shall enter therein.
Isaiah 60:11
And thy gates shall stand open continually: (they shall not be shut day nor night,) that the wealth of the nations may be brought unto thee, and that their kings may be led to thee.
Isaiah 60:21
Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall possess the land for ever the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
Isaiah 62:10
Go through, go through the gates; prepare the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a banner for the peoples.
Exodus 19:6
and ye shall be to me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak to the children of Israel.
Deuteronomy 4:6-8
And ye shall keep and do them; for that will be your wisdom and your understanding before the eyes of the peoples that shall hear all these statutes, and say, Verily this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
Psalm 106:5
That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen ones, that I may rejoice in the joy of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.
Isaiah 54:14
In 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 58:8
Then shall thy light break forth as the dawn, and thy health shall spring forth speedily; and thy righteousness shall go before thee, the glory of Jehovah shall be thy rearguard.
Isaiah 62:2
And the nations shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory; and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of Jehovah will name.
Ezekiel 48:31-34
And 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.
Zechariah 8:20
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Yet again shall there come peoples, and the inhabitants of many cities;
Acts 2:47
praising God, and having favour with all the people; and the Lord added to the assembly daily those that were to be saved.
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set forth the excellencies of him who has called you out of darkness to his wonderful light;
2 Peter 3:13
But, according to his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, using all diligence to write to you of our common salvation, I have been obliged to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.
Revelation 5:9
And they sing a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open its seals; because thou hast been slain, and hast redeemed to God, by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
Revelation 21:24
And the nations shall walk by its light; and the kings of the earth bring their glory to it.