Isaiah 26:10
Isaiah 26:10 in Multiple Translations
Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD.
Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD.
Let favor be showed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness; in the land of uprightness will he deal wrongfully, and will not behold the majesty of Jehovah.
Even if you are kind to the evil-doer, he will not go after righteousness; even in the land of the upright he will still go on in his wrongdoing, and will not see the glory of the Lord.
Though grace is shown to the wicked, they don't learn to do right. Even in a country where people do what's right, they continue to do evil and they don't think about how great the Lord is.
Let mercie bee shewed to the wicked, yet hee will not learne righteousnesse: in the land of vprightnesse will he do wickedly, and will not beholde the maiestie of the Lord.
The wicked findeth favour, He hath not learned righteousness, In a land of straightforwardness he dealeth perversely, And seeth not the excellency of Jehovah.
Let favor be shown to the wicked, yet he will not learn righteousness. In the land of uprightness he will deal wrongfully, and will not see the LORD’s majesty.
Let favor be shown to the wicked, yet he will not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness he will deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD.
Let us have pity on the wicked, but he will not learn justice: in the land of the saints he hath done wicked things, and he shall not see the glory of the Lord.
But your acting kindly toward wicked people does not cause them to do what is good. Even in places where people do what is right, the wicked people continue to do what is evil, and they do not realize that you, Yahweh, are great.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 26:10
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Isaiah 26:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יֻחַ֤ן
רָשָׁע֙
בַּל
לָמַ֣ד
צֶ֔דֶק
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
נְכֹח֖וֹת
יְעַוֵּ֑ל
וּ/בַל
יִרְאֶ֖ה
גֵּא֥וּת
יְהוָֽה
יֻחַ֤ן
chânan
H2603
be gracious
V-Hophal-Imperf-3ms
רָשָׁע֙
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
בַּל
bal
H1077
not
Part
לָמַ֣ד
lâmad
H3925
to learn
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
צֶ֔דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
נְכֹח֖וֹת
nᵉkôchâh
H5229
upright
Adj
יְעַוֵּ֑ל
ʻăval
H5765
to act unjustly
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
וּ/בַל
bal
H1077
not
Conj | Part
יִרְאֶ֖ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
גֵּא֥וּת
gêʼûwth
H1348
majesty
N-fs
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 26:10
יֻחַ֤ן
chânan
H2603
"be gracious"
V-Hophal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to show kindness or favor, often by bending or stooping to help someone in need, as seen in the actions of God towards his people.
Definition: 1) to be gracious, show favour, pity 1a) (Qal) to show favour, be gracious 1b) (Niphal) to be pitied 1c) (Piel) to make gracious, make favourable, be gracious 1d) (Poel) to direct favour to, have mercy on 1e) (Hophal) to be shown favour, be shown consideration 1f) (Hithpael) to seek favour, implore favour
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: beseech, [idiom] fair, (be, find, shew) favour(-able), be (deal, give, grant (gracious(-ly), intreat, (be) merciful, have (shew) mercy (on, upon), have pity upon, pray, make supplication, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 33:5; Psalms 37:21; Psalms 4:2.
רָשָׁע֙
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
בַּל
bal
H1077
"not"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means not or nothing, often used to show something is absent or non-existent. It appears in various forms, like lest or neither. The KJV Bible translates it in different ways, including not or none.
Definition: not, hardly, else
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: lest, neither, no, none (that...), not (any), nothing. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:30; Psalms 140:12; Psalms 10:4.
לָמַ֣ד
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
צֶ֔דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
נְכֹח֖וֹת
nᵉkôchâh
H5229
"upright"
Adj
Means being upright or having integrity, like living a virtuous life. It appears in Psalm 25 to describe a person who follows God's path. Refers to living a life of moral uprightness and honesty.
Definition: 1) straight in front, be in front of, straight, right, straightness 1a) true things (of prophecy) 1b) rectitude (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: equity, right (thing), uprightness. See also: Isaiah 26:10; Isaiah 59:14; Isaiah 30:10.
יְעַוֵּ֑ל
ʻăval
H5765
"to act unjustly"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To act unjustly or wrongly is the meaning of this verb, describing behavior that deviates from what is right. It is used to condemn actions that are unfair or immoral.
Definition: 1) to act wrongfully or unjustly, deviate from 1a) (Piel) to act wrongfully
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: deal unjustly, unrighteous. See also: Psalms 71:4; Isaiah 26:10.
וּ/בַל
bal
H1077
"not"
Conj | Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means not or nothing, often used to show something is absent or non-existent. It appears in various forms, like lest or neither. The KJV Bible translates it in different ways, including not or none.
Definition: not, hardly, else
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: lest, neither, no, none (that...), not (any), nothing. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:30; Psalms 140:12; Psalms 10:4.
יִרְאֶ֖ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
גֵּא֥וּת
gêʼûwth
H1348
"majesty"
N-fs
This term refers to majesty, describing a rising up or swelling, like a column of smoke or the sea, and is used to describe God's power in the Bible.
Definition: 1) majesty 1a) a rising up (of column of smoke) 1b) a swelling (of sea) 1c) majesty (of God) 1d) pride
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: excellent things, lifting up, majesty, pride, proudly, raging. See also: Psalms 17:10; Isaiah 12:5; Psalms 89:10.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Isaiah 26:10
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- Context
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- Isaiah 26:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 26:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 26:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 26:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 26:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 26:10
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 26:10
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 26:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 26:10
- Sermons on Isaiah 26:10
Context — A Song of Salvation
8Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.
9My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
10Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD.
11O LORD, Your hand is upraised, but they do not see it. They will see Your zeal for Your people and be put to shame. The fire set for Your enemies will consume them! 12O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hosea 11:7 | My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call to the Most High, He will by no means exalt them. |
| 2 | John 5:37–38 | And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form, nor does His word abide in you, because you do not believe the One He sent. |
| 3 | Romans 2:4–5 | Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. |
| 4 | Proverbs 1:32 | For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. |
| 5 | Exodus 8:15 | When Pharaoh saw that there was relief, however, he hardened his heart and would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 32:15 | But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked— becoming fat, bloated, and gorged. He abandoned the God who made him and scorned the Rock of his salvation. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 2:7 | I brought you into a fertile land to eat its fruit and bounty, but you came and defiled My land, and made My inheritance detestable. |
| 8 | Ecclesiastes 3:16 | Furthermore, I saw under the sun that in the place of judgment there is wickedness, and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness. |
| 9 | Exodus 8:31–32 | and the LORD did as Moses requested. He removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh and his officials and his people; not one fly remained. But Pharaoh hardened his heart this time as well, and he would not let the people go. |
| 10 | Micah 2:10 | Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction— a grievous destruction! |
Isaiah 26:10 Summary
[This verse is saying that even when bad people are treated kindly by God, they still don't do what is right. It's like when someone is given a second chance, but they still choose to do wrong, similar to what Psalm 81:11-12 says about the Israelites. The problem is that they don't recognize how powerful and amazing God is, and they don't care about doing what He wants. As Romans 1:21 says, they 'neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks', and that's why they keep doing wrong things.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that 'grace is shown to the wicked man' in Isaiah 26:10?
This phrase refers to the kindness and patience of God towards those who do not know or obey Him, as seen in Romans 2:4, which says that God's kindness is meant to lead us to repentance.
Why does the wicked man not learn righteousness despite God's grace?
The wicked man does not learn righteousness because he refuses to acknowledge and submit to God's majesty and authority, as stated in Isaiah 26:10, and instead chooses to act unjustly, similar to the hardness of heart described in Matthew 13:15.
What is the significance of the 'land of righteousness' in this verse?
The 'land of righteousness' likely refers to a place or community where God's people live according to His laws and principles, similar to the idea of God's kingdom on earth, as described in Matthew 6:10, where God's will is done.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Isaiah 26?
Isaiah 26:10 fits into the larger theme of the chapter, which emphasizes God's judgment, righteousness, and the trustworthiness of His name, as seen in verses like Isaiah 26:8-9, where the people express their desire for God's name and renown.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have I experienced God's grace in my life, and how have I responded to it?
- What are some areas where I may be acting unjustly or failing to see God's majesty, and what steps can I take to change this?
- How can I cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence and majesty in my daily life, like the psalmist in Psalm 16:8, who says 'I have set the LORD always before me'?
- What does it mean for me to 'walk in the path of Your judgments' as mentioned in Isaiah 26:8, and how can I apply this to my life?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 26:10
Let favour be showed to the wicked,.... As it often is in a providential way; they have the good things of this life, and sometimes more than heart could wish for; nor are they in trouble as other
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 26:10
Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 26:10
Let favour be showed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness, this is the carriage of thy people; but the course of wicked men is directly contrary in all conditions; for if thou dost spare them, when thou punishest thine own people, they will not accept of that gracious invitation to repentance, nor walk worthy of so great a mercy. In the land of uprightness; even in God’ s church, and among his people, where righteousness is professed and taught, and by many practised; and where unrighteousness is discountenanced and punished; all which things are aggravations of his sin. Will not behold the majesty of the Lord; although God gives such plain and clear discoveries of his majesty and glory, not only in his word, but also in his works, and especially in this glorious work of his patience and mercy to wicked men, yet they wilfully shut their eyes at it, and will not acknowledge it.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 26:10
Isaiah 26:10 Let favour be shewed to the wicked, [yet] will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD.Ver. 10. Let favour be shewed to the wicked, &c.] No fair means will work upon him, whatever foul may do. But as an evil stomach turneth good meat into bad humours, so here all is lost that is laid out upon them. “ Ungentem pungit, pungentem rusticus ungit. ” In the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly.] In the Church, where righteousness reigneth. Or, In a land of evenness he will wry and stray. Ye all know, saith holy Bradford in a certain letter of his, there was never more knowledge of God (viz, in good King Edward VI’ s days), and less godly living and true serving of God. It was counted a folly to serve God sincerely; and earnest prayer was not passed upon. Preaching was but pastime: communion was counted too common, &c. And will not behold the majesty of the Lord.] Or, And he shall not see the majesty of the Lord - sc., in his heavenly kingdom. Acts and Mon.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 26:10
(10) Let favour be shewed to the wicked . . .—The thought of Isa 26:9 is presented under another aspect. The judgments of God manifested against evil are the only discipline by which the doers of evil can be taught; without the, under a system of mere tolerance and favour, they remain as they are. In the very “land of uprightness” (Psalms 143:10) they will still work unrighteousness. “The mind is its own place,” and can make a hell of heaven itself. The eyes that see “the majesty of the Lord” are those of the pure in heart (Matthew 5:8).
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 26:10
10. the wicked probably includes both the heathen and the apostate Israelite. the land of uprightness is the Holy Land; even there, surrounded by the institutions of a pure religion, the wicked outrages the dictates of morality, having no eyes for the majesty of Jehovah.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 26:10
Let favor be showed to the wicked - This is designed as an illustration of the sentiment in the previous verse - that judgments were needful in order that wicked people might be brought to the ways of righteousness.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 26:10
10. Let favour be showed — For a moment the song takes on the preceptive character. The idea is, the wicked will not learn that God’s goodness is bestowed on them to lead them to repentance and to do righteousness.
Sermons on Isaiah 26:10
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John 1:14 - Part 2 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about beholding the glory of Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. He emphasizes how Jesus' glory surpasses that of all p |
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Faith" and "The Faith" by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the significance of faith from the days of Abel to the present, emphasizing that true faith was delivered to the saints through Christ. He urges believers |
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It’s Time to Get Right With God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a response to God's call to get out of despair and captivity. He uses the example of Israel being captivated by their unbelief |
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Why People Backslide; the Old Adamic Nature by John R. Rice | John R. Rice shares a personal testimony of struggling with backsliding, making promises to God but repeatedly failing, until he learned the reality of having an old carnal nature |
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(K-Char-02) Seek Not the Approval of Men by Art Katz | Art Katz addresses the critical theme of seeking honor from God rather than men, emphasizing that the desire for human approval can undermine our integrity and faith. He reflects o |
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Studying the Scriptures and Finding Jesus by Albert Mohler | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having witnesses to the preaching of the good news. He mentions theologians like Gerhardes Vos, Richard Gaffin, and Edmund |
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Prayer Meeting by Paul Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that coming to God and learning about Him is not achieved through processes or steps. He shares the story of a simple missionary who, without |