Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
Open [the] gates {so that} [the] righteous nation who keeps faithfulness may enter!
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.
Darby Translation
Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter 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.
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 On that day, this song will be sung in the land of Judah: "{We have a strong city}; he sets up victory [like] walls and ramparts! 2 Open [the] gates {so that} [the] righteous nation who keeps faithfulness may enter! 3 You will protect a firm inclination [in] peace, [in] peace because he trusts in you.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 118:20
This [is] the gate of Yahweh, through [which the] righteous will enter.
Isaiah 60:11
And your gates shall continually be open, day and night they shall not be shut, to bring you [the] wealth of nations, and their kings shall be led.
Isaiah 60:21
And all your people [shall be] righteous; they shall take possession of [the] land forever, the shoot of his planting, the work of my hands, to show my glory.
Isaiah 62:10
Pass through, pass through the gates! Make the way clear {for} the people! Pile up, pile up the highway; clear [it] of stones! Lift up an ensign over the peoples!
Exodus 19:6
but you, you will [belong] to me [as] a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you will speak to the {Israelites}."
Deuteronomy 4:6-8
And {you must observe them diligently}, for that [is] your wisdom and your insight before the eyes of the people, who will hear all [of] these rules, and they will say, 'Surely this great nation [is] a wise and discerning people.'
Psalm 106:5
that may see the good [done] your chosen ones, to be glad in the joy of your nation, to glory together with your inheritance.
Isaiah 54:14
In righteousness you shall be established. Be far from oppression, for you shall not fear, and from terror, for it shall not come near you.
Isaiah 58:8
Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall grow quickly. And your salvation shall go before you; the glory of Yahweh will be your rear guard.
Isaiah 62:2
And [the] nations shall see your righteousness, and all [the] kings your glory, and {you will be called} a new name that the mouth of Yahweh will designate.
Ezekiel 48:31-34
And the gates of the city [shall be] according to the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates [to the] north, the gate of Reuben, one; the gate of Judah, one; the gate of Levi, one.
Zechariah 8:20
Thus says Yahweh of hosts: '[It will happen] again that nations and the inhabitants of many cities will come.
Acts 2:47
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding every day to the total [of] those who were being saved.
1 Peter 2:9
But you [are] a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for [God's] possession, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,
2 Peter 3:13
But according to his promise, we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness resides.
Jude 1:3
Dear friends, [although I] was making every effort to write to you concerning our common salvation, I considered [it] a necessity to write to you to encourage [you] to contend for the faith delivered once and for all to the saints.
Revelation 5:9
And they were singing a new song, saying, "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slaughtered, and bought [people] for God by your blood from every tribe and language and people and nation,
Revelation 21:24
And the nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it.