Isaiah 43:22-28 - Israel's Sin

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“Yet you have not called on Me [in prayer and worship], O Jacob;
But you have grown weary of Me, O Israel.
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“You have not brought Me your sheep or goats for your burnt offerings,
Nor honored Me with your sacrifices.
I have not burdened you with offerings,
Nor wearied you with [demands for offerings of] incense.
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“You have not bought Me sweet cane with money,
Nor have you filled Me with the fat of your sacrifices;
But you have burdened Me with your sins,
You have wearied Me with your wickedness.

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“I, only I, am He who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake,
And I will not remember your sins.
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“Remind Me [of your merits with a thorough report], let us plead and argue our case together;
State your position, that you may be proved right.
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“Your first father [Jacob] sinned,
And your spokesmen [the priests and the prophets—your mediators] have transgressed against Me.
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“So I will profane the officials of the sanctuary,
And I will consign Jacob to destruction and [I will subject] Israel to defamation and abuse.