Isaiah 26:8
Isaiah 26:8 in Multiple Translations
Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.
Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.
Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Jehovah, have we waited for thee; to thy name, even to thy memorial name, is the desire of our soul.
We have been waiting for you, O Lord; the desire of our soul is for the memory of your name.
Yes, we follow your instructions, Lord, we put our hope in you. What we most want is to remember you and your wonderful character.
Also we, O Lord, haue waited for thee in the way of thy iudgemets: the desire of our soule is to thy Name, and to the remembrance of thee.
Also, [in] the path of Thy judgments, O Jehovah, we have waited [for] Thee, To Thy name and to Thy remembrance [Is] the desire of the soul.
Yes, in the way of your judgments, LORD, we have waited for you. Your name and your renown are the desire of our soul.
Yes, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.
And in the way of thy judgments, O Lord, we have patiently waited for thee: thy name, and thy remembrance are the desire of the soul.
Yahweh, by obeying your laws we show that we trust you to help us; and what we desire is that you will be honored/praised/exalted.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 26:8
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Isaiah 26:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַ֣ף
אֹ֧רַח
מִשְׁפָּטֶ֛י/ךָ
יְהוָ֖ה
קִוִּינ֑וּ/ךָ
לְ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֥
וּֽ/לְ/זִכְרְ/ךָ֖
תַּאֲוַת
נָֽפֶשׁ
אַ֣ף
ʼaph
H637
also
DirObjM
אֹ֧רַח
ʼôrach
H734
way
N-cs
מִשְׁפָּטֶ֛י/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
N-mp | Suff
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
קִוִּינ֑וּ/ךָ
qâvâh
H6960
to await
V-Piel-Perf-1cp | Suff
לְ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֥
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וּֽ/לְ/זִכְרְ/ךָ֖
zêker
H2143
memorial
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
תַּאֲוַת
taʼăvâh
H8378
desire
N-fs
נָֽפֶשׁ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 26:8
אַ֣ף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
DirObjM
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
אֹ֧רַח
ʼôrach
H734
"way"
N-cs
A way or path, describing a road or journey, whether physical or metaphorical. This term is used to talk about travel, direction, and life's journey, often in wisdom literature and prophetic writings. It is found in books like Proverbs and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) way, path 1a) path, road 1b) the path, way, passing of life (fig.) 1c) way of living (fig.) 1d) traveller, wayfarer (meton) Aramaic equivalent: o.rach (אֹ֫רַח "way" H0735)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: manner, path, race, rank, traveller, troop, (by-, high-) way. See also: Genesis 18:11; Proverbs 1:19; Psalms 8:9.
מִשְׁפָּטֶ֛י/ךָ
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
N-mp | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
יְהוָ֖ה
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.
קִוִּינ֑וּ/ךָ
qâvâh
H6960
"to await"
V-Piel-Perf-1cp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to collect or gather things together, and can also mean to wait patiently for something. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe waiting on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, look for, hope, expect 1a) (Qal) waiting (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait or look eagerly for 1b2) to lie in wait for 1b3) to wait for, linger for
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). See also: Genesis 1:9; Isaiah 5:2; Psalms 25:3.
לְ/שִׁמְ/ךָ֥
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
וּֽ/לְ/זִכְרְ/ךָ֖
zêker
H2143
"memorial"
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means a memorial or remembrance, often referring to a reminder of something important, like a scent or a memory. It appears in the Bible to describe memorials to God. The word is used to recall significant events or people.
Definition: 1) memorial, remembrance 1a) remembrance, memory 1b) memorial
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: memorial, memory, remembrance, scent. See also: Exodus 3:15; Psalms 102:13; Psalms 6:6.
תַּאֲוַת
taʼăvâh
H8378
"desire"
N-fs
This word means desire or longing, and can refer to a positive or negative yearning. In the Bible, it is used to describe the desires of the heart, as seen in Psalm 38:9. It can also imply a delight or satisfaction.
Definition: 1) desire 1a) desire, wish, longings of one's heart 1a1) lust, appetite, covetousness (bad sense) 1b) thing desired, object of desire
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: dainty, desire, [idiom] exceedingly, [idiom] greedily, lust(ing), pleasant. See also H6914 (קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה). See also: Genesis 3:6; Psalms 106:14; Psalms 10:3.
נָֽפֶשׁ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
Study Notes — Isaiah 26:8
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- Context
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- Isaiah 26:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 26:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 26:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 26:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 26:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 26:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 26:8
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 26:8
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 26:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 26:8
- Sermons on Isaiah 26:8
Context — A Song of Salvation
6Feet trample it down— the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor.
7The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 37:3–7 | Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. |
| 2 | James 5:7–11 | Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door! Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. |
| 3 | Isaiah 33:2 | O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble. |
| 4 | Psalms 65:6 | You formed the mountains by Your power, having girded Yourself with might. |
| 5 | Exodus 3:15 | God also told Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation. |
| 6 | Acts 1:4 | And while they were gathered together, He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss. |
| 7 | Romans 8:25 | But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. |
| 8 | 2 Thessalonians 3:5 | May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. |
| 9 | Song of Solomon 5:8 | O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you, if you find my beloved, tell him I am sick with love. |
| 10 | Numbers 36:13 | These are the commandments and ordinances that the LORD gave the Israelites through Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. |
Isaiah 26:8 Summary
[This verse is saying that we should trust in God and follow His ways, even when things are hard or don't make sense, because He is good and loving, as shown in Psalm 136:1 and Jeremiah 29:11. We should desire to know and love Him more than anything else, and seek to honor His name and reputation in our lives. By doing so, we can experience peace and joy, even in difficult circumstances, as promised in Isaiah 26:3 and Philippians 4:7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'wait for' the Lord in Isaiah 26:8?
Waiting for the Lord means trusting in His timing and goodness, even when we don't understand what's happening, as seen in Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31.
How can we 'walk in the path of Your judgments' as mentioned in this verse?
Walking in the path of God's judgments involves obeying His commands and following His guidance, as taught in Deuteronomy 5:33 and Proverbs 3:1-2.
Why is the 'name and renown' of the Lord the 'desire of our souls'?
The name and renown of the Lord are the desire of our souls because they represent His character, love, and power, which are our greatest needs and longings, as expressed in Psalm 84:2 and John 17:26.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives as Christians?
This verse reminds us to prioritize our relationship with God, seeking Him above all else, and trusting in His sovereignty, as encouraged in Matthew 6:33 and Colossians 3:2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically 'wait for' the Lord in my daily life, especially when faced with uncertainty or hardship?
- How can I ensure that I am 'walking in the path of God's judgments' in my decisions and actions, and what role does Bible study play in this?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper longing for the 'name and renown' of the Lord in my heart, and what are the benefits of doing so?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when I don't understand what's happening in my life or in the world?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 26:8
Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Lord, have we waited for thee,.... Meaning by "judgments" either the ministration of the word and ordinances, called statutes and judgments, Psalms 147:19 an
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 26:8
Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 26:8
Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Lord, have we waited for thee: and as we thy people have loved and served thee when thou hast made our way plain and easy for us; so we have not forsaken thee, but waited upon thee, when thou hast made it rugged and troublesome by thy judgments. He speaks of the same just men , though it be with a change of the numbers and persons, which is usual in prophetical writings, the just, , we, 26:9. To thy name, and to the remembrance of thee, Heb. to thy name and thy memory; which by a known figure called hendinduo may be put for the remembrance of thy name. And the name of God is here, as it is in many other places, put for God himself, as he hath made himself known by his word and works. And so the sense of this clause is, Our affections are not alienated from thee by thy judgments, but we still continue to desire thy presence and favour, and we support and comfort ourselves with the remembrance of what thou art, and what thou hast done, and what thou hast promised to be and do to thy people.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 26:8
Isaiah 26:8 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of [our] soul [is] to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.Ver. 8. Yea, in the way of thy judgments.] Rough though it be and rugged; even when thou hast wrought against us in the rigour of thy punishments, as one paraphraseth it; in the discipline of thy chastisements, as another. There are those who by this phrase understand the doctrine of the gospel, which teacheth another way of judging of a righteous man than the law doth, and such as the Church trusteth to alone, and to none other, scil., justification by faith in Christ Jesus. And to the remembrance of thee,] i.e., to all the signs, gauges, and tesitimonials which thou hast given us of thy grace by thy word, sacraments, and work. Diod.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 26:8
(8) To thy name, and to the remembrance of thee . . .—The “name” of God is, as always, that which reveals His character and will. Those who have waited for Him in the path of His judgments long for a fuller manifestation of that character. Comp. the prayer, “Father, glorify thy Name,” in John 12:28. In the next verse the prophet identifies himself in spirit with the longing expectation of the time that precedes the final manifestation.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 26:8
Verse 8. Have we waited for thee - "We have placed our confidence in thy name"] The Septuagint, Syriac, and Chaldee read קוינו kavinu, without the pronoun annexed.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 26:8
8. Yea, in the way … for thee] i.e. have stood by the way along which we expected and desired Jehovah to appear—in judgment. The rest of the verse should be translated as in R.V., to thy name and to thy memorial is the desire of [our] soul (or, as Cheyne, “heartfelt desire”). “Name” and “memorial” are synonymous, as in Exodus 3:15; Psalms 135:13; Jehovah’s memorial is that by which He makes Himself to be remembered (see Isaiah 26:13).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 26:8
Yea, in the way of thy judgements - The word ‘judgments’ often refers to the statutes or laws of God.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 26:8
8, 9. In the way of thy judgments — In the song allusion is here made to the long discipline of the Judahites in Babylon, perhaps also elsewhere. Waited — We waited in patient, trustful hope.
Sermons on Isaiah 26:8
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Boasting Only in the Cross by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not wasting one's life on worldly pursuits. He urges the audience to reject the American dream of material success and inst |
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Bristol Conference 1975-09 Nehemiah - His Problem by Stan Ford | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the character of Nehemiah and his problem. Nehemiah is described as a concerned, charitable, cheerful, and courageous man. The speaker sugges |
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First Things First by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing God in our lives as we enter a new year, urging believers to focus on eternal matters rather than dissipating their energies on s |
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Luke 10:21-24. the Savior's Joy. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about how a person's character is revealed by what brings them joy and sorrow, emphasizing the natural selfishness in humans and the lack of concern fo |
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Commit by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of committal and trusting in God's plan. He uses the example of Paul and the sailors in the book of Acts who were caught in a viol |
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The Consequences of Not Trusting God - Part 2 by David Wilkerson | This sermon focuses on Abraham's journey of faith, highlighting the challenges and crises he faced as he learned to fully trust God with his life and future. Despite encountering s |
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The Story of My Vw Bug by K P Yohannan by K.P. Yohannan | This sermon shares a touching story of a man purchasing a 1962 Volkswagen Bug from a young girl who was going to serve as a missionary in the Philippines. It emphasizes the importa |