Isaiah 26:21

Translations

Modern

For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain.

Traditional

For, behold, the Lord cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.

Literal

For behold, YHWH is coming forth from His place to punish the iniquity of those dwelling in the earth! And the earth will uncover her bloodshed and she will not cover anymore over her slain.

Latin

Ecce enim Dominus egredietur de loco suo, ut visitet iniquitatem habitatoris terræ contra eum; et revelabit terra sanguinem suum, et non operiet ultra interfectos suos.

Original

Hebrew

English

For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain.

Notes

Isaiah 26:21

The wicked hold power now, but their oppressive rule will end on the day of the Lord's wrath. On that day, he will punish them for their sins.

Isaiah 26:7–21

The godly pray for the end of oppression and the full establishment of God’s kingdom. Isaiah encouraged the godly to persevere as they wait for their final vindication and the resurrection of the body.

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 God as Holy Warrior Salvation in Isaiah The Coming of the Lord as Judge The Purpose of the Judgments Zion

Events

Prophecies of Isaiah

Related verses

Revelation 6:9–11
And when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld.
Isaiah 13:11
I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.
Jude 1:14–15
Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones
Isaiah 18:4
For this is what the LORD has told me: “I will quietly look on from My dwelling place, like shimmering heat in the sunshine, like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.”
Job 16:18
O earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry for help never be laid to rest.
Micah 1:3–8
For behold, the LORD comes forth from His dwelling place; He will come down and tread on the high places of the earth.
Numbers 35:32–33
Nor should you accept a ransom for the person who flees to a city of refuge and allow him to return and live on his own land before the death of the high priest.
Revelation 16:6
For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.”
Genesis 4:10–11
“What have you done?” replied the LORD. “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.
Luke 11:40
You fools! Did not the One who made the outside make the inside as well?
Ezekiel 9:3–6
Then the glory of the God of Israel rose from above the cherubim, where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. And He called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side.
Psalm 50:2–3
From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.

Glossary

Bloodguilt Isaiah, Book of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven

Topics

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