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Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/50.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He who gives me justice is near. Who will dare to bring charges against me now? Where are my accusers? Let them appear!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/50.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/50.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/50.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>He is</i> near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who <i>is</i> mine adversary? let him come near to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/50.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>He is</i> near who justifies Me; Who will contend with Me? Let us stand together. Who <i>is</i> My adversary? Let him come near Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/50.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who vindicates Me is near; Who will contend with Me? Let us stand up to each other. Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/50.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who vindicates Me is near; Who will contend with Me? Let us stand up to each other; Who has a case against Me? Let him draw near to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/50.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who vindicates Me is near; Who will contend with Me? Let us stand up to each other; Who has a case against Me? Let him draw near to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/50.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who vindicates Me is near; Who will contend with Me? Let us stand up to each other; Who has a judgment against Me? Let him approach Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/50.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who declares Me in the right is near; Who will [dare to] contend with Me? Let us stand up to each other; Who is My adversary? Let him approach Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/50.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who vindicates me is near; who will contend with me? Let us confront each other. Who has a case against me? Let him come near me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/50.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The One who vindicates Me is near; who will contend with Me? Let us confront each other. Who has a case against Me? Let him come near Me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/50.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand up together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/50.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My protector is nearby; no one can stand here to accuse me of wrong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/50.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand up together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/50.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The one who pronounces me innocent is near. Who will bring a case against me? Let us confront each other! Who accuses me? Let him confront me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/50.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />for God is near, and he will prove me innocent. Does anyone dare bring charges against me? Let us go to court together! Let him bring his accusation! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/50.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The one who vindicates me is near. Who, then, will bring a charge against me? Let's face each other! Who has a case against me? Let him confront me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/50.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/50.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/50.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He is near who justifies me; who will bring charges against me? Let us stand up together: who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/50.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together; who is my adversary? let him come near to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/50.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He who justifies me is near. Who will bring charges against me? Let us stand up together. Who is my adversary? Let him come near to me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/50.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Near [is] He who is justifying Me, "" Who contends with Me? We stand together, who [is] My opponent? Let him come near to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/50.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Near is He who is justifying me, Who doth contend with me? We stand together, who is mine opponent? Let him come nigh unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/50.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He drawing near justifying me: who shall contend with me? we will stand together: who the lord of my judgment? he shall draw near to me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/50.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He is near that justifieth me, who will contend with me? let us stand together, who is my adversary? let him come near to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/50.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He who justifies me is near. Who will speak against me? Let us stand together. Who is my adversary? Let him approach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/50.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He who declares my innocence is near. Who will oppose me? Let us appear together. Who will dispute my right? Let them confront me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/50.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/50.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he who justifies me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand together. Who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/50.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For he is near who is justifying me; who is condemning? Judging with me, we shall stand as one, or who is my adversary at law, let him come to me!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/50.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He is near that justifieth me; Who will contend with me? let us stand up together; Who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/50.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />for he that has justified me draws near; who is he that pleads with me? let him stand up against me at the same time: yea, who is he that pleads with me? let him draw nigh to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/50-8.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=11329" 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/50.htm">The Servant's Obedience</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6663.htm" title="6663: maṣ·dî·qî (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- To be just or righteous. A primitive root; to be right.">The One who vindicates Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/7138.htm" title="7138: qā·rō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Near. Or qarob; from qarab; near.">is near.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî- (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/7378.htm" title="7378: yā·rîḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Or ruwb; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. Grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. Hold a controversy; to defend.">will dare to contend</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tî (Prep:: 1cs) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with Me?</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: na·‘am·ḏāh (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">Let us confront</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yā·ḥaḏ (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">each other!</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî- (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1167.htm" title="1167: ḇa·‘al (N-msc) -- Owner, lord. From ba'al; a master; hence, a husband, or owner."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: miš·pā·ṭî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">has a case against Me?</a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: yig·gaš (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To draw near, approach. ">Let him approach</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāy (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">Me!</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them.…<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="/romans/8-33.htm">Romans 8:33-34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Psalm 118:6-7</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? / The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10-11</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/13-18.htm">Job 13:18</a></span><br />See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8-9</a></span><br />Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. / Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1-2</a></span><br />Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a></span><br />Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/54-4.htm">Psalm 54:4</a></span><br />Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? / When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. / Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-13.htm">1 Peter 3:13</a></span><br />Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-9.htm">Psalm 56:9</a></span><br />Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a></span><br />But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He is near that justifies me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is my adversary? let him come near to me.</p><p class="hdg">near that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32-34</a></b></br> He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">1 Timothy 3:16</a></b></br> And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.</p><p class="hdg">let us</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm">Isaiah 41:1,21</a></b></br> Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew <i>their</i> strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-9.htm">Exodus 22:9</a></b></br> For all manner of trespass, <i>whether it be</i> for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, <i>or</i> for any manner of lost thing, which <i>another</i> challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; <i>and</i> whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/19-17.htm">Deuteronomy 19:17</a></b></br> Then both the men, between whom the controversy <i>is</i>, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;</p><p class="hdg">mine adversary.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1</a></b></br> And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Revelation 12:10</a></b></br> And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/109-6.htm">Accuser</a> <a href="/psalms/109-6.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/luke/18-3.htm">Adverse</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-26.htm">Case</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-25.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-17.htm">Confront</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-25.htm">Contend</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-16.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Face</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-22.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-15.htm">Justifies</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-15.htm">Justifieth</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-15.htm">Justifying</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-24.htm">Law</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-20.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/job/27-7.htm">Opponent</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-24.htm">Party</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-13.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-18.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Accuser</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-19.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Adverse</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-4.htm">Case</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-9.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-2.htm">Confront</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-16.htm">Contend</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-3.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-23.htm">Face</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-5.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Justifies</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Justifieth</a> <a href="/daniel/12-3.htm">Justifying</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-4.htm">Law</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-19.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Opponent</a> <a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Party</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-17.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-8.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 50</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/50-1.htm">Christ shows Israel's Sin is not to be imputed to him, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/50-2.htm">by his ability to save</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/50-5.htm">By his obedience in that work</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">And by his confidence in that assistance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/50-10.htm">An exhortation to trust in God, and not in ourselves</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'; 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In the context of Isaiah, this is a prophetic declaration of trust in God's justice and righteousness. The term "vindicates" suggests a legal setting, where God acts as a defender or advocate. This can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ, who is often depicted as the ultimate advocate for humanity (1 <a href="/john/2.htm">John 2:1</a>). The nearness of God implies His readiness to act and His intimate involvement in the affairs of His people, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and Israel.<p><b>Who will dare to contend with Me?</b><br>This rhetorical question challenges any opposition to the speaker, who is often interpreted as the Servant of the Lord, a messianic figure. The language of contention suggests a courtroom scenario, where accusations are made and defended. This can be linked to <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Romans 8:33</a>, where Paul echoes a similar sentiment about God's elect, emphasizing that no one can bring a charge against those whom God has justified. The question underscores the futility of opposing God's chosen servant, highlighting divine authority and protection.<p><b>Let us confront each other!</b><br>The invitation to confrontation suggests confidence in the righteousness of the speaker's cause. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, legal disputes were often settled through direct confrontation, sometimes in the presence of elders or judges. This phrase indicates a willingness to face accusers openly, trusting in divine support. It reflects the prophetic tradition of standing firm in the face of opposition, as seen in the lives of prophets like Jeremiah and Elijah.<p><b>Who has a case against Me?</b><br>This phrase continues the legal imagery, inviting any accuser to present their case. It implies that the speaker is without fault, a theme that resonates with the sinlessness of Christ (<a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a>). The challenge to present a case suggests that any accusations would be baseless, reinforcing the idea of divine vindication. This can also be seen as a call to examine one's own standing before God, recognizing the ultimate authority of divine judgment.<p><b>Let him approach Me!</b><br>The invitation for accusers to approach signifies openness and transparency. In the historical context, approaching a judge or authority figure was a formal act, often requiring courage and certainty of one's position. This phrase underscores the speaker's confidence in their innocence and the justice of their cause. It also reflects the accessibility of God to those who seek Him, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible, encouraging believers to draw near to God with confidence (<a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_servant_of_the_lord.htm">The Servant of the Lord</a></b><br>This passage is part of the "Servant Songs" in Isaiah, where the Servant is often understood as a prophetic reference to the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The Servant speaks with confidence in God's vindication.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The one who vindicates the Servant, representing divine justice and support.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/adversaries.htm">Adversaries</a></b><br>Those who oppose or accuse the Servant, representing forces of opposition or injustice.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The original audience of Isaiah, who would understand the context of divine vindication and justice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_courtroom_imagery.htm">The Courtroom Imagery</a></b><br>The setting is metaphorically a courtroom where accusations are made, and vindication is sought.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_divine_vindication.htm">Confidence in Divine Vindication</a></b><br>Believers can trust that God is their ultimate vindicator, even when facing false accusations or opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/standing_firm_in_faith.htm">Standing Firm in Faith</a></b><br>Like the Servant, Christians are called to stand firm in their faith, knowing that God is near and will defend them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_opposition_with_courage.htm">Facing Opposition with Courage</a></b><br>The passage encourages believers to confront challenges and adversaries with courage, relying on God's support.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_as_the_vindicated_servant.htm">The Role of Jesus as the Vindicated Servant</a></b><br>Jesus, as the ultimate Servant, was vindicated by God through His resurrection, providing a model for believers' hope in vindication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_righteousness.htm">The Importance of Righteousness</a></b><br>The assurance of vindication is tied to living a life aligned with God's righteousness and purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_50.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 50</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_fear.htm">What does 'face like flint' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_45_9_relate_to_free_will.htm">How does Isaiah 45:9's analogy of the clay questioning the potter align with human free will and responsibility for evil?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_to_find_bible_study_guides.htm">What does pleading my cause before the Lord mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/50.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">He</span> <span class= "bld">is near that justifieth</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>declares innocent and righteous. Appealing from the unrighteous judges of the earth, the Servant commits himself to Him who judges righteously (<a href="/luke/23-46.htm" title="And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into your hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.">Luke 23:46</a>). With that Judge to declare his innocence, what does he care for the accuser? (Comp. <a href="/context/romans/8-33.htm" title="Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifies.">Romans 8:33-34</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Who is mine adversary?</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">the master of a law-suit, i.e., </span>the prosecutor.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/50.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 8, 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He is near that justifieth</span> <span class="cmt_word">me.</span> God, who knows his innocence, is near at hand, and will shortly "make his righteousness clear as the noonday." This was done when God raised up from the dead "the Holy One and the Just" (<a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Acts 3:14</a>). whom cruel men "by wicked hands had crucified and slain" (<a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a>). By the resurrection God acquitted Christ of the charge of blasphemy on which he had been condemned, and proclaimed him "holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners" (<a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Hebrews 7:26</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Who will contend with me? </span> (compare St. Paul's words in <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Romans 8:33, 34</a>, "It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth?"). God is the sole Judge of all men - of the "Servant" in his human capacity, no less than of others. If he acquits, it is idle for any accuser to stand forth and "contend" or "condemn" (ver. 9). God will help the innocent, whom he has acquitted, and will destroy the accuser by a secret but most sure destruction. The moth shall eat them up (comp. <a href="/psalms/39-11.htm">Psalm 39:11</a>, and <span class="accented">infra</span>, <a href="/isaiah/51-8.htm">Isaiah 51:8</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/50-8.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">The One who vindicates</span><br /><span class="heb">מַצְדִּיקִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(maṣ·dî·qî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6663.htm">Strong's 6663: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be just or righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Me is near.</span><br /><span class="heb">קָרוֹב֙</span> <span class="translit">(qā·rō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7138.htm">Strong's 7138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(mî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will dare to contend</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרִ֥יב</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7378.htm">Strong's 7378: </a> </span><span class="str2">To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with Me?</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Let us confront</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֣עַמְדָה</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘am·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">each other!</span><br /><span class="heb">יָּ֑חַד</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḥaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(mî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has a case against Me?</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּטִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pā·ṭî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Let him approach</span><br /><span class="heb">יִגַּ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yig·gaš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> </span><span class="str2">To draw near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Me!</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/50-8.htm">Isaiah 50:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/50-8.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 50:8 He is near who justifies me (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 50:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 50:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/50-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 50:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 50:9" /></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>