Isaiah 26:4

Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH [is] everlasting strength:

Trust {H982} ye in the LORD {H3068} for ever {H5703}: for in the LORD {H3050} JEHOVAH {H3068} is everlasting {H5769} strength {H6697}:

Trust in ADONAI forever, because in Yah ADONAI, is a Rock of Ages."

Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Trust ye in Jehovah for ever; for in Jehovah, even Jehovah, is an everlasting rock.

Isaiah 26:4 (KJV) is a powerful declaration of God's eternal reliability and strength, calling believers to unwavering trust in Him. This verse serves as an anchor of hope and security in a world often marked by instability and change.

Context

This verse is found within a section of Isaiah (chapters 24-27) sometimes referred to as "Isaiah's Apocalypse" or "The Little Apocalypse." This portion of the book describes God's universal judgment upon the wicked and the ultimate deliverance and restoration of His faithful people. Immediately preceding verse 4, Isaiah 26:1-3 speaks of a "strong city" that God has established for His people, whose "mind is stayed on thee" because they trust in Him. Thus, verse 4 reinforces the foundation of that security: God Himself.

Key Themes

  • Enduring Trust: The command "Trust ye in the LORD for ever" is a call to perpetual, unwavering reliance on God. It's not a temporary solution but a lifestyle of faith, acknowledging His eternal faithfulness. This resonates with the broader biblical emphasis on trusting God with all one's heart.
  • God's Immutable Nature: The reason for this everlasting trust is God's own character. He is "the LORD JEHOVAH," signifying His self-existent, eternal, and unchanging nature. Because He is constant, our trust in Him can be constant.
  • Everlasting Strength and Security: The phrase "everlasting strength" (or "everlasting rock") highlights God as the ultimate source of stability, refuge, and power. He is an unshakeable foundation amidst any storm.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV's unique rendering "LORD JEHOVAH" for the Hebrew Yah Yahweh (יָהּ יְהוָה) is significant. It's a double emphasis of God's covenant name, underscoring His absolute sovereignty, self-existence, and eternal being. This reinforces the idea that He is the unchanging God who keeps His promises.

Even more profound is the phrase "everlasting strength." The Hebrew is Tsur Olamim (צוּר עוֹלָמִים), which literally means "Rock of Ages" or "Everlasting Rock." The word Tsur (rock) powerfully conveys the idea of a secure, unyielding fortress, a place of refuge and an emblem of enduring power. This imagery is consistent throughout Scripture, portraying God as our Rock and Fortress.

Practical Application

In a world of constant flux and uncertainty, Isaiah 26:4 offers profound comfort and direction. It encourages us to shift our reliance from temporary circumstances, human institutions, or our own limited abilities to the eternal, unshakeable nature of God. When we trust in the "Rock of Ages," we find:

  • Unfailing Stability: Our lives can be built on a foundation that will never crumble.
  • Divine Security: God Himself is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
  • Lasting Hope: Our hope is not in fleeting things but in the God who is the same yesterday, today, and forever, offering eternal steadfastness.
This verse calls us to a faith that looks beyond the immediate horizon, anchoring our souls in the everlasting power and faithfulness of God.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Isaiah 12:2

    Behold, God [is] my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH [is] my strength and [my] song; he also is become my salvation.

  • Psalms 62:8

    ¶ Trust in him at all times; [ye] people, pour out your heart before him: God [is] a refuge for us. Selah.

  • Psalms 55:22

    Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

  • Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

  • Psalms 18:2

    The LORD [is] my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, [and] my high tower.

  • Psalms 62:11

    God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power [belongeth] unto God.

  • Psalms 46:1

    ¶ To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

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