ESV Reformation Study Bible – Isa 26:20
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Isa 26:20

26:20 my people. That is, the remnant (vv. 7–9; 40:1 note).

enter . . . hide. As He protected Noah behind doors of safety (Gen. 7:16), so here God protects His own, as they await His salvation.

a little while. This “little while” is as long as God’s judgment lasts. The present suffering is not worthy to be compared to the eternal glory that follows (v. 19; 54:7; Ps. 30:5; 2 Cor. 4:17; 2 Pet. 3:9).

fury. See 10:5 and note.