Isaiah 43:26

Authorized King James Version

Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הַזְכִּירֵ֕נִי

H2142

Put me in remembrance

properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male

נִשָּׁפְטָ֖ה

H8199

let us plead

to judge, i.e., pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literal

יָ֑חַד

H3162

together

properly, a unit, i.e., (adverb) unitedly

סַפֵּ֥ר

H5608

declare

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra

אַתָּ֖ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

לְמַ֥עַן

H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

תִּצְדָּֽק׃

H6663

thou that thou mayest be justified

to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Isaiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Isaiah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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