Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Feet trample it down— the feet of the oppressed, the footsteps of the poor. New Living Translation The poor and oppressed trample it underfoot, and the needy walk all over it. English Standard Version The foot tramples it, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy.” Berean Standard Bible Feet trample it down—the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor. King James Bible The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. New King James Version The foot shall tread it down— The feet of the poor And the steps of the needy.” New American Standard Bible “The foot will trample it, The feet of the poor, the steps of the helpless.” NASB 1995 “The foot will trample it, The feet of the afflicted, the steps of the helpless.” NASB 1977 “The foot will trample it, The feet of the afflicted, the steps of the helpless.” Legacy Standard Bible The foot will trample it, The feet of the afflicted, the steps of the poor.” Amplified Bible “The foot will trample it, Even the feet of the suffering, and the steps of the helpless.” Christian Standard Bible Feet trample it, the feet of the humble, the steps of the poor. Holman Christian Standard Bible Feet trample it, the feet of the humble, the steps of the poor. American Standard Version The foot shall tread it down; even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. Contemporary English Version Now the poor and abused trample all over that city." English Revised Version The foot shall tread it down; even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. GOD'S WORD® Translation Feet trample it, the feet of the oppressed, the footsteps of the poor. Good News Translation Those who were oppressed walk over it now and trample it under their feet. International Standard Version by the feet of the oppressed who trample it, by the footsteps of the needy. Majority Standard Bible Feet trample it down?the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor. NET Bible It is trampled underfoot by the feet of the oppressed, by the soles of the poor." New Heart English Bible The feet of the poor tramples it down, the footsteps of the needy." Webster's Bible Translation The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. World English Bible The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor and the steps of the needy.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA foot treads it down, "" Feet of the poor—steps of the weak. Young's Literal Translation Tread it down doth a foot, Feet of the poor -- steps of the weak. Smith's Literal Translation The foot shall tread it down, the feet of the humble, the steps of the poor. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe foot shall tread it down, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy. Catholic Public Domain Version The foot will tread it down: the feet of the poor, the steps of the indigent. New American Bible The feet of the needy trample on it— the feet of the poor. New Revised Standard Version The foot tramples it, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor and the steps of the needy. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The foot of the afflicted shall tread it down, and the step of the poor OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The foot shall tread it down, Even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the feet of the meek and lowly shall trample them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Song of Trust in God's Provision…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.… Cross References Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. Psalm 147:6 The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground. Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. 1 Peter 5:5-6 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” / Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Zephaniah 3:12 But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD. Psalm 149:4 For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Isaiah 29:19 The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Psalm 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Isaiah 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. Treasury of Scripture The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy. Isaiah 25:10 For in this mountain shall the hand of the LORD rest, and Moab shall be trodden down under him, even as straw is trodden down for the dunghill. Isaiah 37:25 I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places. Isaiah 60:14 The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel. Jump to Previous Afflicted Crushed Feet Foot Footsteps Helpless Need Needy Oppressed Poor Steps Trample Tramples Tread WeakJump to Next Afflicted Crushed Feet Foot Footsteps Helpless Need Needy Oppressed Poor Steps Trample Tramples Tread WeakIsaiah 26 1. Trust in God's ProvisionFeet trample it down— This phrase suggests a reversal of power dynamics, where those who were once oppressed now have the authority to overcome their oppressors. In biblical context, this can be seen as a fulfillment of God's justice, where the humble and meek are exalted. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages, such as Matthew 5:5, "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." The act of trampling signifies victory and dominion, often used in the Bible to depict the defeat of enemies (e.g., Psalm 91:13). the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book that bears his name. He prophesied during a time of great turmoil and change in Israel, offering messages of both judgment and hope. 2. The Oppressed This term refers to those who are downtrodden or marginalized in society. In the context of Isaiah, it often refers to the Israelites who were suffering under foreign oppression or unjust leadership. 3. The Poor In biblical terms, the poor are not only those lacking material wealth but also those who are humble and reliant on God. They are often depicted as recipients of God's special concern and justice. 4. The City While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Isaiah 26 speaks of a fortified city, symbolizing God's protection and the ultimate triumph of His people. 5. The Day of the Lord This is a recurring theme in Isaiah, referring to a future time when God will intervene decisively in human history to establish His kingdom and bring justice. Teaching Points God's Justice for the OppressedThe verse highlights God's commitment to justice, promising that the oppressed and poor will ultimately triumph over their oppressors. This serves as a reminder of God's heart for justice and His promise to uplift those who are downtrodden. The Power of Humility The mention of the poor and oppressed suggests that humility and reliance on God are powerful. In a world that often values power and wealth, this verse calls believers to embrace humility and trust in God's provision and justice. Hope in God's Kingdom Isaiah 26:6 points to the ultimate hope believers have in God's kingdom, where justice will prevail. This encourages Christians to live with an eternal perspective, trusting in God's future promises. Active Participation in Justice While the verse speaks of God's action, it also challenges believers to be agents of justice in their communities, advocating for the oppressed and supporting the poor.(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.Verse 6. - The foot shall tread it down; rather, trode it down. The feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy; i.e. the feet of God's people, the weak and afflicted of this world, trod down ultimately, or brought to destruction and ruin, the great world-power - not so much that they were victorious in an actual physical contest, as that they, finally triumphed through God's judgment on the world-power, which brought it to naught, and left it for his people to show their contempt by trampling upon the smoking ruins. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Feetרָ֑גֶל (rā·ḡel) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda trample it down— תִּרְמְסֶ֖נָּה (tir·mə·sen·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7429: To tread upon the feet רַגְלֵ֥י (raḡ·lê) Noun - fdc Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda of the oppressed, עָנִ֖י (‘ā·nî) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6041: Poor, afflicted, humble the steps פַּעֲמֵ֥י (pa·‘ă·mê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence of the poor. דַלִּֽים׃ (ḏal·lîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1800: Dangling, weak, thin Links Isaiah 26:6 NIVIsaiah 26:6 NLT Isaiah 26:6 ESV Isaiah 26:6 NASB Isaiah 26:6 KJV Isaiah 26:6 BibleApps.com Isaiah 26:6 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 26:6 Chinese Bible Isaiah 26:6 French Bible Isaiah 26:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 26:6 The foot shall tread it down (Isa Isi Is) |
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