Isaiah 3:26 Meaning and Explanation
“And her gates shall lament and mourn; and she being desolate shall sit upon the ground.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The city itself mourns and sits in ruins, emptied and broken.
The Context of Isaiah 3:26
The concluding image of Jerusalem's complete and final devastation.
What Does Isaiah 3:26 Mean?
The chapter closes with the image of Jerusalem's gates—the seat of authority, justice, and commerce—lamenting and mourning. The gates are personified; the city weeps. She sits on the ground in desolation, a posture of grief, defeat, and helplessness. What was once a place of strength and habitation is now empty and broken.
This final image summarizes the entire judgment: the haughty city that had relied on its beauty, its leaders, and its ornaments is brought to utter ruin. She sits alone in the dust, having lost everything and everyone. The chapter ends in desolation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 3:26
What does Isaiah 3:26 mean?
The city itself mourns and sits in ruins, emptied and broken.
What is the context of Isaiah 3:26?
The concluding image of Jerusalem's complete and final devastation.