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Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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Isaiah 50:8

(Isaiah 49:4). 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; I Timothy 3:16, with which compare I Peter 3:18); in their case, on the ground of His righteousness and meritorious death imputed to them (Romans 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 Zechariah 3:1, etc. Revelation 12:10).

Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 50:8:

Isaiah 42:6
Isaiah 49:7
Isaiah 50:1
Isaiah 50:4
Isaiah 50:10
Micah 7:8
1 Timothy 3:16

 

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