Isaiah 46:8
New International Version
“Remember this, keep it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels.

New Living Translation
“Do not forget this! Keep it in mind! Remember this, you guilty ones.

English Standard Version
“Remember this and stand firm, recall it to mind, you transgressors,

Berean Standard Bible
Remember this and be brave; take it to heart, you transgressors!

King James Bible
Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors.

New King James Version
“Remember this, and show yourselves men; Recall to mind, O you transgressors.

New American Standard Bible
“Remember this, and be assured; Recall it to mind, you wrongdoers.

NASB 1995
“Remember this, and be assured; Recall it to mind, you transgressors.

NASB 1977
“Remember this, and be assured; Recall it to mind, you transgressors.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Remember this, and be assured; Cause it to return to your heart, you transgressors.

Amplified Bible
“Remember this, and take courage; Take it to heart, you rebellious and disloyal people.

Christian Standard Bible
“Remember this and be brave; take it to heart, you transgressors!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Remember this and be brave; take it to heart, you transgressors!

American Standard Version
Remember this, and show yourselves men; bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors.

Contemporary English Version
Now keep this in mind, you sinful people. And don't ever forget it.

English Revised Version
Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Remember this, and take courage. Recall your rebellious acts.

Good News Translation
"Remember this, you sinners; consider what I have done.

International Standard Version
"Remember this, and stand firm; take it again to heart, you rebels.

Majority Standard Bible
Remember this and be brave; take it to heart, you transgressors!

NET Bible
Remember this, so you can be brave! Think about it, you rebels!

New Heart English Bible
"Remember this, and show yourselves men; bring it again to mind, you transgressors.

Webster's Bible Translation
Remember this, and show yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors.

World English Bible
“Remember this, and show yourselves men. Bring it to mind again, you transgressors.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Remember this, and show yourselves men, "" Turn [it] back, O transgressors, to the heart.

Young's Literal Translation
Remember this, and shew yourselves men, Turn it back, O transgressors, to the heart.

Smith's Literal Translation
Remember this, shew yourselves men: turn back, ye transgressing, upon the heart.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Remember this, and be ashamed: return, ye transgressors, to the heart.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Remember this, and be confounded. Return, you transgressors, to the heart.

New American Bible
Remember this and be firm, take it to heart, you rebels;

New Revised Standard Version
Remember this and consider, recall it to mind, you transgressors,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Remember these things and discern; bring it again to your mind, O you transgressors!

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Remember these things and consider and bring the evils to your heart
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Remember this, and stand fast; Bring it to mind, O ye transgressors.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Remember ye these things, and groan: repent, ye that have gone astray, return in your heart;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Babylon's Idols
7They lift it to their shoulder and carry it along; they set it in its place, and there it stands, not budging from that spot. They cry out to it, but it does not answer; it saves no one from his troubles. 8Remember this and be brave; take it to heart, you transgressors! 9Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.…

Cross References
Isaiah 44:21-22
Remember these things, O Jacob, for you are My servant, O Israel. I have made you, and you are My servant; O Israel, I will never forget you. / I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like a mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.

Isaiah 45:20-22
Come, gather together, and draw near, you fugitives from the nations. Ignorant are those who carry idols of wood and pray to a god that cannot save. / Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me. / Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.

Deuteronomy 32:7
Remember the days of old; consider the years long past. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will inform you.

Psalm 77:11-12
I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. / I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.

Psalm 105:5
Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,

Jeremiah 51:50
You who have escaped the sword, depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to mind.”

Ezekiel 20:43
There you will remember your ways and all the deeds with which you have defiled yourselves, and you will loathe yourselves for all the evils you have done.

Hosea 12:5-6
the LORD God of Hosts, the LORD is His name of renown. / But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and always wait on your God.

Malachi 3:16
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

1 Corinthians 10:11
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

2 Peter 3:1-2
Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking / by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.

Philippians 3:1
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

2 Timothy 2:8
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,


Treasury of Scripture

Remember this, and show yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O you transgressors.

remember

Isaiah 44:18-21
They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand…

Deuteronomy 32:29
O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!

Psalm 115:8
They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.

Bring

Isaiah 47:7
And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou didst not lay these things to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it.

Ezekiel 18:28
Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Haggai 1:5,7
Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways…

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Isaiah 46
1. The idols of Babylon could not save themselves
3. God saves his people to the end
5. Idols are not comparable to God for power
12. Or present salvation.














Remember this
The phrase "Remember this" serves as a call to mindfulness and reflection. In the Hebrew text, the word for "remember" is "זָכַר" (zakar), which implies more than just recalling information; it suggests an active, intentional process of bringing something to mind with the purpose of influencing one's actions or beliefs. In the context of Isaiah, this is a divine imperative to recall the truths about God's sovereignty and faithfulness. Historically, the Israelites were often called to remember God's past deeds as a foundation for trust and obedience. This call to remembrance is a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, urging them to remain faithful amidst challenges.

and be brave
The phrase "and be brave" is an exhortation to courage. The Hebrew word used here is "אִיתָן" (itan), which conveys strength, firmness, and resilience. In the biblical context, bravery is not merely about physical courage but also about spiritual steadfastness. The Israelites, facing the threat of exile and the dominance of foreign powers, needed to be reminded of their identity and the power of their God. This call to bravery is a call to stand firm in faith, trusting in God's promises and His ultimate plan for redemption.

Take it to heart
"Take it to heart" is an invitation to internalize and meditate deeply on the truths being presented. The Hebrew phrase "שִׁיתוּ לֵב" (shitu lev) suggests a deep, contemplative process where one allows the truth to penetrate the innermost being. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, the heart was considered the center of thought, emotion, and will. Thus, taking something to heart meant allowing it to influence one's entire life. This phrase encourages believers to let the knowledge of God's sovereignty and faithfulness transform their attitudes and actions.

you transgressors
The term "you transgressors" is a direct address to those who have strayed from God's commandments. The Hebrew word "פֹּשְׁעִים" (posh'im) refers to those who rebel or sin against God. In the context of Isaiah, this is a call to repentance for the Israelites who have turned away from God to follow idols and false gods. It serves as a reminder of human fallibility and the need for divine grace. The use of this term underscores the seriousness of their spiritual condition and the urgent need to return to the Lord. It is a call to acknowledge one's sins and seek God's forgiveness and restoration.

(8) Shew yourselves men.--As elsewhere, the prophet's challenge is couched in the language of irony. The worshippers of idols should at least have the courage of their convictions. A conjectural emendation gives the opposite meaning, Be ye deeply ashamed.

Verse 8. - Remember this, and show yourselves men; or, remember this, and stand firm. Isaiah is addressing those who waver between true religion and idolatry. Hitherto they have not fallen away, but they are in danger of so doing. Remember, he says to them, or "bear in mind constantly the impotence of the idols, and the power of Jehovah, and then stand firm - remain in your old faith - do not be drawn over to so foolish a thing as idolatry." O ye transgressors. It is to be a "transgressor" even to contemplate the turning from Jehovah to idolatry. Israel has been already "called a transgressor from the beginning" (Isaiah 48:8).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Remember
זִכְרוּ־ (ziḵ·rū-)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

this
זֹ֖את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

and be brave;
וְהִתְאֹשָׁ֑שׁוּ (wə·hiṯ·’ō·šā·šū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 377: To be a, man, act in a, manly way

take
הָשִׁ֥יבוּ (hā·šî·ḇū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

it to
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

heart,
לֵֽב׃ (lêḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

you transgressors!
פוֹשְׁעִ֖ים (p̄ō·wō·šə·‘îm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 6586: To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel


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