


Isaiah 43:26
Bible Versions
Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.
Remind me when we're in court together - tell your side, make the case that you are right.
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: set thou forth thy cause, that thou mayest be justified.
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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. -
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. -
Romans 8:33
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? [It is] God that justifieth. -
Psalms 141:2
Let my prayer be set forth before thee [as] incense; [and] the lifting up of my hands [as] the evening sacrifice. -
Jeremiah 2:21
Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me? -
Jeremiah 2:35
Yet thou sayest, Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn from me. Behold, I will plead with thee, because thou sayest, I have not sinned. -
Romans 10:3
For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
Isaiah 43:26 (KJV) presents a profound invitation from God to His people, Israel, in a manner reminiscent of a divine courtroom. It's a call for open dialogue and accountability, ultimately leading to God's gracious offer of justification. This verse encapsulates God's desire for His people to engage with Him, acknowledge their past, and receive His declaration of righteousness.
Context of Isaiah 43:26
The book of Isaiah, particularly chapters 40-55, focuses on the comfort and restoration of Israel after their impending exile in Babylon. God, through the prophet Isaiah, repeatedly asserts His unique sovereignty, contrasting Himself with the impotent idols worshipped by other nations. In chapter 43, God reminds Israel that He is their Creator and Redeemer, emphasizing His steadfast love despite their unfaithfulness. Leading up to verse 26, God recounts Israel's weariness in serving Him and their numerous transgressions (Isaiah 43:22-24). Yet, immediately before our verse, He declares His intention to blot out their transgressions for His own sake, not for theirs. Verse 26 then serves as a divine challenge and invitation, setting the stage for a covenantal interaction where Israel is to present its case.
Key Themes
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Practical Application
Isaiah 43:26 offers timeless lessons for believers today. It encourages us to approach God with boldness and honesty, bringing our prayers, concerns, and even our failures before Him. We are invited to "put Him in remembrance" of His promises, not because He forgets, but because it strengthens our faith and deepens our reliance on Him. This verse powerfully reminds us that our justification comes solely from God's grace, made possible through Christ's atoning work, and received through faith. It calls us to a posture of humility and confession, knowing that when we acknowledge our sins, God is faithful to forgive and declare us righteous. This divine invitation to confess our sins and plead our case before Him is a cornerstone of our relationship with a merciful and just God.