Isa 50:8 | TNotes | STEP | 50:8 He who gives me justice is near: God vindicates those who suffer for doing his will. Vindication is an act of God by which he exalts those who have been wrongly disgraced and strikes down the wicked, self-exalted, and arrogant (see also 2 Thes 1:6-9 ). • bring charges ... my accusers: Confidence in God’s vindication removes fear and bolsters faith (see Rom 8:31-34 ).

b2 Thes 1:6-9►

cRom 8:31-34►

‏ Isaiah 50:8

50:8 ^a He who gives me justice is near: God vindicates those who suffer for doing his will. Vindication is an act of God by which he exalts those who have been wrongly disgraced and strikes down the wicked, self-exalted, and arrogant (see also 2 Thes 1:6-9 ^b).

• bring charges ... my accusers: Confidence in God’s vindication removes fear and bolsters faith (see Rom 8:31-34 ^c).