Isaiah 26:11 Meaning
LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.
Context Explained
9With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.
10Let 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.
11LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.
12LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.
13O LORD our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 14:10
Both verses address the theme of judgment and accountability before God.
Revelation 20:11-12
These verses describe the final judgment where all will be held accountable.
Matthew 25:31-32
This passage discusses the separation of the righteous and the wicked at the final judgment.
Source: Isaiah 26:11