Isaiah 26:6
Isaiah 26:6 in Multiple Translations
Feet trample it down— the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor.
The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.
The foot shall tread it down; even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.
It will be crushed under the feet of the poor and the steps of those who are in need.
The poor tread it underfoot; the oppressed walk on top of it.”
The foote shall treade it downe, euen the feete of the poore, and the steppes of the needie.
Tread it down doth a foot, Feet of the poor — steps of the weak.
The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor and the steps of the needy.”
The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.
The foot shall tread it down, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy.
When that happens, poor and oppressed people will trample on the ruins.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 26:6
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Isaiah 26:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תִּרְמְסֶ֖/נָּה
רָ֑גֶל
רַגְלֵ֥י
עָנִ֖י
פַּעֲמֵ֥י
דַלִּֽים
תִּרְמְסֶ֖/נָּה
râmaç
H7429
to trample
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
רָ֑גֶל
regel
H7272
foot
N-fs
רַגְלֵ֥י
regel
H7272
foot
N-fd
עָנִ֖י
ʻânîy
H6041
afflicted
Adj
פַּעֲמֵ֥י
paʻam
H6471
beat
N-fp
דַלִּֽים
dal
H1800
poor
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 26:6
תִּרְמְסֶ֖/נָּה
râmaç
H7429
"to trample"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means to trample or tread on something, often in a violent or abusive manner. It is used in the Bible to describe oppression or mistreatment. In KJV translations, it is rendered as 'oppressor' or 'trample'.
Definition: 1) to trample 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trample 1a2) trampler (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be trampled
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: oppressor, stamp upon, trample (under feet), tread (down, upon). See also: 2 Kings 7:17; Isaiah 26:6; Psalms 7:6.
רָ֑גֶל
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fs
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
רַגְלֵ֥י
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fd
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
עָנִ֖י
ʻânîy
H6041
"afflicted"
Adj
This word describes someone who is depressed, humble, or weak, often due to difficult circumstances, as described in the Psalms and other biblical books.
Definition: 1) poor, afflicted, humble, wretched 1a) poor, needy 1b) poor and weak 1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched 1d) humble, lowly
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: afflicted, humble, lowly, needy, poor. See also: Exodus 22:24; Psalms 88:16; Psalms 9:13.
פַּעֲמֵ֥י
paʻam
H6471
"beat"
N-fp
This word refers to a beat or stroke, like a footstep or a blow. It can also mean a time or occurrence, and is used in the Bible to describe things like a single step or a repeated action.
Definition: 1) stroke, beat, foot, step, anvil, occurrence 1a) foot, hoof-beat, footfall, footstep 1b) anvil 1c) occurrence, time, stroke, beat 1c1) one time, once, twice, thrice, as time on time, at this repetition, this once, now at length, now...now, at one time...at another
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundred-) fold, [idiom] now, (this) [phrase] once, order, rank, step, [phrase] thrice, (often-), second, this, two) time(-s), twice, wheel. See also: Genesis 2:23; 1 Samuel 3:10; Psalms 17:5.
דַלִּֽים
dal
H1800
"poor"
Adj
The Hebrew word for someone who is poor or weak, often describing those in need of help or assistance. In the book of Proverbs, it warns against oppressing the poor, and in Psalm 35:10, it describes the needy and the poor. The word is also used in Isaiah 41:17.
Definition: low, poor, weak, thin, one who is low
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: lean, needy, poor (man), weaker. See also: Exodus 23:3; Proverbs 19:17; Psalms 41:2.
Study Notes — Isaiah 26:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 26:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 26:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 26:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 26:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 26:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 26:6
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 26:6
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 26:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 26:6
- Sermons on Isaiah 26:6
Context — A Song of Salvation
4Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.
5For He has humbled those who dwell on high; He lays the lofty city low. He brings it down to the ground; He casts it into the dust.
6Feet trample it down— the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor.
7The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright. 8Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 16:20 | The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. |
| 2 | Luke 10:19 | Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you. |
| 3 | Revelation 2:26 | And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. |
| 4 | James 2:5 | Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? |
| 5 | Joshua 10:24 | When they had brought the kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had accompanied him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks. |
| 6 | Luke 1:51–53 | He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty. |
| 7 | Isaiah 25:10 | For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile. |
| 8 | Daniel 7:27 | Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’ |
| 9 | Isaiah 60:14 | The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. |
| 10 | Malachi 4:3 | Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
Isaiah 26:6 Summary
This verse, Isaiah 26:6, means that God is going to use the humble and the poor to bring down the proud and the lofty, as seen in Luke 1:52-53. The 'feet of the oppressed' and the 'steps of the poor' trampling something down is a picture of God's people overcoming their enemies through His power, as seen in Romans 8:37 where we are more than conquerors through Him. This is a reminder that God is the one who brings down the proud and exalts the humble, as seen in James 4:10 where we should humble ourselves before God. We can trust in God's power and provision, rather than our own strength and abilities, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 where we should trust in God with all our heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the feet of the oppressed to trample something down?
In Isaiah 26:6, the feet of the oppressed trampling something down symbolizes the triumph of God's people over their enemies, as seen in Isaiah 25:10 where God's people will trample down their enemies like grapes in a winepress, and also in Psalms 60:12 where God gives the victory to His people.
How does this verse relate to the idea of God's judgment?
This verse illustrates God's judgment on the proud and the lofty, as stated in Isaiah 26:5, where God brings down the lofty city, and is also seen in Isaiah 2:12 where God will bring down the pride of men, to exalt the humble and the poor, as seen in Luke 1:52-53 where God brings down the mighty and exalts the humble.
What is the significance of the poor being mentioned in this verse?
The poor in this verse represent those who are humble and dependent on God, as seen in Matthew 5:3 where the poor in spirit are blessed, and their steps trampling down the enemy symbolize their ultimate victory through God's power, as seen in 2 Corinthians 12:10 where God's power is perfected in weakness.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of Isaiah 26?
Isaiah 26:6 is part of a larger section that describes God's judgment on the proud and the protection of His people, as seen in Isaiah 26:4 where trust in God is encouraged because He is the Rock eternal, and is followed by verses that describe the path of the righteous, as seen in Isaiah 26:7 where the path of the righteous is level and straight.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen the proud and lofty brought low in my own life, and how has God used those experiences to draw me closer to Him?
- How can I, like the oppressed and the poor, trust in God's power to overcome the challenges and enemies in my life, as seen in Psalms 9:9-10 where God is a refuge for the oppressed?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and provision, rather than my own strength and abilities, and how can I apply the principle of Isaiah 26:4 to those areas?
- In what ways can I identify with the oppressed and the poor in this verse, and how can I trust in God's promise to exalt the humble, as seen in 1 Peter 5:6-7 where God will exalt the humble in due time?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 26:6
The foot shall tread it down,.... Trample upon it when brought down, laid low, and level with the ground, as mire is trodden in the streets, and straw for the dunghill; as grapes in the winepress, or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 26:6
The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. The foot shall tread it down - with exultation over its fall (Revelation 18:20).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 26:6
God will bring it under the feet of his poor, and weak, and despised people.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 26:6
Isaiah 26:6 The foot shall tread it down, [even] the feet of the poor, [and] the steps of the needy.Ver. 6. The foot shall tread it down.] He saith not the hand shall beat it down, but the foot shall spurn down this lofty city, even the feet of the poor and abject ones, as once Samson dealt by the Philistines, and as men use to spurn base and peasantly fellows that stand in their way. God can, and sometimes doth, to show his power and wisdom, make desolation itself to scale a fort. Men thrust through, to rise up and set whole cities afire, bring to pass mighty things by base and abject means.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 26:6
(6) Even the feet of the poor . . .—The downfall of the haughty city is emphasised by the fact that the instruments of its destruction are to be the very people it had oppressed. The “saints of God” are in this sense to judge the world.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 26:6
6. The poor and needy are the Jews, as in ch. Isaiah 25:4. The oppressed triumph over their oppressors. But that they are actually the instruments of Jehovah’s vengeance on the “lofty city” is not necessarily implied.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 26:6
The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor - That is, evidently, those who had been despised by them, and who had been overcome and oppressed by them.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 26:6
5-7. He bringeth down them that dwell on high — The argument is, Why not trust such a One who has overwhelmed imperial oppressive cities, and abolished nearer gainsaying peoples.
Sermons on Isaiah 26:6
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Israel's Happiness by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the unique blessings and privileges of God's chosen people, Israel, emphasizing their salvation by the Lord, who is their shield of help and sword of ex |
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(Hebrews) 3-Cain and Abel by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various topics related to faith and obedience to God. He mentions the story of Noah and the ark, highlighting how God's plan was perfect and |
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(Basics) 2. God Makes Evil Work for Good by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story of a businessman who drifted away from God as his business prospered. Despite the elders of his church trying to bring him back to faith |
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Now Do You Believe God? by Ralph Sexton | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the imminent return of the Lord. He believes that society has become too focused on materialism, which has cau |
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Psalms - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of praising God and acknowledging His blessings in our lives. The sermon is based on Psalm 113, which is a psalm of praise. T |
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(Genesis) 10 - Paradise Lost, - but Regainable! by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the concept of Paradise Lost but Regainable, drawing from the book of Genesis. He emphasizes the fact that all humans are sinners and will |
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The Fight (Reading) by J.C. Ryle | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the concept of spiritual warfare and the struggle that Christians face in their journey towards eternal rewards. He emphasizes that true Chr |