Isaiah 26:1-6
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.
26:2 i Open access is given to all who, like God and his Messiah, are righteous and faithful. The citizens of true Zion are committed to the Lord.
26:3 j A perfect peace, marked by harmony, quietness, and confidence, is a benefit of the new creation.
26:5 k The proud and arrogant are often characterized as exalting themselves (see 2:11-12 l), whereas God humbles them.
26:6 m Justice finally occurs when the needy walk all over the ruins of the city where the proud have perished.
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