Isaiah 26:4
Isaiah 26:4 in Multiple Translations
Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
Trust ye in Jehovah for ever; for in Jehovah, even Jehovah, is an everlasting rock.
Let your hope be in the Lord for ever: for the Lord Jah is an unchanging Rock.
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.
Trust in the Lord for euer: for in the Lord God is strength for euermore.
Trust ye in Jehovah for ever, For in Jah Jehovah [is] a rock of ages,
Trust in the LORD forever; for in the LORD, the LORD, is an everlasting Rock.
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
You have hoped in the Lord for evermore, in the Lord God mighty for ever.
So always trust in Yahweh, because Yahweh, our God, is forever like [MET] a huge rock under which we are sheltered/protected/safe.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 26:4
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Isaiah 26:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בִּטְח֥וּ
בַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
עֲדֵי
עַ֑ד
כִּ֚י
בְּ/יָ֣הּ
יְהוָ֔ה
צ֖וּר
עוֹלָמִֽים
בִּטְח֥וּ
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
בַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
עֲדֵי
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
עַ֑ד
ʻad
H5703
perpetuity
N-ms
כִּ֚י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בְּ/יָ֣הּ
Yâhh
H3050
LORD
Prep | N-proper
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
צ֖וּר
tsûwr
H6697
rock
N-ms
עוֹלָמִֽים
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 26:4
בִּטְח֥וּ
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
בַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | 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.
עֲדֵי
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
עַ֑ד
ʻad
H5703
"perpetuity"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means forever or eternity, describing something that has no end, like God's existence. It's used in the Bible to talk about things that last forever. In Genesis, it describes God's eternal nature.
Definition: 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. See also: Exodus 15:18; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 9:6.
כִּ֚י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
בְּ/יָ֣הּ
Yâhh
H3050
"LORD"
Prep | N-proper
Jah is a shortened form of the name LORD, used in many compounds, such as names ending in -iah or -jah. It appears in the Bible as a way to refer to God.
Definition: A shortened form of the name ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) used in many compounds as the letters 'Je' or 'jah'
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in '-iah,' '-jah.' See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 118:17; Psalms 68:5.
יְהוָ֔ה
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.
צ֖וּר
tsûwr
H6697
"rock"
N-ms
A rock or boulder, often used to describe God as a refuge, like in Psalm 18:2.
Definition: 1) rock, cliff 1a) rocky wall, cliff 1b) rock (with flat surface) 1c) block of stone, boulder 1d) rock (specific) 1e) rock (of God) 1f) rock (of heathen gods) n pr dei 1g) Rock Aramaic equivalent: tur (טוּר "mountain" H2906)
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: edge, [idiom] (mighty) God (one), rock, [idiom] sharp, stone, [idiom] strength, [idiom] strong. See also H1049 (בֵּית צוּר). See also: Exodus 17:6; Psalms 28:1; Psalms 18:3.
עוֹלָמִֽים
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
N-mp
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — Isaiah 26:4
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 26:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 26:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 26:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 26:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 26:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 26:4
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 26:4
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 26:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 26:4
- Sermons on Isaiah 26:4
Context — A Song of Salvation
2Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter— one that remains faithful.
3You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
4Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.
5For He has humbled those who dwell on high; He lays the lofty city low. He brings it down to the ground; He casts it into the dust. 6Feet trample it down— the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 12:2 | Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” |
| 2 | Psalms 62:8 | Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah |
| 3 | Psalms 55:22 | Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. |
| 4 | Philippians 4:13 | I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. |
| 5 | Psalms 18:2 | The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. |
| 6 | Psalms 62:11 | God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God, |
| 7 | Proverbs 3:5–6 | Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. |
| 8 | Psalms 46:1 | God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 2:2 | There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. |
| 10 | Matthew 6:13 | And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’ |
Isaiah 26:4 Summary
This verse reminds us to trust in God forever, because He is our eternal Rock and foundation. Just like a rock is strong and unshakeable, God is our solid ground and source of strength, as seen in Psalm 18:2. We can trust Him with all our heart and lean on Him, even when things seem uncertain or scary, because He is always with us and always good. By trusting in God, we can experience perfect peace, as promised in Isaiah 26:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'trust in the LORD forever'?
To trust in the LORD forever means to have complete faith and confidence in God's power and goodness, just as Psalm 23:1 says, 'The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.' This trust is not limited to a specific time or circumstance, but is an ongoing, eternal trust in God's sovereignty and love.
Who is the 'Rock eternal' mentioned in this verse?
The 'Rock eternal' refers to God Himself, who is the unshakeable and eternal foundation of our faith and trust, as stated in Deuteronomy 32:4, 'He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just.'
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by choosing to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty every day, no matter what challenges or uncertainties we face, just as Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us to 'trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.'
Is this verse only for believers who are already strong in their faith?
No, this verse is for all believers, regardless of their level of spiritual maturity, as it reminds us that our trust in God is not based on our own strength or abilities, but on God's eternal and unchanging nature, as stated in Isaiah 40:28-31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I struggle to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's eternal nature and character?
- What are some ways I can practically apply this verse to my daily thoughts and actions?
- How does knowing that God is my 'Rock eternal' bring me comfort and peace in times of uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 26:4
Trust ye in the Lord for ever,.... In the Word of the Lord for ever and ever, as the Targum again; that is, at all times, in every state and condition, in times of affliction, temptation, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 26:4
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: In the Lord Yahweh (is) everlasting strength - Hebrew, tsuwr (H6697) `owlaamiym (H5769), the rock of ages. "The Lord Yahweh" - Hebrew, Yah, Yahweh.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 26:4
For ever; in all times and conditions. Everlasting strength, Heb. the Rock of ages; a sure refuge to all those that trust in him, through all generations; therefore you may safely trust in him, and that for ever.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 26:4
Isaiah 26:4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH [is] everlasting strength:Ver. 4. Trust in the Lord for ever.] To trust in God is to be unbottomed of thyself and of every creature, and so to lean upon God, that if he fail thee thou sinkest. For in the Lord Jehovah.] Heb., For in Jah Jehovah; in him who is the all-powerful Essentialor and faithful promise keeper, &c. Here, then, look not downward, saith one, upon the rushing and roaring streams of miseries and troubles which run so swiftly under us, for then we shall be taken with a giddiness, &c., but steadfastly fasten on the power and promise of Jah Jehovah and ye shall be established. Is everlasting strength.] Heb., The rock of ages, or, The old rock, so called of old, and so found to be from the beginning. Et quia in aeternum non mutat aut nutat ergapios, lieet montes et colles nutent The name of the Lord is a strong tower; a munition of rocks; rocks so deep no pioneer can undermine them; so thick, no cannon can pierce them; so high, no ladder can scale them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 26:4
(4) For in the Lord Jehovah.—The Hebrew presents, as in Isaiah 12:2, the exceptional combination of the two names Jah (Psalms 68:4) and Jehovah. In the Hebrew for “everlasting strength,” we have, literally, the Rock of Ages of the well-known hymn. We have the same name of Rock applied to express the unchangeableness of God, as in Deuteronomy 32:4.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 26:4
Verse 4. In the Lord JEHOVAH - "In JEHOVAH"] In JAH JEHOVAH, Heb.; but see Houbigant, and See Clarke on Isaiah 12:2. Everlasting strength] צור עולמים tsur olamim, "the rock of ages;" or, according to Rab. Maimon, - the eternal Fountain, Source, or Spring. Does not this refer to the lasting streams from the rock in the desert? And that rock was Christ. ge han hoped in the Lord fro the everlastinge worldis. - Old MS. BIBLE.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 26:4
4. for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength] Render: for Yah Yahveh (see on Isaiah 12:2) is an everlasting Rock (lit. “a Rock of Ages”). The preposition in may be omitted in English (Bêth essentiae).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 26:4
Trust ye in the Lord for ever - The sense is, ‘Let your confidence in God on no occasion fail.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 26:4
4. And as if from heaven comes the encouragement to Israel to trust in the Lord for ever, to permit it on no occasion to fail. For in the Lord Jehovah — Original, Jah Jehovah. On this combination, see note at Isaiah 12:2.
Sermons on Isaiah 26:4
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(Names of Jehovah) 1. I Am by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of confessing the negative aspects of our lives to God. He highlights that only by acknowledging our faults and weaknesses ca |
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(Divine Attributes) 04 Jehovah, the Eternal Self-Existent One by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the eternal nature of God and how He has created us as eternal beings with never-dying souls. The preacher urges the audience to enter into |
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(Divine Attributes) 07 God's Unchanging Perfections by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unchanging nature of God in a fast-changing world. He encourages the audience to focus on eternal things and not be attached to the temp |
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Trusting in the Lord by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of trust in the Lord, highlighting how trust in God can lead to restoration, blessings, and deliverance. Joshua Daniel shares |
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Solomon's Temple a Figure of the Church; and the Two Pillars, Jachin and Boaz, Typical of Christ. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the significance of Solomon's Temple as a representation of the Church, emphasizing the two pillars, Jachin and Boaz, which symbolize Christ. He explains that |
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The Everlasting Arms by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the comforting promise that 'the eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms,' illustrating how God's promises are timeless and appli |
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The Stone of Salvation or Destruction by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar explores the multifaceted significance of the 'stone' in Matthew 21:44, emphasizing its role as a symbol of Christ. He discusses how this stone represents rejection, |