Isaiah 26:4
New International Version
Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.

New Living Translation
Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD God is the eternal Rock.

English Standard Version
Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.

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

King James Bible
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:

New King James Version
Trust in the LORD forever, For in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength.

New American Standard Bible
“Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.

NASB 1995
“Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.

NASB 1977
“Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.

Legacy Standard Bible
Trust in Yahweh forever, For in Yah—Yahweh Himselfwe have an everlasting Rock.

Amplified Bible
“Trust [confidently] in the LORD forever [He is your fortress, your shield, your banner], For the LORD GOD is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages].

Christian Standard Bible
Trust in the LORD forever, because in the LORD, the LORD himself, is an everlasting rock!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Trust in the LORD forever, because in Yah, the LORD, is an everlasting rock!

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

Contemporary English Version
So always trust the LORD because he is forever our mighty rock.

English Revised Version
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is an everlasting rock.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Trust the LORD always, because the LORD, the LORD alone, is an everlasting rock.

Good News Translation
Trust in the LORD forever; he will always protect us.

International Standard Version
"Trust in the LORD forever, for in the LORD GOD you have an everlasting rock.

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

NET Bible
Trust in the LORD from this time forward, even in Yah, the LORD, an enduring protector!

New Heart English Bible
Trust in the LORD forever; for in YAH, the LORD, is an everlasting Rock.

Webster's Bible Translation
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:

World English Bible
Trust in Yahweh forever; for in Yah, Yahweh, is an everlasting Rock.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Trust in YHWH forever, "" For in YAH—YHWH [is] a rock of ages,

Young's Literal Translation
Trust ye in Jehovah for ever, For in Jah Jehovah is a rock of ages,

Smith's Literal Translation
Trust ye in Jehovah even to eternity, for in Jah Jehovah is the rock of ages.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
You have hoped in the Lord for evermore, in the Lord God mighty for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You have trusted in the Lord for all eternity, in the Lord God almighty forever.

New American Bible
Trust in the LORD forever! For the LORD is an eternal Rock.

New Revised Standard Version
Trust in the LORD forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the LORD God is an everlasting strength;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because LORD JEHOVAH, God The Mighty One, is to the eternities!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Trust ye in the LORD for ever, For the LORD is GOD, an everlasting Rock.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
they have trusted with confidence for ever, the great, the eternal God;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Song of Trust in God's Provision
3You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. 4Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. 5For He has humbled those who dwell on high; He lays the lofty city low. He brings it down to the ground; He casts it into the dust.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 62:7-8
My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. / Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah

Psalm 91:2
I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 118:8-9
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Jeremiah 17:7-8
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.

2 Samuel 22:31-32
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. / For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?

Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

Psalm 61:2-4
From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. / For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy. / Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

Psalm 125:1
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.

Matthew 7:24-25
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.

1 Corinthians 10:4
and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:9-10
Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”


Treasury of Scripture

Trust you in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:

trust

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.

Isaiah 50:10
Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.

2 Chronicles 20:20
And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

in the

Isaiah 45:17,24
But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end…

Isaiah 63:1
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.

Job 9:19
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?

everlasting strength.

Isaiah 17:10
Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, and shalt set it with strange slips:

Isaiah 32:2
And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.

Deuteronomy 32:4,15
He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he…

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Isaiah 26
1. Trust in God's Provision














Trust in the LORD
The Hebrew word for "trust" is "batach," which conveys a sense of confidence, security, and reliance. In the context of Isaiah, this trust is not a temporary or situational feeling but a deep, abiding confidence in God's character and promises. Historically, the Israelites were often tempted to place their trust in political alliances or military strength, but Isaiah calls them to a radical dependence on God alone. This trust is foundational to a life of faith, as it acknowledges God's sovereignty and faithfulness.

forever
The Hebrew word "olam" is used here, which can mean "eternity" or "a long duration." This emphasizes the perpetual nature of our trust in God. It is not just for the present moment or a specific circumstance but is meant to be an enduring, lifelong commitment. The call to trust God forever reflects the eternal nature of God Himself and His unchanging promises. In a world where everything is transient, this verse invites believers to anchor their faith in the eternal God.

for the LORD GOD
The phrase "LORD GOD" in Hebrew is "Yahweh Jehovah," a combination of two of the most significant names for God in the Old Testament. "Yahweh" is the personal name of God, often associated with His covenant faithfulness and His revelation to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). "Jehovah" is a Latinized form of "Yahweh," emphasizing His eternal existence and self-sufficiency. Together, these names underscore God's reliability and His commitment to His people. This dual name serves as a powerful reminder of God's personal involvement in the lives of His followers and His ultimate authority over all creation.

is the Rock eternal
The metaphor of God as a "Rock" is rich with meaning. In Hebrew, the word "tsur" is used, which signifies strength, stability, and protection. Throughout the Old Testament, God is often depicted as a rock, symbolizing His unchanging nature and His role as a refuge for His people (e.g., Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 18:2). The addition of "eternal" (Hebrew "olam") reinforces the idea that God's strength and reliability are not limited by time. In the ancient Near Eastern context, rocks were seen as symbols of permanence and safety, providing shelter and a foundation. This imagery assures believers that God is their unshakeable foundation, offering security and hope in an ever-changing world.

(4) For in the Lord Jehovah.--The Hebrew presents, as in Isaiah 12:2, the exceptional combination of the two names Jah (Psalm 68:4) and Jehovah. In the Hebrew for "everlasting strength," we have, literally, the Rock of Ages of the well-known hymn. We have the same name of Rock applied to express the unchangeableness of God, as in Deuteronomy 32:4.

Verse 4. - Trust ye in the Lord. The faithful exhort each other to perfect trust, in the new Jerusalem, as in the old (see Psalm 115:9-11). In the Lord Jehovah; literally, in Jab Jehorah (comp. Isaiah 12:2). Is everlasting strength; literally, is the Rock of ages. A certain refuge throughout all eternity is, no doubt, intended (see the comment on Isaiah 17:10).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Trust
בִּטְח֥וּ (biṭ·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure

in the LORD
בַֽיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

forever,
עֲדֵי־ (‘ă·ḏê-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

because
כִּ֚י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

GOD
בְּיָ֣הּ (bə·yāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3050: LORD -- the name of the God of Israel

the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

[is] the Rock
צ֖וּר (ṣūr)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge

eternal.
עוֹלָמִֽים׃ (‘ō·w·lā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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