“He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.”
The confidence of vindication—'He who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me'—expresses confidence that God stands near as defender. The invitation for adversaries to 'confront' suggests that the servant welcomes examination. The assertion that the vindicator is 'near' provides comfort despite abuse. This verse transforms apparent helplessness into confidence through trust in God.
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