Isaiah 26:19 Meaning and Explanation
“Thy 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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will resurrect His people, raising them from death as surely as morning dew revives plants.
The Context of Isaiah 26:19
God's promise of resurrection reverses death through His restorative power.
What Does Isaiah 26:19 Mean?
Resurrection is promised in concrete terms: ''thy dead men shall live'' and ''arise.'' The speaker includes himself, emphasizing personal hope in God's power over death. This vision reverses the finality declared against God's enemies in verse 14.
Dew reviving herbs pictures gentle, natural restoration. God's life-giving presence restores the dead as water refreshes parched earth. The earth itself becomes agent of resurrection, casting out the dead—a reversal of burial's finality.
Isaiah 26:19 in the Original Language
dew (טַל), 'dew' — a symbol of God's gentle, life-giving presence that revives and restores.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 26:19
What does Isaiah 26:19 mean?
God will resurrect His people, raising them from death as surely as morning dew revives plants.
What is the context of Isaiah 26:19?
God's promise of resurrection reverses death through His restorative power.