Isaiah 26:20 bbe — Come, my people, into your secret places, and let your doors be shut: keep yourself safe for a short time, till his wra…

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"Come, my people, into your secret places, and let your doors be shut: keep yourself safe for a short time, till his wrath is over."

— Isaiah 26:20, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 26 — Context

17

As a woman with child, whose time is near, is troubled, crying out in her pain; so have we been before you, O Lord.

18

We have been with child, we have been in pain, we have given birth to wind; no salvation has come to the earth through us, and no children have come into the world.

19

Your dead will come back; their dead bodies will come to life again. Those in the dust, awaking from their sleep, will send out a song; for your dew is a dew of light, and the earth will give birth to the shades.

20

Come, my people, into your secret places, and let your doors be shut: keep yourself safe for a short time, till his wrath is over.

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For the Lord is coming out of his place to send punishment on the people of the earth for their evil-doing: the earth will let the blood drained out on her be seen, and will keep her dead covered no longer.

Isaiah 26:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 26:20 say?
Isaiah 26:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Come, my people, into your secret places, and let your doors be shut: keep yourself safe for a short time, till his wrath is over.”
Where is Isaiah 26:20 in the Bible?
Isaiah 26:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 26, verse 20.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 26:20.
What translation should I read Isaiah 26:20 in?
Isaiah 26:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 26:20?
Isaiah 26:20 reads (BBE): “Come, my people, into your secret places, and let your doors be shut: keep yourself safe for a short time, till his wrath is over.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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