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Isaiah 26:4

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 26:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Trust ye in Jehovah for ever; for in Jehovah, [even] Jehovah, is an everlasting rock.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Trust ye in Jehovah for ever; for in Jehovah, [even] Jehovah, is an everlasting rock.
Isaiah 26:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 26

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah: we have a strong city; salvation will he appoint for walls and bulwarks.
2Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth faith may enter in.
3Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]; because he trusteth in thee.
4Trust ye in Jehovah for ever; for in Jehovah, [even] Jehovah, is an everlasting rock.
5For he hath brought down them that dwell on high, the lofty city: he layeth it low, he layeth it low even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.
6The foot shall tread it down; even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.
7The way of the just is uprightness: thou that art upright dost direct the path of the just.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Trust ye in the Lord for ever, &c.] 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 darkness; for he will support under, and in his own time deliver out of every trouble, and cause all things to work to gether for good; and trust in him always, for everything, for all temporal blessings, and for all spiritual ones, and for eternal life and happiness; for he has them, has promised them, and will give them: for in the Lord JEHOVAH [is] everlasting strength; Christ is the Lord JEHOVAH, which is, and was, and is to come, self-existent, eternal, and immutable; and in him is strength, as…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Lord JEHOVAH--Hebrew, Jah, Jehovah. The union of the two names expresses in the highest degree God's unchanging love and power (compare Psa 68:4). This passage, and Isa 12:2; Exo 6:3; Psa 83:18, are the four in which the English Version retains the JEHOVAH of the original. MAURER translates, "For JAH (the eternal unchangeable One, Exo 3:14) is JEHOVAH, the rock of ages" (compare Isa 45:17; Deu 32:15; Sa1 2:2).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“For ever - In all times and conditions. Isaiah 26:5”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Trust: Isa 12:2, Isa 50:10; Ch2 20:20, Ch2 32:8; Psa 55:22, Psa 62:8; Pro 3:5, Pro 3:6 in the: Isa 45:17, Isa 45:24, Isa 63:1; Job 9:19; Psa 46:1, Psa 62:11, Psa 66:7, Psa 93:1, Psa 125:1; Mat 6:13; Mat 28:18; Phi 4:13 everlasting strength: Heb. the Rock of ages, Isa 17:10, Isa 32:2; Deu 32:4, Deu 32:15; Sa1 2:2; Psa 18:2 Isaiah 26:5”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“A cry goes forth again, as if from heaven, exhorting Israel to continue in this mind. "Hang confidently on Jehovah for ever: for in Jah, Jehovah, is an everlasting rock." The combination Jah Jehovah is only met with here and in Isa 12:2. It is the proper name of God the Redeemer in the most emphatic form. The Beth essentiae frequently stands before the predicate (Ges. 151, 3); here, however, it stands before the subject, as in Psa 78:5; Psa 55:19. In Jah Jehovah (munach, tzakeph) there is an everlasting rock, i.e., He is essentially such a rock (compare Deu 32:4, like Exo 15:2 for Isa 12:2). Isaiah 26:5”
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