Isaiah 43:26
New International Version
Review the past for me, let us argue the matter together; state the case for your innocence.

New Living Translation
Let us review the situation together, and you can present your case to prove your innocence.

English Standard Version
Put me in remembrance; let us argue together; set forth your case, that you may be proved right.

Berean Standard Bible
Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.

King James Bible
Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.

New King James Version
Put Me in remembrance; Let us contend together; State your case, that you may be acquitted.

New American Standard Bible
“Meet Me in court, let’s argue our case together; State your cause, so that you may be proved right.

NASB 1995
“Put Me in remembrance, let us argue our case together; State your cause, that you may be proved right.

NASB 1977
“Put Me in remembrance; let us argue our case together, State your cause, that you may be proved right.

Legacy Standard Bible
Bring Me to remembrance, let us enter into judgment together; Recount your cause, that you may be proved right.

Amplified Bible
“Remind Me [of your merits with a thorough report], let us plead and argue our case together; State your position, that you may be proved right.

Christian Standard Bible
Remind me. Let’s argue the case together. Recount the facts, so that you may be vindicated.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Take Me to court; let us argue our case together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.

American Standard Version
Put me in remembrance; let us plead together: set thou forth thy cause, that thou mayest be justified.

Contemporary English Version
Meet me in court! State your case and prove that you are right.

English Revised Version
Put me in remembrance; let us plead together: set thou forth thy cause, that thou mayest be justified.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Remind me [of what happened]. Let us argue our case together. State your case so that you can prove you are right.

Good News Translation
"Let us go to court; bring your accusation! Present your case to prove you are in the right!

International Standard Version
Recount the brief! Let's argue the matter together; Present your case, so that you may be proved right.

Majority Standard Bible
Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.

NET Bible
Remind me of what happened! Let's debate! You, prove to me that you are right!

New Heart English Bible
Put me in remembrance. Let us plead together. Set forth your case, that you may be justified.

Webster's Bible Translation
Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.

World English Bible
Put me in remembrance. Let us plead together. Declare your case, that you may be justified.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Cause Me to remember—we are judged together, "" Declare that you may be justified.

Young's Literal Translation
Cause me to remember -- we are judged together, Declare thou that thou mayest be justified.

Smith's Literal Translation
Cause me to remember; we will judge together; relate thou so that thou shalt be justified.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Put me in remembrance, and let us plead together: tell if thou hast any thing to justify thyself.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Call me to mind, and let us go to judgment together. If you have anything to justify yourself, explain it.

New American Bible
Would you have me remember, have us come to trial? Speak up, prove your innocence!

New Revised Standard Version
Accuse me, let us go to trial; set forth your case, so that you may be proved right.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Put me in remembrance; let us plead together; that you may be justified.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Be reminded of me; we shall be judged as one. I have said that you shall be righteous
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Put Me in remembrance, let us plead together; Declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But do thou remember, and let us plead together: do thou first confess thy transgressions, that thou mayest be justified.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Israel's Unfaithfulness
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.…

Cross References
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.

Job 23:4
I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments.

Micah 6:2
Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s indictment, you enduring foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against His people, and He will argue it against Israel:

Romans 3:4
Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”

Psalm 51:4
Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge.

Jeremiah 2:35
you say, ‘I am innocent. Surely His anger will turn from me.’ Behold, I will judge you, because you say, ‘I have not sinned.’

Romans 8:33-34
Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. / Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.

1 John 2:1
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

Job 13:18
See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.

Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Psalm 143:2
Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.

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.

1 Corinthians 4:4
My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.

Philippians 3:9
and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

Luke 10:29
But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”


Treasury of Scripture

Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare you, that you may be justified.

put

Isaiah 1:18
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Genesis 32:12
And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.

Job 16:21
O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour!

declare

Isaiah 43:9
Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people be assembled: who among them can declare this, and shew us former things? let them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is truth.

Job 40:7,8
Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me…

Luke 10:29
But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

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Isaiah 43
1. The Lord comforts the church with his promises.
8. He appeals to the people for witness of his omnipotence
14. He foretells them the destruction of Babylon
18. And his wonderful deliverance of his people
22. He reproves the people as inexcusable














Remind Me
This phrase suggests a call to remember and bring to mind past events or promises. In the context of Isaiah, God is inviting Israel to recall His faithfulness and the covenant He established with them. This is reminiscent of other biblical instances where God asks His people to remember His deeds, such as in Deuteronomy 8:2, where the Israelites are reminded of their journey through the wilderness. The act of reminding God is not because He forgets, but it serves as a way for the people to engage in reflection and acknowledgment of their relationship with Him.

Let us argue the matter together
Here, God is inviting a dialogue, a legal metaphor where both parties present their case. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of covenant lawsuits, where a suzerain (overlord) would call a vassal (subject) to account. The imagery of a courtroom is used throughout the Bible, such as in Micah 6:1-2, where God calls the mountains to hear His case against Israel. This phrase emphasizes God's willingness to engage with His people and underscores His justice and fairness.

State your case
This is an invitation for Israel to present their defense or justification. It implies that the people have a responsibility to articulate their understanding and actions. In the broader biblical narrative, this can be seen as an opportunity for confession and repentance, as seen in Job 13:3, where Job desires to argue his case before God. It highlights the relational aspect of God, who desires honest communication with His people.

So that you may be vindicated
The goal of this dialogue is vindication, which means being cleared of blame or justified. In the context of Isaiah, this could refer to the hope of restoration and forgiveness for Israel. The concept of vindication is central to the biblical theme of salvation, where God promises to justify and redeem His people, as seen in Romans 8:33-34. This phrase points to the ultimate vindication found in Jesus Christ, who justifies believers through His sacrifice, fulfilling the prophetic hope of redemption and restoration.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Isaiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline.

2. God (Yahweh)
The speaker in this verse, God invites His people to present their case before Him, highlighting His role as a just and righteous judge.

3. Israel
The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, Israel is called to remember their covenant relationship with God and to seek His forgiveness and restoration.

4. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, which Isaiah specifically addresses, urging them to return to God amidst their rebellion and idolatry.

5. Covenant
The binding agreement between God and Israel, which is central to the context of this passage, as God calls His people to accountability.
Teaching Points
God's Invitation to Dialogue
God desires a relationship where we can openly communicate with Him. He invites us to bring our concerns, doubts, and confessions to Him.

The Importance of Self-Examination
This verse encourages us to examine our lives and actions in light of God's standards, prompting us to seek His forgiveness and guidance.

God's Justice and Mercy
While God is just and holds us accountable, He is also merciful and willing to forgive. This balance is crucial in understanding His character.

The Role of Repentance
Presenting our case before God involves repentance, acknowledging our shortcomings, and seeking His help to live righteously.

Confidence in God's Righteous Judgment
We can have confidence that God will vindicate us when we align ourselves with His will and seek His righteousness.(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.

Verse 26. - Put me in remembrance. Either, ironically, "Remind me of thy good deeds; plead thy cause with me on that ground; show the merits that justify thee;" or else seriously, "Remind me of my promises; plead them before me; declare them, that by my free grace I may justify thee." The latter is the more probable interpretation.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Remind Me,
הַזְכִּירֵ֕נִי (haz·kî·rê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

let us argue the matter
נִשָּׁפְטָ֖ה (niš·šā·p̄ə·ṭāh)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate

together.
יָ֑חַד (yā·ḥaḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly

State your case,
סַפֵּ֥ר (sap·pêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate

so that
לְמַ֥עַן (lə·ma·‘an)
Conjunction
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

you
אַתָּ֖ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

may be vindicated.
תִּצְדָּֽק׃ (tiṣ·dāq)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6663: To be just or righteous


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