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21 the people whom I formed for myself,
so they might praise me.[a]

The Lord Rebukes His People

22 “But you did not call for me, O Jacob;
you did not long[b] for me, O Israel.
23 You did not bring me lambs for your burnt offerings;
you did not honor me with your sacrifices.
I did not burden you with offerings;
I did not make you weary by demanding[c] incense.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 43:21 tn Heb “[so] they might declare my praise.”
  2. Isaiah 43:22 tn Or “strive”; KJV, ASV, NRSV “been weary of me.”
  3. Isaiah 43:23 tn Heb “with.” The words “by demanding” are supplied in the translation for clarification.

21     the people I formed(A) for myself(B)
    that they may proclaim my praise.(C)

22 “Yet you have not called on me, Jacob,
    you have not wearied(D) yourselves for[a] me, Israel.(E)
23 You have not brought me sheep for burnt offerings,(F)
    nor honored(G) me with your sacrifices.(H)
I have not burdened(I) you with grain offerings
    nor wearied you with demands(J) for incense.(K)

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 43:22 Or Jacob; / surely you have grown weary of