Isa 50:8 | JFB | STEP | 8. ( ). The believer, by virtue of his oneness with Christ, uses the same language ( ; ). But "justify" in His case, is God's judicial acceptance and vindication of Him on the ground of His own righteousness ( ; ; , with which compare ); in their case, on the ground of His righteousness and meritorious death imputed to them ( ). 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 , &c. ).

‏ Isaiah 50:8

8. (Is 49:4). The believer, by virtue of his oneness with Christ, uses the same language (Psa 138:8; Ro 8:32-34). But "justify" in His case, is God's judicial acceptance and vindication of Him on the ground of His own righteousness (Lu 23:44-47; Ro 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 (Ro 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, &c. Re 12:10).