Isaiah 26

Jehovah

Jehovah — the eternal I AM, the premortal Jesus Christ; 'everlasting strength' is literally 'Rock of Ages'

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3–4

The name JEHOVAH appears in the text itself. Perfect peace comes to the one whose mind rests on Jehovah, the premortal Jesus Christ, who is the Rock of Ages and everlasting strength.

How we know: the verse itself names Him · the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it

• the same title in Isaiah 12:2 — the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song
• the same title in D&C 110:3-4 — the voice of Jehovah: I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain
• the same title in Moroni 10:34 — the great Jehovah, the Eternal Judge

Jehovah

Jehovah — the covenant name, rendered LORD; the premortal Jesus Christ

Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee. Isaiah 26:8–13

The righteous long for the LORD's name and remembrance and give Him credit for their peace and works. It anticipates covenant people who remember Him and make mention of His name only.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

• alluded to by Moroni 4:3 — that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son

Resurrection

Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. Isaiah 26:19

The dead shall live and rise from the dust. Read as Jehovah speaking, 'together with my dead body shall they arise' foretells that when Jesus Christ rose, many saints would rise with Him.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it

• fulfilled by Matthew 27:52-53 — graves opened and many bodies of the saints arose after his resurrection
• fulfilled by 3 Nephi 23:9-11 — many saints arose and appeared, as Samuel prophesied
• the same event in Helaman 14:25 — Samuel prophesies that many graves shall open and saints appear
• the same title in Isaiah 25:8 — He will swallow up death in victory

Second Coming

Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. Isaiah 26:20–21

The LORD calls His people to shelter behind shut doors until judgment passes, as Israel did at the Passover, because He is coming to judge the earth. Safety at the Savior's coming is found inside His protection.

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

• alludes to Exodus 12:22-23 — none shall go out of the door; the LORD will pass over the door