Isa 26:10-11 | TNotes | STEP | 26:10 God has shown kindness to the wicked. Although they deserve judgment (see also Rom 2:4 ; 2 Pet 3:9 ), he has been patient and forbearing and has blessed them. However, time will run out one day.

bRom 2:4►

c2 Pet 3:9►

‏ Isaiah 26:10-11

26:10 ^a God has shown kindness to the wicked. Although they deserve judgment (see also Rom 2:4 ^b; 2 Pet 3:9 ^c), he has been patient and forbearing and has blessed them. However, time will run out one day.
26:11 ^d An upraised fist expresses anger and the threat of judgment (see also 19:16 ^e).

• Fire was often an image for God’s judgment.