Isaiah 43:27
Your first father sinned,
What it says
Israel's first father sinned, and their interpreters transgressed against God.
What it is doing
This verse roots present guilt in a long history of covenant failure.
In context
22But you have not called on Me, O Jacob, 23You have not brought Me sheep for burnt offerings, 24You have not bought Me sweet cane with your silver, 25I, yes I, am He 26Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. 27Your first father sinned, 28So I will disgrace the princes of your sanctuary,