Isa 26:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 26:1-21: 26:1-21 This section of the Little Apocalypse (see study note on 24:1–27:13) is a song of praise and a prayer for redemption. Summary for Isa 26:1-6: 26:1-6 The new community of God’s people is likened to the citizens of a city, securely held together by the Lord. They are righteous, faithful, peaceful, and trusting. 26:1 Our city refers to Zion, the eternal city of God, where the Lord is present to protect and bless his people (see 1:8 , 27 ; see also Ps 46 ). Zion stands in direct contrast to the “mighty cities” of the nations (Isa 25:2 ; 26:5 ), which are helpless and are brought down to “ruins.” • The walls of God’s salvation protectively enclose his people; no one can hurt them again.

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‏ Isaiah 26:1

Summary for Isa 26:1-21: 26:1-21 ^a This section of the Little Apocalypse (see study note on 24:1–27:13) is a song of praise and a prayer for redemption.
Summary for Isa 26:1-6: 26:1-6 ^b The new community of God’s people is likened to the citizens of a city, securely held together by the Lord. They are righteous, faithful, peaceful, and trusting. 26:1 ^c Our city refers to Zion, the eternal city of God, where the Lord is present to protect and bless his people (see 1:8 ^d, 27 ^e; see also Ps 46 ^f). Zion stands in direct contrast to the “mighty cities” of the nations (Isa 25:2 ^g; 26:5 ^h), which are helpless and are brought down to “ruins.”

• The walls of God’s salvation protectively enclose his people; no one can hurt them again.