Isaiah 26:2 “Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter— one that remains faith…”

Isaiah 26:2

Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter— one that remains faithful.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

American Standard Version

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.

Geneva Bible 1599

Open ye the gates that the righteous nation, which keepeth the trueth, may enter in.

Darby Translation

Open ye the gates, and the righteous nation which keepeth faithfulness shall enter in.

Young's Literal Translation

Open ye the gates, that enter may a righteous nation, Preserving stedfastness.

Bible in Basic English

Let the doors be open, so that the upright nation which keeps faith may come in.

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Cross references

“Open”

Isaiah 60:11 Psalm 118:20 Isaiah 62:10 Ezekiel 48:31–34 Acts 2:47 Zechariah 8:20

Isaiah 60:11 · BSB

Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.

Psalm 118:20 · BSB

This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.

Isaiah 62:10 · BSB

Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations!

Ezekiel 48:31–34 · BSB

the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi.

Acts 2:47 · BSB

praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Zechariah 8:20 · BSB

This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities—

“righteous”

Revelation 5:9 1 Peter 2:9 Isaiah 60:21 Exodus 19:6 Psalm 106:5 Deuteronomy 4:6–8

Revelation 5:9 · BSB

And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

1 Peter 2:9 · BSB

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Isaiah 60:21 · BSB

Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.

Exodus 19:6 · BSB

And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”

Psalm 106:5 · BSB

that I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones, and rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, and give glory with Your inheritance.

Deuteronomy 4:6–8 · BSB

Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

“truth”

Jude 1:3

Jude 1:3 · BSB

Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.

Also

Isaiah 62:2 Isaiah 54:14 Isaiah 58:8

Isaiah 62:2 · BSB

Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.

Isaiah 54:14 · BSB

In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you.

Isaiah 58:8 · BSB

Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts.

3You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

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