Isaiah 26:2

“Open the gates, and the righteous nation will enter, the one that keeps faithfulness.”

Isaiah 26:2 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Isaiah 26:2, word by word

Openפִּתְחוּpitchu

open

To open a door, mouth or eyes.

Where else “pitchu” appears
the gatesשְׁעָרִיםshearim

gate

The entrance of a city or house, with doors that close.

Where else “shearim” appears
and the righteousצַדִּיקtsadik

righteous

Someone who lives uprightly; also YHWH.

Where else “tsadik” appears
nationגוֹיgoy

nation

A people with their land; also Israel.

Where else “goy” appears
will enterיָבֹאyavo

enter

To go into a place.

Where else “yavo” appears
the one that keepsשֹׁמֵרshomer

keep

To obey the covenant or the commands.

Where else “shomer” appears
faithfulnessאֱמֻנִיםemunim

faithfulness

Faithfulness: being worthy of trust.

Where else “emunim” appears

The context

1On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; he sets salvation as walls and rampart.

2 · This verse (above)

3The purpose that is sustained you will keep in peace, peace, for in you it trusts.

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