Isaiah 26:10 kjv
Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD.
Isaiah 26:10 nkjv
Let grace be shown to the wicked, Yet he will not learn righteousness; In the land of uprightness he will deal unjustly, And will not behold the majesty of the LORD.
Isaiah 26:10 niv
But when grace is shown to the wicked, they do not learn righteousness; even in a land of uprightness they go on doing evil and do not regard the majesty of the LORD.
Isaiah 26:10 esv
If favor is shown to the wicked, he does not learn righteousness; in the land of uprightness he deals corruptly and does not see the majesty of the LORD.
Isaiah 26:10 nlt
Your kindness to the wicked
does not make them do good.
Although others do right, the wicked keep doing wrong
and take no notice of the LORD's majesty.
Isaiah 26 10 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 26:11 | LORD, your hand is lifted high, but they do not see. They will see your zeal for your people and be put to shame. | Strong connection (direct follow-up) |
| Psalm 81:11 | But my people did not listen to me; Israel did not submit to me. | Echoes stubbornness |
| Proverbs 1:28 | Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, but will not find me. | Consequences of ignoring |
| Jeremiah 5:3 | LORD, do not your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain; you crushed them, but they refused to learn. | Similar divine discipline and response |
| Ezekiel 3:20 | If I say to the righteous man, "He will surely live," but he then turns from his righteousness and commits sin, for all the righteous things he has done, none will be remembered; he will die for the sin he has committed. | Importance of continued righteousness |
| Matthew 13:15 | For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they would see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts. Then they would turn, and I would heal them. | Jesus quotes Isaiah 6:10, explaining lack of spiritual understanding |
| John 12:40 | For this reason they cannot believe, because, as Isaiah says elsewhere: “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn—and I would heal them.” | Reinforces spiritual blindness |
| Romans 11:8 | just as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that cannot see and ears that cannot hear, to this day.” | God giving over to spiritual blindness |
| 2 Corinthians 4:4 | The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. | Satanic blinding of minds |
| Revelation 9:20 | The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the works of their hands; they did not stop worshipping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk. | Stubborn persistence in sin and false worship |
| Psalm 50:21 | You do these things and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But I will rebuke you and bring my accusations before you. | God's patience misunderstood as indifference |
| Deuteronomy 32:15 | But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked— like a well-fed, brawling ox. They deserted the God who made them and scorned the Rock who gave them salvation. | Israel's unfaithfulness and prosperity leading to rebellion |
| Judges 5:8 | When people chose new gods, war came to the city gates. Not a shield or spear was seen among forty thousand in Israel. | Consequences of turning to other gods |
| Hosea 4:6 | My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. “Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have forgotten the law of your God, I too will forget your children. | Rejection of knowledge leading to destruction |
| Acts 28:27 | For this people’s heart has become calloused, and they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they would see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts. Then they would turn, and I would heal them. | Paul quoting Isaiah 6 in Rome |
| Isaiah 5:12 | Lyres and tambourines, flutes and trumpets are with them at their feasts; but they pay no attention to the deeds of the LORD, no regard for the works of his hands. | Disregard for God's actions during times of feasting |
| Psalm 36:3 | The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they have stopped doing good. | Deliberate avoidance of good |
| Romans 1:32 | Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do them, but also approve of those who practice them. | Deliberate knowledge and practice of evil |
| 2 Peter 3:5 | For they deliberately overlook this fact, that the heavens have always existed and the earth has always existed out of water and through water by the word of God, | Deliberate ignorance of God's power |
| Isaiah 30:9-10 | that this is a rebellious people, lying children, children who refuse to listen to the LORD’s instruction. They say to the seers, “Don’t prophesy! Say nice things!” they tell the prophets, “Don’t tell us what is true! Tell us what we want to hear!” | Rejection of truthful prophetic messages |
Isaiah 26 verses
Isaiah 26 10 Meaning
Grace will be shown to the wicked. They will not learn righteousness. Even in a land of uprightness, they will practice wrongdoing and refuse to see the LORD's majesty.
Isaiah 26 10 Context
This verse is found within Isaiah chapter 26, which is a song of praise for deliverance and God's establishment of justice. It contrasts the blessings of righteousness with the fate of the wicked. The preceding verses speak of God strengthening the city of Jerusalem and ensuring its safety, attributing this security to the faithful. In this section, Isaiah focuses on the hardened hearts and persistent ungodliness of those who have experienced God's favor or seen His powerful acts. Historically, this context can apply to Israel's continued apostasy despite God's judgments and mercies throughout their history, and in a broader sense, to all who reject God's grace and truth.
Isaiah 26 10 Word Analysis
- "When thy hand is lifted up": The phrase "hand is lifted up" (Hebrew: יָדוּרֻדֻ; yaduru or more commonly yād used figuratively) signifies power, authority, and divine action. God's hand being "lifted up" can represent either judgment being prepared or mercy being extended. In this context, it likely refers to God's observable actions and judgments that are meant to be recognized.
- "they will not see": This points to spiritual blindness or willful ignorance. The people are presented with evidence of God's power and might, but they deliberately choose not to perceive or acknowledge it. The Hebrew word for "see" (רָאָה; ra'ah) implies not just visual perception but also understanding and discernment.
- "they will see": The repetition of "see" (רָאָה; ra'ah) with a different outcome is significant. Initially, they fail to see God's powerful hand; later, they will indeed see His power, but it will be too late. This later seeing often implies witnessing divine retribution.
- "thy people": Refers to those who belong to God, His chosen people. The verse contrasts the wicked's response with how "thy people" would respond or be affected by God's uplifted hand.
- "thy people and be ashamed": The shame (Hebrew: בֹּשֶׁת; bosh'eth) results from a belated recognition of their error and the manifest power of God, which they previously ignored or defied. They will be shamed because God's ultimate power and faithfulness to His people will be undeniable.
- "fire to thine enemies": The imagery of "fire" (Hebrew: אֵשׁ; esh) is often used in Scripture to represent divine judgment, purification, and wrath. The enemies of God will consume by this fire. This can refer to God's consuming presence and power in judgment against those who oppose Him.
Word Groups/Phrases Analysis:
- "When thy hand is lifted up, they will not see; / They will see thy people and be ashamed": This phrase highlights a stark contrast between passive observation and active recognition, followed by shame. It underscores the concept of spiritual blindness and the eventual, unwelcome realization of God's sovereignty.
- "but they will see / thy zeal for thy people and be put to shame": The latter part emphasizes God's passionate commitment (zeal, Hebrew: קִנְאָה; qinn'ah) to His own. It is this protective fervor for His people that will become evident to the ungodly, leading to their shame, confirming God's unfailing power on behalf of His faithful.
Isaiah 26 10 Bonus Section
The concept of "zeal" (Hebrew: קִנְאָה; qinn'ah) is important here. It reflects God's passionate protectiveness over His covenant people, often described as a jealousy that guards against anything that would usurp His rightful place or harm His beloved. This divine zeal is what the wicked will eventually "see," a stark manifestation of God's fierce love and commitment that exposes their own opposition and folly. This theme of God's zealous love, while a comfort to His people, is a cause of judgment for His enemies, underscoring that God's revealed power is not neutral but directed by His covenantal purposes.
Isaiah 26 10 Commentary
This verse describes a tragic state of spiritual dullness. Despite experiencing God's powerful interventions or witnessing His manifest acts of judgment and salvation (represented by the "lifted hand"), certain individuals or groups remain unresponsive. They are likened to being spiritually blind, failing to perceive God's authority or intentions. This willful ignorance is contrasted with their eventual, unavoidable realization of God's power, particularly His zealous protection of His true people. This belated awareness will not bring comfort but shame, as they will finally see what they obstinately refused to acknowledge, being confounded by God's ultimate vindication of those they perhaps scorned or attacked. This verse serves as a solemn warning about the consequences of persistent spiritual blindness and rebellion against God's observable grace and power.
Practical usage examples:
- An individual who continually rejects spiritual counsel and God's guidance in their life, only to face dire consequences, might be described as refusing to "see" God's hand, and will eventually face the shame of their choices when the outcome is clear.
- In times of national blessing and peace, where God's favor is evident, a populace that continues in sin and ignores God's ways is akin to not seeing His hand. When trouble comes, their prior blessings will make their present shame more profound.