Isaiah 43:22

The Lord Rebukes His People

43:22 “But you did not call for me, O Jacob;

you did not long ¹  for me, O Israel.

Isaiah 43:26

43:26 Remind me of what happened! Let’s debate!

You, prove to me that you are right! ² 

Isaiah 46:5

46:5 To whom can you compare and liken me?

Tell me whom you think I resemble, so we can be compared!

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¹ tn Or “strive”; KJV, ASV, NRSV “been weary of me.”

² tn Heb “you, tell in order that you may be right”; NAB “prove your innocence.”