Isaiah 50:8 Meaning
He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.
Context Explained
6I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
7For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
8He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.
9Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up.
10Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 8:33-34
Both passages speak of God justifying and defending His people.
1 John 2:1
Jesus is our advocate, paralleling the theme of standing against adversaries.
Hebrews 10:31
The seriousness of standing before God contrasts with the confidence expressed in Isaiah.
Source: Isaiah 50:8