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Isaiah 63:1-6

King James Version (KJV)

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1. Who [is] this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this [that is] glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. 2. Wherefore [art thou] red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat? 3. I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people [there was] none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. 4. For the day of vengeance [is] in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come. 5. And I looked, and [there was] none to help; and I wondered that [there was] none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me. 6. And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them drunk in my fury, and I will bring down their strength to the earth.

Isaiah 63:1-6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 63:1

Theological / Devotional

Edom. Edom here stands for the enemies of God and His people (see on ch. 34:5). The Edomites were descendants of Esau (Gen. 25:30), the twin brother of Jacob (Gen. 25:24-26). They had taken an attitude of persistent hostility toward Israel (see Gen. 27:41; Num. 20:14-21). Later, during the reign of Ahaz, in Isaiah’s day, the Edomites had raided Judah and had carried away captives (2 Chron. 28:17). In Amos 1:6-11 Edom is accused of associating itself with Gaza and Tyre in inhuman treatment of captives. In Isaiah 63:1-6 the prophet discusses Messiah’s victory over all opposition.

Dyed. Heb. chamus, from a root meaning “to be leavened,” “to be sour,” and thought to mean garments of a dazzling color. The LXX reads “red.”

Bozrah. An important city of Edom about 24 mi. (38.5 km.) south by east from the Dead Sea. Isaiah has already mentioned “a sacrifice in Bozrah” (see on ch. 34:5, 6).

To save. Isaiah points out the dual nature of the work Messiah was to do. He would reveal Himself “in the greatness of his strength” to destroy His enemies, but “mighty to save” His children.

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