Isaiah 26:21 Meaning
For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.
Context Explained
19Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.
20Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.
21For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Revelation 20:15
Both verses discuss the consequences of iniquity and judgment.
Galatians 6:7
This verse highlights the principle of reaping what one sows.
Ezekiel 18:30
Both verses call for repentance from iniquity to avoid judgment.
Source: Isaiah 26:21