There is no arbitrator between us, who could lay his hand on us both;
Isaiah 1:18 - Tree of Life Version “Come now, let us reason together,” says Adonai. “Though your sins be like scarlet, they will be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they will become like wool. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Come now, and let us reason together, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be like wool. American Standard Version (1901) Come now, and let us reason together, saith Jehovah: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Common English Bible Come now, and let’s settle this, says the LORD. Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be white as snow. If they are red as crimson, they will become like wool. Catholic Public Domain Version And then approach and accuse me, says the Lord. Then, if your sins are like scarlet, they shall be made white like snow; and if they are red like vermillion, they shall become white like wool. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And then come, and accuse me, saith the Lord: if your sins be as scarlet, they shall be made as white as snow: and if they be red as crimson, they shall be white as wool. |
There is no arbitrator between us, who could lay his hand on us both;
Behold, I was born in iniquity and in sin when my mother conceived me.
Cleanse me with hyssop and I will be clean. Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Your princes are rebellious and friends with thieves. Everyone loves a bribe and chases after rewards. They do not defend the orphan, nor does a widow’s case come to them.
“Be silent before Me, O islands! Let peoples renew their strength. Let them draw near, then let them speak. Let us come together for judgment.
“Present your case,” says Adonai. “Bring forth your reasons,” says the King of Jacob.
I have blotted out your transgressions like a thick cloud and your sins like a mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.”
The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will accuse Me? Let us stand up to each other. Who is My adversary? Let him confront Me.
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous one his thoughts, let him return to Adonai, so He may have compassion on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.
Thus says Adonai: “What fault did your fathers find in Me that they strayed so far from Me? They walked after worthless things, becoming worthless themselves?
But when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he committed and does what is lawful and right, his soul will live.
None of his sins that he has committed will be remembered against him. He has done what is just and right; he will surely live.’
Hear, Adonai ‘s dispute, O mountains— the enduring foundations of the earth. For Adonai has a dispute with His people and He will argue His case with Israel.
As was his custom, Paul went to the Jewish people; and for three Shabbatot, he debated the Scriptures with them.
And he was debating every Shabbat in the synagogue, trying to persuade both Jewish and Greek people.
But as he was arguing about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, “Go away for now! When I find time, I will summon you.”
Now the Torah came in so that transgression might increase. But where sin increased, grace overflowed even more—
Then he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
So now, stand still, so that I may plead with you before Adonai concerning all the righteous acts of Adonai, which He did for you and your fathers.