In the beginning of Hezekiah's reign the Jewish leaders had made an alliance with Assyria, on whom they relied to protect them against any and all foes. But the prophet told them plainly that they would be disappointed, and that when the Assyrian scourge passed through the land toward Egypt, it would involve them also in disaster, Isaiah 28:18. Then he broke out with this sublime description of the only foundation of security that could never fail. The deep meaning of this prediction of the precious corner-stone is unfolded in later Scriptures, Matthew 21:42; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:7. Christ was tried by Satan and by man: He is precious: He unites the walls of Jew and Gentile that were at right-angles to each other. All our excuses and professions are too short and too narrow when God enters into judgment. Outside of Christ there is neither peace nor safety. See that thou buildest Him a holy character of gold, silver, and precious stones, 1 Corinthians 3:10, etc. [source]
Chapter Summary: Isaiah 28
1The prophet threatens Ephraim for their pride and drunkenness 5The residue shall be advanced in the kingdom of Christ 7He rebukes their error 9Their unwillingness to learn 14And their security 16Christ the sure foundation is promised 17Their security shall be tried 23They are incited to the consideration of God's providence
What do the individual words in Isaiah 28:26 mean?
for He instructs himin [right] judgmentHis Godteaches him
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Verb, Piel, Conjunctive perfect, third person masculine singular, third person masculine singular
Root: יָסַר
Sense: to chasten, discipline, instruct, admonish.