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Isaiah 63:1
1Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength? “It is I, proclaiming victory, mighty to save.”
Isaiah 63:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Who is this who comes from Edom, in crimsoned garments from Bozrah, he who is splendid in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? "It is I, speaking in righteousness, mighty to save."
- New King James Version (NKJV)Who is this who comes from Edom, With dyed garments from Bozrah, This One who is glorious in His apparel, Traveling in the greatness of His strength?— “I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.”
- New Living Translation (NLT)Who is this who comes from Edom, from the city of Bozrah, with his clothing stained red? Who is this in royal robes, marching in his great strength? “It is I, the Lord, announcing your salvation! It is I, the Lord, who has the power to save!”
Context of Isaiah 63:1
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength? “It is I, proclaiming victory, mighty to save.” 2Why are your garments red, like those of one treading the winepress? 3“I have trodden the winepress alone; from the nations no one was with me. I trampled them in my anger and trod them down in my wrath; their blood spattered my garments, and I stained all my clothing.
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מִי־זֶ֣ה׀ בָּ֣א מֵאֱד֗וֹם חֲמ֤וּץ בְּגָדִים֙ מִבָּצְרָ֔ה זֶ֚ה הָד֣וּר בִּלְבוּשׁ֔וֹ צֹעֶ֖ה בְּרֹ֣ב כֹּח֑וֹ אֲנִ֛י מְדַבֵּ֥ר בִּצְדָקָ֖ה רַ֥ב לְהוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- this that comethבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
- from Edomאֱדוֹם'ĕdôm 'ĕdôm · EdomH123
- with dyedחָמַץchâmêts · be redH2556
- garmentsבֶּ֫גֶדbeged · garmentH899
- from Bozrahבׇּצְרָהbotsrâh · BozrahH1224
- gloriousהָדַרhâdar · to honorH1921
- in his apparelלְבוּשׁlebûsh lebûsh · clothingH3830
- travellingצָעָהtsâ‛âh · stoopH6808
- in the greatnessרֹבrôb · abundanceH7230
- of his strengthכֹּחַkôach kôach · strengthH3581
- I that speakדָבַרdâbar · to speak: speakH1696
- in righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666
- mightyרַבrab · manyH7227
- to saveיָשַׁעyâsha‛ · to saveH3467
Cross-references for Isaiah 63:1
- Psalms 24:7Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
- Matthew 21:10When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
- Isaiah 34:5My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens; see, it descends in judgment on Edom, the people I have totally destroyed.
- Psalms 137:7Remember, Lord, what the Edomites did on the day Jerusalem fell. “Tear it down,” they cried, “tear it down to its foundations!”
- Isaiah 63:2Why are your garments red, like those of one treading the winepress?
- Isaiah 9:5Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire.
- Revelation 19:13He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.
- Amos 1:11This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Edom, even for four, I will not relent. Because he pursued his brother with a sword and slaughtered the women of the land, because his anger raged continually and his fury flamed unchecked,
- Psalms 45:3Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
- Revelation 11:17saying: “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign.
- Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness; I have not said to Jacob’s descendants, ‘Seek me in vain.’ I, the Lord, speak the truth; I declare what is right.
- Numbers 23:19God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?
- John 10:28I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.
- Hebrews 7:25Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
- 1 Peter 1:5who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
- Jude 1:24To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—
Commentaries on Isaiah 63:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Who is this that cometh from Edom - Probably both Edom and Bozrah are only figurative expressions, to point out the place in which God should discomfit his enemies. Edom signifies red, and Bozrah, a vintage. Kimchi interprets the whole of the destruction of Rome. I that speak in righteousness "I who publish righteousness" - A MS. has המדבר hammedabber, with the demonstrative article added with greater force and emphasis: The announcer of righteousness. A…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Who is this - The language of the people who see Yahweh returning as a triumphant conqueror from Idumea. Struck with his stately bearing as a warrior; with his gorgeous apparel; and with the blood on his raiment, they ask who he could be? This is a striking instance of the bold and abrupt manner of Isaiah. He does not describe him as going forth to war nor the preparation for battle; nor the battle itself, nor the conquests of cities and armies; but he…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Christ's victory over his enemies. (Is. 63:1-6) His mercy toward his church. (Is. 63:7-14) The prayer of the church. (Is. 63:15-19) Verses 1-6 The prophet, in vision, beholds the Messiah returning in triumph from the conquest of his enemies, of whom Edom was a type. Travelling, not as wearied by the combat, but, in the greatness of his strength, prepared to overcome every opposing power. Messiah declares that he had been treading the wine-press of the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1The Lord’s robes are red with blood (Isaiah 63:3; compare Revelation 19:13). The name Bozrah (Hebrew botsrah) is a play on the verb batsar, which means “gather grapes.”Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-19Messiah, approaching Jerusalem after having avenged His people on His and their enemies, is represented under imagery taken from the destruction of "Edom," the type of the last and most bitter foes of God and His people (see Is 34:5, &c.). 1. Who--the question of the prophet in prophetic vision. dyed--scarlet with blood (Is 63:2, 3; Re 19:13). Bozrah--(See on Is 34:6). travelling--rather, stately; literally, "throwing back the head" [Gesenius]. speak in…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Isaiah 63
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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