Isaiah 43:24
Isaiah 43:24 in Multiple Translations
You have not bought Me sweet cane with your silver, nor satisfied Me with the fat of your sacrifices. But you have burdened Me with your sins; you have wearied Me with your iniquities.
Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled me with the fat of thy sacrifices: but thou hast made me to serve with thy sins, thou hast wearied me with thine iniquities.
Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled me with the fat of thy sacrifices; but thou hast burdened me with thy sins, thou hast wearied me with thine iniquities.
You have not got me sweet-smelling plants with your money, or given me pleasure with the fat of your offerings: but you have made me a servant to your sins, and you have made me tired with your evil doings.
You haven't used your money to buy scented calamus; you have not pleased me with the fat of your sacrifices. Instead you have burdened me with your sins, and tired me out with your guilt.
Thou boughtest mee no sweete sauour with money, neither hast thou made mee drunke with the fatte of thy sacrifices, but thou hast made mee to serue with thy sinnes, and wearied mee with thine iniquities.
Thou hast not bought for Me with money sweet cane, And [with] the fat of thy sacrifices hast not filled Me, Only — thou hast caused Me to serve with thy sins, Thou hast wearied Me with thine iniquities.
You have bought me no 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 iniquities.
Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled me with the fat of thy sacrifices: but thou hast made me to serve with thy sins, thou hast wearied me with thy iniquities.
Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled me with the fat of thy victims. But thou hast made me to serve with thy sins, thou hast wearied me with thy iniquities.
You have bought for me fragrant reeds, and you have brought me the fat from your sacrifices. But these have not pleased me, because you have burdened me by all the sins that you have committed, and made me weary because of all ◄your iniquities/the wrong things that you have done►.
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- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 43:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 43:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 43:24
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 43:24
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 43:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 43:24
- Sermons on Isaiah 43:24
Context — Israel’s Unfaithfulness
24You have not bought Me sweet cane with your silver, nor satisfied Me with the fat of your sacrifices. But you have burdened Me with your sins; you have wearied Me with your iniquities.
25I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. 26Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 7:13 | Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well? |
| 2 | Jeremiah 6:20 | What use to Me is frankincense from Sheba or sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable; your sacrifices do not please Me.” |
| 3 | Isaiah 1:14 | I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts. They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 6:9 | Then in the nations to which they have been carried captive, your survivors will remember Me—how I have been grieved by their adulterous hearts that turned away from Me, and by their eyes that lusted after idols. So they will loathe themselves for the evil they have done and for all their abominations. |
| 5 | Isaiah 63:10 | But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them. |
| 6 | Malachi 2:13–17 | And this is another thing you do: You cover the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping and groaning, because He no longer regards your offerings or receives them gladly from your hands. Yet you ask, “Why?” It is because the LORD has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have broken faith, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. “For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith. You have wearied the LORD with your words; yet you ask, “How have we wearied Him?” By saying, “All who do evil are good in the sight of the LORD, and in them He delights,” or, “Where is the God of justice?” |
| 7 | Psalms 50:9–13 | I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens, for every beast of the forest is Mine— the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is Mine, and the fullness thereof. Do I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? |
| 8 | Psalms 95:10 | For forty years I was angry with that generation, and I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known My ways.” |
| 9 | Malachi 1:14 | “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations. |
| 10 | Exodus 30:34 | The LORD also said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense—in equal measures, |
Isaiah 43:24 Summary
[This verse is saying that God is not pleased with the Israelites' worship because it is not coming from a pure heart. They have not been giving Him their best, and instead, they have been sinning against Him, which has burdened and wearied Him. This is a reminder that our worship must be accompanied by a repentant heart and obedient actions, as seen in Isaiah 1:11-17. Just like the Israelites, we must examine our hearts and make sure that our worship is pleasing to God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'buy God sweet cane with silver' in Isaiah 43:24?
This phrase is a metaphor for offering God the best of our resources, just like the Israelites would purchase sweet cane to use in their worship rituals, as seen in Exodus 30:23. However, in this context, God is saying that the Israelites have not even given Him their best in worship.
How can our sins burden God?
According to Psalm 38:4, our sins can weigh heavily on God's heart, causing Him to feel the weight of our rebellion against Him. In Isaiah 43:24, God says that the Israelites' sins have burdened Him, emphasizing the serious consequences of sin.
What does it mean to 'weary God with iniquities'?
To weary God with iniquities means to exhaust His patience and mercy through our repeated and unrepentant sinning, as seen in Isaiah 1:14. This phrase highlights the severity of sin and its impact on our relationship with God.
Is God saying that He doesn't want our sacrifices and worship?
No, God is not saying that He doesn't want our worship, but rather that our worship is meaningless if it is not accompanied by a repentant heart and obedient actions, as seen in Isaiah 1:11-17 and Amos 5:21-24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be 'burdening God with my sins' or 'wearying Him with my iniquities'?
- How can I ensure that my worship is pleasing to God and not just a empty ritual?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to repent and turn back to God, so that I can avoid wearying Him with my iniquities?
- How can I cultivate a heart of obedience and repentance, so that my worship is meaningful and pleasing to God?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 43:24
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 43:24
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 43:24
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 43:24
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 43:24
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 43:24
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 43:24
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 43:24
Sermons on Isaiah 43:24
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Made Holy Through His Blood by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the significance of Jesus' suffering and His sacrifice through His blood, which sanctifies believers. He illustrates that Jesus carried not just the sins of |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 507 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and mastering our will. He quotes missionary Hudson Taylor, who said that God always gives His best to those |
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Wearying Jehovah With Our Words. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar addresses the issue of how humanity has wearied the Lord with their words, questioning His justice and expressing disbelief in His judgment. He emphasizes that God i |
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Joash the Boy King by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield delves into the story of Athaliah's wicked reign, highlighting the evil deed of destroying her own grandchildren and the wise measures taken by Jehoiada to protect Jo |
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To What Purpose by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life focused on Christ rather than material possessions. He references the teachings of John Wesley, who advocated |
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Things to Forget and Things to Remember by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of remembering and forgetting certain things in life. He refers to the Apostle Paul's attitude in Philippians 3:13, where Pau |
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The Apostate Church in America: The Cappuccino Church by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the urgent matter that God brings before his rebellious people. He highlights how the people of God have neglected to execute God's judgments |







