What Does Isaiah 26:3 Mean?
Isaiah 26:3 meaning explained verse-by-verse: "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee...." Original language, context & application.
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."
— Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
The Plain Meaning
Isaiah reveals the source of perfect peace: a mind fixed on God and a heart that trusts Him. Peace is the result of focused trust.
Word Study
'Shalom shalom'—peace peace—uses Hebrew doubling for superlative emphasis, meaning perfect, complete, or absolute peace. 'Shalom' encompasses wholeness, well-being, prosperity, and harmony. The doubled form describes peace so thorough it leaves nothing lacking.
Living It Out
Perfect peace isn't found in circumstances but in focus. When your mind is fixed on God rather than problems, He guards your heart with His peace.
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