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href="/bsb/isaiah/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/isaiah/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Feet trample it down— the feet of the oppressed, the footsteps of the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The poor and oppressed trample it underfoot, and the needy walk all over it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The foot tramples it, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Feet trample it down—the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The foot shall tread it down, <i>even</i> the feet of the poor, <i>and</i> the steps of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The foot shall tread it down— The feet of the poor <i>And</i> the steps of the needy.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The foot will trample it, The feet of the poor, the steps of the helpless.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The foot will trample it, The feet of the afflicted, the steps of the helpless.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The foot will trample it, The feet of the afflicted, the steps of the helpless.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The foot will trample it, The feet of the afflicted, the steps of the poor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The foot will trample it, <i>Even</i> the feet of the suffering, and the steps of the helpless.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Feet trample it, the feet of the humble, the steps of the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Feet trample it, the feet of the humble, the steps of the poor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The foot shall tread it down; even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Now the poor and abused trample all over that city." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The foot shall tread it down; even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Feet trample it, the feet of the oppressed, the footsteps of the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those who were oppressed walk over it now and trample it under their feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />by the feet of the oppressed who trample it, by the footsteps of the needy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Feet trample it down?the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It is trampled underfoot by the feet of the oppressed, by the soles of the poor." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The feet of the poor tramples it down, the footsteps of the needy."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor and the steps of the needy.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A foot treads it down, "" Feet of the poor—steps of the weak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Tread it down doth a foot, Feet of the poor -- steps of the weak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The foot shall tread it down, the feet of the humble, the steps of the poor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The foot shall tread it down, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The foot will tread it down: the feet of the poor, the steps of the indigent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The feet of the needy trample on it— the feet of the poor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The foot tramples it, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor and the steps of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The foot of the afflicted shall tread it down, and the step of the poor<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The foot shall tread it down, Even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the feet of the meek and lowly shall trample them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/26-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=5219" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/26.htm">A Song of Trust in God's Provision</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>For 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. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: rā·ḡel (N-fs) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">Feet</a> <a href="/hebrew/7429.htm" title="7429: tir·mə·sen·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs:: 3fse) -- To trample. A primitive root; to tread upon.">trample it down—</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lê (N-fdc) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">the feet</a> <a href="/hebrew/6041.htm" title="6041: ‘ā·nî (Adj-ms) -- Poor, afflicted, humble. From anah; depressed, in mind or circumstances.">of the oppressed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6471.htm" title="6471: pa·‘ă·mê (N-fpc) -- A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence. Or pa;amah; from pa'am; a stroke, literally or figuratively.">the steps</a> <a href="/hebrew/1800.htm" title="1800: ḏal·lîm (Adj-mp) -- Dangling, weak, thin. From dalal; properly, dangling, i.e. weak or thin.">of the poor.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a></span><br />Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-6.htm">Psalm 147:6</a></span><br />The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a></span><br />He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52</a></span><br />He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-12.htm">Zephaniah 3:12</a></span><br />But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Psalm 149:4</a></span><br />For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-19.htm">Isaiah 29:19</a></span><br />The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Psalm 25:9</a></span><br />He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/25-10.htm">Isaiah 25:10</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/37-25.htm">Isaiah 37:25</a></b></br> I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/21-10.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-10.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-7.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-10.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Footsteps</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Helpless</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-14.htm">Need</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-12.htm">Oppressed</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-25.htm">Trample</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-4.htm">Tramples</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-10.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-6.htm">Weak</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/29-19.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-9.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-3.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-3.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/hosea/11-3.htm">Footsteps</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-20.htm">Helpless</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-19.htm">Need</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-19.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-14.htm">Oppressed</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-19.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-9.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-25.htm">Trample</a> <a href="/micah/5-5.htm">Tramples</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-16.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-3.htm">Weak</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/26-1.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Feet trample it down—</b><br>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 <a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Matthew 5:5</a>, "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., <a href="/psalms/91-13.htm">Psalm 91:13</a>).<p><b>the feet of the oppressed,</b><br>The oppressed in this context refers to those who have suffered under unjust rulers or systems. Historically, Israel faced numerous oppressors, including Egypt, Babylon, and Assyria. This phrase highlights God's concern for justice and His promise to uplift those who have been downtrodden. It echoes the themes found in the Exodus narrative, where God delivers His people from slavery. Theologically, it points to the ultimate justice that God will bring, as seen in <a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a>, where He will wipe away every tear.<p><b>the steps of the poor.</b><br>The poor are often mentioned in Scripture as recipients of God's special care and attention. In ancient Israel, poverty was not only an economic condition but also a social and spiritual one. The Law provided for the protection and support of the poor (e.g., <a href="/leviticus/19-9.htm">Leviticus 19:9-10</a>). This phrase underscores the biblical principle that God exalts the humble and brings low the proud (<a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a>). It also foreshadows the ministry of Jesus Christ, who proclaimed good news to the poor (<a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a>) and identified with them in His life and teachings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_oppressed.htm">The Oppressed</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/26.htm">Isaiah 26</a> speaks of a fortified city, symbolizing God's protection and the ultimate triumph of His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_the_lord.htm">The Day of the Lord</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_for_the_oppressed.htm">God's Justice for the Oppressed</a></b><br>The 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_humility.htm">The Power of Humility</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Hope in God's Kingdom</a></b><br><a href="/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6</a> 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_justice.htm">Active Participation in Justice</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_in_the_gospel_of_the_hebrews.htm">What does the Bible say about societal hierarchy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_use_christianity_to_justify_oppression.htm">If Christianity is based on love, why has it been used to justify oppression, colonialism, and slavery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_some_bad_leaders_go_unpunished.htm">Jeremiah 23:1-2: How can God condemn 'shepherds' who mislead the flock while, historically, many oppressive leaders seem to go unpunished?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_poverty_persist_despite_psalm_113.htm">(Psalm 113:7-8) Despite the claim that God 'raises the poor' and seats them 'with princes,' how do we explain the ongoing existence of poverty with little evidence of divine intervention?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Even the feet of the poor . . .</span>--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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The foot shall tread it down</span>; rather, <span class="accented">trode it down</span>. <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>The feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/26-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Feet</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֑גֶל</span> <span class="translit">(rā·ḡel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">trample it down—</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּרְמְסֶ֖נָּה</span> <span class="translit">(tir·mə·sen·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7429.htm">Strong's 7429: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread upon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the feet</span><br /><span class="heb">רַגְלֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the oppressed,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6041.htm">Strong's 6041: </a> </span><span class="str2">Poor, afflicted, humble</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the steps</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּעֲמֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(pa·‘ă·mê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6471.htm">Strong's 6471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the poor.</span><br /><span class="heb">דַלִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḏal·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1800.htm">Strong's 1800: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dangling, weak, thin</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/26-6.htm">Isaiah 26:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/26-6.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 26:6 The foot shall tread it down (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/26-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 26:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 26:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/26-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 26:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 26:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>