Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Isaiah 50:8 - 50:8

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Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Isaiah 50:8 - 50:8


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(Isa 49:4). The believer, by virtue of his oneness with Christ, uses the same language (Psa 138:8; Rom 8:32-34). But “justify” in His case, is God’s judicial acceptance and vindication of Him on the ground of His own righteousness (Luk 23:44-47; Rom 1:4; 1Ti 3:16, with which compare 1Pe 3:18); in their case, on the ground of His righteousness and meritorious death imputed to them (Rom 5:19).

stand together - in judgment, to try the issue.

adversary - literally, “master of my cause,” that is, who has real ground of accusation against me, so that he can demand judgment to be given in his favor (compare Zec 3:1, etc. Rev 12:10).