Isaiah 26:2

Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data

"Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in."

Word-by-Word Analysis

פָּתַח

pâthach

H6605

to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve

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ye the

שַׁעַר

shaʻar

H8179

an opening, i.e. door or gate

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that the

צַדִּיק

tsaddîyq

H6662

just

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גּוֹי

gôwy

H1471

a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

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which

שָׁמַר

shâmar

H8104

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.

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the

אֶמֶת

ʼemeth

H571

stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness

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may

בּוֹא

bôwʼ

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

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in

Key Terms in This Verse

keepeth H8104

שָׁמַר shâmar

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.

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Open H6605

פָּתַח pâthach

to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve

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gates H8179

שַׁעַר shaʻar

an opening, i.e. door or gate

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nation H1471

גּוֹי gôwy

a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

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enter H935

בּוֹא bôwʼ

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

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truth H571

אֶמֶת ʼemeth

stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness

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righteous H6662

צַדִּיק tsaddîyq

just

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Cross References

Revelation 5:9 cross-reference

And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and p...

Psalm 118:20 cross-reference

This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.

1 Peter 2:9 cross-reference

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Isaiah 60:11 cross-reference

Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought.

Isaiah 62:10 cross-reference

Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people.

Isaiah 62:2 cross-reference

And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.

Isaiah 54:14 cross-reference

In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.

Acts 2:47 cross-reference

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Isaiah 60:21 cross-reference

Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

Psalm 106:5 cross-reference

That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

Exodus 19:6 cross-reference

And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

Zechariah 8:20 cross-reference

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:

Isaiah 58:8 cross-reference

Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.

Revelation 21:24 cross-reference

And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.

Jude 1:3 cross-reference

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once deli...

2 Peter 3:13 cross-reference

Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

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