Isaiah 43:26
Isaiah 43:26 in Multiple Translations
Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.
Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.
Put me in remembrance; let us plead together: set thou forth thy cause, that thou mayest be justified.
Put me in mind of this; let us take up the cause between us: put forward your cause, so that you may be seen to be in the right.
Remind me of the evidence so we can come to a decision together! Present your case to prove that you're right!
Put me in remembrance: let vs be iudged together: count thou that thou maist be iustified.
Cause me to remember — we are judged together, Declare thou that thou mayest be justified.
Put me in remembrance. Let us plead together. Declare your case, that you may be justified.
Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.
Put me in remembrance, and let us plead together: tell if thou hast any thing to justify thyself.
Tell me what I have done that you do not like. Do you think that when you state your case, you will prove that you ◄are innocent/have done nothing wrong► [IRO]?
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 43:26
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Isaiah 43:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַזְכִּירֵ֕/נִי
נִשָּׁפְטָ֖ה
יָ֑חַד
סַפֵּ֥ר
אַתָּ֖ה
לְמַ֥עַן
תִּצְדָּֽק
הַזְכִּירֵ֕/נִי
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
נִשָּׁפְטָ֖ה
shâphaṭ
H8199
to judge
V-Niphal-1cp
יָ֑חַד
yachad
H3162
unitedness
N-ms
סַפֵּ֥ר
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
לְמַ֥עַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep
תִּצְדָּֽק
tsâdaq
H6663
to justify
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 43:26
הַזְכִּירֵ֕/נִי
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
נִשָּׁפְטָ֖ה
shâphaṭ
H8199
"to judge"
V-Niphal-1cp
To shaphat means to judge or govern, and can also mean to vindicate or punish. In the Bible, this term is often used to describe God's role as a judge, as well as human judges and rulers.
Definition: 1) to judge, govern, vindicate, punish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as law-giver or judge or governor (of God, man) 1a1a) to rule, govern, judge 1a2) to decide controversy (of God, man) 1a3) to execute judgment 1a3a) discriminating (of man) 1a3b) vindicating 1a3c) condemning and punishing 1a3d) at theophanic advent for final judgment 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to enter into controversy, plead, have controversy together 1b2) to be judged 1c) (Poel) judge, opponent-at-law (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 182 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule. See also: Genesis 16:5; Psalms 9:5; Psalms 2:10.
יָ֑חַד
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
N-ms
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
סַפֵּ֥ר
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
אַתָּ֖ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
לְמַ֥עַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
תִּצְדָּֽק
tsâdaq
H6663
"to justify"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
Refers to the act of making something right, either by justifying oneself or being declared righteous by God. It is used to describe God's justice and people's attempts to do what is right. This concept is key to understanding the Bible's teachings on sin and redemption.
Definition: 1) to be just, be righteous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to have a just cause, be in the right 1a2) to be justified 1a3) to be just (of God) 1a4) to be just, be righteous (in conduct and character) 1b) (Niphal) to be put or made right, be justified 1c) (Piel) justify, make to appear righteous, make someone righteous 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to do or bring justice (in administering law) 1d2) to declare righteous, justify 1d3) to justify, vindicate the cause of, save 1d4) to make righteous, turn to righteousness 1e) (Hithpael) to justify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just(-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be turn to) righteous(-ness). See also: Genesis 38:26; Job 33:32; Psalms 19:10.
Study Notes — Isaiah 43:26
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 43:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 43:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 43:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 43:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 43:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 43:26
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 43:26
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 43:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 43:26
- Sermons on Isaiah 43:26
Context — Israel’s Unfaithfulness
24You have not bought Me sweet cane with your silver, nor satisfied Me with the fat of your sacrifices. But you have burdened Me with your sins; you have wearied Me with your iniquities.
25I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.
26Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.
27Your first father sinned, and your spokesmen rebelled against Me. 28So I will disgrace the princes of your sanctuary, and I will devote Jacob to destruction and Israel to reproach.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 1:18 | “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. |
| 2 | Isaiah 43:9 | All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this, and proclaim to us the former things? Let them present their witnesses to vindicate them, so that others may hear and say, “It is true.” |
| 3 | Romans 8:33 | Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. |
| 4 | Psalms 141:2 | May my prayer be set before You like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 2:21–35 | I had planted you like a choice vine from the very best seed. How could you turn yourself before Me into a rotten, wild vine? Although you wash with lye and use an abundance of soap, the stain of your guilt is still before Me,” declares the Lord GOD. “How can you say, ‘I am not defiled; I have not run after the Baals’? Look at your behavior in the valley; acknowledge what you have done. You are a swift young she-camel galloping here and there, a wild donkey at home in the wilderness, sniffing the wind in the heat of her desire. Who can restrain her passion? All who seek her need not weary themselves; in mating season they will find her. You should have kept your feet from going bare and your throat from being thirsty. But you said, ‘It is hopeless! For I love foreign gods, and I must go after them.’ As the thief is ashamed when he is caught, so the house of Israel is disgraced. They, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets say to a tree, ‘You are my father,’ and to a stone, ‘You gave me birth.’ For they have turned their backs to Me and not their faces, yet in the time of trouble they beg, ‘Rise up and save us!’ But where are the gods you made for yourselves? Let them rise up in your time of trouble and save you if they can; for your gods are as numerous as your cities, O Judah. Why do you bring a case against Me? You have all rebelled against Me,” declares the LORD. “I have struck your sons in vain; they accepted no discipline. Your own sword has devoured your prophets like a voracious lion.” You people of this generation, consider the word of the LORD: “Have I been a wilderness to Israel or a land of dense darkness? Why do My people say, ‘We are free to roam; we will come to You no more’? Does a maiden forget her jewelry or a bride her wedding sash? Yet My people have forgotten Me for days without number. How skillfully you pursue love! Even the most immoral of women could learn from your ways. Moreover, your skirts are stained with the blood of the innocent poor, though you did not find them breaking in. But in spite of all these things you say, ‘I am innocent. Surely His anger will turn from me.’ Behold, I will judge you, because you say, ‘I have not sinned.’ |
| 6 | Isaiah 41:1 | “Be silent before Me, O islands, and let the peoples renew their strength. Let them come forward and testify; let us together draw near for judgment. |
| 7 | Romans 10:3 | Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. |
| 8 | Job 40:7–8 | “Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me. Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself? |
| 9 | Isaiah 50:8 | The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! |
| 10 | Genesis 32:12 | But You have said, ‘I will surely make you prosper, and I will make your offspring like the sand of the sea, too numerous to count.’” |
Isaiah 43:26 Summary
[In Isaiah 43:26, God invites us to come to Him and talk about our problems and struggles, just like a friend would. He wants us to be honest and open with Him, and to trust that He will listen and help us. This is similar to what we see in Psalm 55:22, where we are encouraged to cast our cares on God. By coming to God in this way, we can experience His love and forgiveness, and be declared righteous in His sight, just as we see in Romans 5:1.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'remind' God in Isaiah 43:26?
This is a figure of speech where God invites us to bring our case before Him, similar to what we see in Jeremiah 12:1, where the prophet presents his complaint to God. It's not that God forgets, but rather He desires a personal and intimate relationship with us.
Why does God want us to 'state our case' in Isaiah 43:26?
God wants us to be honest and open with Him, acknowledging our sins and shortcomings, as seen in Psalm 51:3-4, where David confesses his sins to God. This is a call to humility and transparency in our relationship with God.
What does it mean to be 'vindicated' in Isaiah 43:26?
To be vindicated means to be declared righteous or justified, much like what we see in Romans 3:24, where we are justified by faith in Christ. In this context, God is offering to declare us righteous if we come to Him with a humble and repentant heart.
Is this verse an invitation to argue with God?
While the verse uses the language of argument, it's not an invitation to contend with God in a confrontational way. Rather, it's an invitation to engage in an honest and open dialogue with Him, as we see in Isaiah 1:18, where God invites us to come and reason together.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I need to be honest with God and 'state my case'?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of humility and transparency in my relationship with God?
- What are the sins or shortcomings in my life that I need to acknowledge and confess to God?
- How can I trust in God's promise to vindicate me, even when I feel guilty or ashamed?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 43:26
Put me in remembrance,.... Of this gracious promise of free remission of sins, and of all others of the same kind; not that God ever forgets any of his promises, but he may sometimes seem to do so;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 43:26
Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified. Put me in remembrance - Remind me of every plea which thou hast to urge before me in thy defense.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 43:26
Put me in remembrance: I remember nothing by which thou hast deserved my favour and the pardon of thy sins; if thou knowest any such thing, bring it to my mind, I allow thee free liberty to plead with me, as it follows; and if thou hast right on thy side, I will justify thee. It is an ironical speech, whereby he insulteth over those who were puffed up with an opinion of their own innocency and merit; which was the case of many Jews, as this and other prophets have oft observed.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 43:26
Isaiah 43:26 Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.Ver. 26. Put me in remembrance,] sc., Of thy merits, if thou hast any to plead. Justiciaries are here called into judgment, because they slighted the throne of grace.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 43:26
(26) Put me in remembrance . . .—The object of the verb has been differently supplied: (1) “Remind me, if thou canst, of thy merits; plead in thine own defence for an acquittal;” and (2) “Remind me of my promise to thee, of that electing grace which called thee to be my servant.” The former seems to fit in best with what follows.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 43:26
26. In order to bring home the charge of guilt (Isaiah 43:24) Jehovah summons the people to debate their cause with Him. As Isaiah 43:23-25 recall ch. Isaiah 1:10 ff., so this verse seems to be suggested by Isaiah 43:18 of that chapter. Put me in remembrance] i.e. “of any merits thou canst claim, or any plea thou canst urge, and which I have overlooked.” let us plead together] “let us implead one another,” as in Isaiah 1:18, though the verb is different. declare thou] Rather reckon thou up (Psalms 40:5). mayest be justified] mayest be in the right.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 43:26
Put me in remembrance - That is, urge all the arguments in your own defense which you can urge. State everything in self-vindication which can be stated.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 43:26
26. Put me in remembrance — If this be not so — if you are innocent — bring forth proofs of it. Omniscient inspection reduces Israel’s unworthiness to a presumably finer point than Israel himself can see or is willing to confess.
Sermons on Isaiah 43:26
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Hebrews 8:1-13 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the superiority of Jesus as the High Priest who sits at the right hand of God, emphasizing His role as the Minister of the sanctuary and the true Tab |
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Homily 10 on Ephesians by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of unity in the Church, drawing parallels between the body of believers and the physical body, highlighting the need for each member to fu |
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Crusade 1957 by Billy Graham | This sermon emphasizes the importance of examining and surrendering our hearts to God. It delves into the sinful, wicked, rebellious, and hardened nature of the human heart, highli |
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A Pure Heart - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher shares various stories and examples to emphasize the importance of being careful with our actions and choices. He highlights the concept of reaping wha |
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(Awake! Series): Consider Your Ways by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the arbitrary nature of worldly pursuits and the neglect of one's soul and relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of consideri |
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A Call for Prophetic Evangelistic Preaching by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a controversy between God and his people. He highlights how God had shown immense love and care for his people, providing for their needs and |
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(Poland) Walking in the Spirit by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares personal anecdotes about his experiences in Broadway and as a preacher. He talks about a show on Broadway that received terrible reviews and onl |