Lux Domini
In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.

What does Isaiah 26:1 mean?

"That day," seems to mean when the New Testament Babylon shall be levelled with the ground. The unchangeable promise and covenant of the Lord are the walls of the church of God.

Key themes

HopeJustice and mercySalvationHoliness

Read with

Keep this verse inside Isaiah 26:1-4 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).