isaiah-50:8,-isaiah-50:3-niv

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:8

He is near that justifieth me - That is, God, who will vindicate my character, and who approves what I do, does not leave nor forsake me, and I can with confidence commit myself and my cause to him (see the note at Isaiah 49:4). The word justify here is not used in the sense in which it is often in the Scriptures, to denote the act by which a sinner is justified before God, but in the proper, judicial sense, that he would declare him to be righteous; he would vindicate his character, and show... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 50:7-9

Isaiah 50:7-9. For, or rather, but, the Lord God will help me Though as man I am weak, yet God will strengthen me to go through my great and hard work. Therefore shall I not be confounded Therefore I assure myself of success in my undertaking, and of victory over all my enemies. I have set my face like a flint I have hardened myself with resolution and courage against all opposition. See the like phrase, Ezekiel 3:8-9. which Bishop Lowth translates as follows: “Behold I have made thy... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 50:4-11

The servant’s patient endurance (50:4-11)In this, the third Servant Song, the words again may have an application to the experiences of Israel among the nations. In particular they reflect the experiences of the few faithful Jews who tried to teach, warn and comfort their ungodly fellow exiles in Babylon. The song becomes even more meaningful when applied to the experiences of the Messiah himself.The servant is taught by God day by day, so that he can give teaching and encouragement to those... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:8

who. ? Figure of speech Erotesis . who is Mine adversary? = who can convict Me? Literally who owneth My sentence? read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 50:8

"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."The one who was near to Jesus and who would surely justify him was God the Father. He justified Jesus when he raised him from the dead. "By the resurrection, God acquitted Christ of the charge of blasphemy upon which he had been condemned, and by that resurrection proclaimed him to be, `holy, harmless, undefiled and separate from sinners.'"[13] (See Hebrews 7:26). read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 50:8

Isaiah 50:8. Who is mine adversary?— Who will hold suit against me? read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:8

8. ( :-). The believer, by virtue of his oneness with Christ, uses the same language (Psalms 138:8; Romans 8:32-34). But "justify" in His case, is God's judicial acceptance and vindication of Him on the ground of His own righteousness (Luke 23:44-47; Romans 1:4; 1 Timothy 3:16, with which compare 1 Peter 3:18); in their case, on the ground of His righteousness and meritorious death imputed to them (1 Peter 3:18- :). stand together—in judgment, to try the issue. adversary—literally, "master of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:4-9

The Servant’s confidence 50:4-9This is the third Servant Song (cf. Isaiah 42:1-4; Isaiah 49:1-6; Isaiah 52:13 to Isaiah 53:12). Like the second song, this one is autobiographical, but unlike the first and second songs it contains no reference to the Servant. That it is the Servant who is speaking becomes unmistakable in Isaiah 50:10-11, the "tailpiece" of this song. But what the Servant says, even without that specific identification, leaves little doubt that it is He who is speaking. The... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:8-9

The Servant could, if He chose to do so, stand up in court and declare His righteousness. No one, such as a prosecuting attorney, could condemn Him by showing Him to be wicked (cf. John 18:38). God would stand near Him as His defense attorney and would vindicate Him (cf. 1 John 2:1-2). The beginning of Jesus’ vindication was His resurrection (cf. Acts 2:23-24; Acts 3:15; Acts 13:29-30).The end of those who falsely accused the Servant, would be a slow but inevitable wasting away and... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 50:1-11

1. The children of Zion (Isaiah 49:20-21) are addressed. Their servitude is not irrevocable; Jehovah has not formally repudiated Zion (Deuteronomy 24:1); nor, though they had to learn by discipline, can any creditors claim His people as slaves (2 Kings 4:1): cp. Jeremiah 24:4-6; Ezekiel 37.2, 3. The imagery is from the exodus from Egypt. 2. Wherefore.. answer] These clauses emphasise the hopelessness of Israel’s case from a human point of view. Only the divine power could effect the deliverance... read more