Isaiah 26:21 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →God rises to execute judgment, exposing hidden violence and ending its concealment.
The Context of Isaiah 26:21
God's final judgment exposes injustice and ensures that hidden evil will be revealed and punished.
What Does Isaiah 26:21 Mean?
God ''cometh out of his place''—an anthropomorphic image of divine emergence from heaven for action. His purpose is to punish iniquity on earth, indicating that no injustice escapes His notice or authority.
The earth disclosing blood and uncovering slain indicates final accountability. What has been hidden—murder, violence, exploitation—is revealed. God's judgment brings truth to light and end to the concealment that enables ongoing harm.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 26:21
What does Isaiah 26:21 mean?
God rises to execute judgment, exposing hidden violence and ending its concealment.
What is the context of Isaiah 26:21?
God's final judgment exposes injustice and ensures that hidden evil will be revealed and punished.