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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 43:28

princes = priests, whose great duty it was to "teach" the people the Law and Word of God (see notes on Deuteronomy 17:11 ; Deuteronomy 33:10 ). Jacob . . . Israel. Including the whole Nation: the subject of this prophecy concerning Jehovah's "servant". read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 43:25-28

Isaiah 43:25-28. I, even I, am he that blotteth out— In the 25th verse the prophet declares, in words truly evangelical, that the divine grace alone, freely forgiving transgressions and sins, is the cause of the blessings and benefits predicted and promised. He then urges, Isa 43:26 the conviction begun, Isaiah 43:22. He offers to the Jews in the name of God, the condition of publicly disputing before just judges, and at the same time of choosing that side of the argument which they should... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:26

26. Put me in remembrance—Remind Me of every plea which thou hast to urge before Me in thy defense. Image from a trial (Isaiah 1:18; Isaiah 41:1). Our strongest plea is to remind God of His own promises. So Jacob did at Mahanaim and Peniel (Genesis 32:9; Genesis 32:12). God, then, instead of "pleading against us with His great power," "will put His strength" in us (Genesis 32:12- :); we thus become "the Lord's remembrancers" (Isaiah 62:6, Margin). "Declare God's righteousness" vindicated in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:27

27. first father—collectively for "most ancient ancestors," as the parallelism ("teachers") proves [MAURER]. Or, thy chief religious ministers or priests [GESENIUS]. Adam, the common father of all nations, can hardly be meant here, as it would have been irrelevant to mention his sin in an address to the Jews specially. Abraham is equally out of place here, as he is everywhere cited as an example of faithfulness, not of "sin." However, taking the passage in its ultimate application to the Church... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:28

28. profaned the princes— (Psalms 89:39; Lamentations 2:2; Lamentations 2:6; Lamentations 2:7). I have esteemed, or treated, them as persons not sacred. I have left them to suffer the same treatment as the common people, stripped of their holy office and in captivity. princes of the sanctuary—"governors of" it (Lamentations 2:7- :); directing its holy services; priests. curse—Hebrew, cherim, a "solemn anathema," or "excommunication." reproaches— (Psalms 123:3; Psalms 123:4). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 43:26

Here God offered His people the opportunity to correct Him if what He had said was false, or to remind Him of something that He may have forgotten (Isaiah 43:25; cf. Isaiah 1:18). This heavily ironic offer would have drawn a silent admission of guilt from honest Israelites. Their sin was the root of their troubles, and all their goodness could not get them out of their difficulties.". . . until we recognize our need for grace, all our energies, energies designed for the praise of God [Isaiah... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 43:27

Israel’s sin was traceable all the way back to her namesake, Jacob (Isaiah 43:22; cf. Deuteronomy 26:5; Hosea 12:2-4). Other possibilities are that Adam or Abraham is in view. Even the leaders of Israel had consistently sinned against the Lord (cf. Isaiah 9:15; Isaiah 28:7; Isaiah 29:10; Jeremiah 5:31); it was not just the present generation that was unacceptable to Him. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 43:28

God would also pollute the priests with guilt since they had for generations polluted His sacrifices with their guilt (cf. 2 Chronicles 24:5). They, of all people, should have been holy since they dealt with the holy things connected with Israel’s worship (cf. Isaiah 65:2-5; Leviticus 10:3). God would consign the whole nation to the ban (Heb. herem), something devoted to destruction. Israel had become like Canaan (cf. Isaiah 1:9-10; Joshua 6:17; 1 Samuel 15:21), and it would become the object... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 43:1-28

The Mission of Israel1-21. The dispersed Israelites shall be ransomed and restored. They are witnesses before the world that Jehovah is the true God. A second and more wonderful exodus is in store for Israel. 22-28. This deliverance is not a return for service rendered to God, but a free gift.1. But now] In contrast to the wrath poured upon Israel (Isaiah 42:24-25) God will manifest His redeeming love. 3. Egypt, etc.] The meaning is that these nations shall take the place of Israel as vassals.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 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. read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 43:28

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 43:25-28

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:26

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:27

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:28

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 43:26

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 43:27

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 43:28

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 43:1-28

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 43:26

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