Revised Literal Translation
Isaiah 63:1
1Who 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.1
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.
- New International Version (NIV)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.”
- 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.”
Context of Isaiah 63:1
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. 2Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat? 3I 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.
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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
- 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, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
- Matthew 21:10And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
- Isaiah 34:5For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Idumea, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.
- Psalms 137:7Remember, O Yhwh, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
- Isaiah 63:2Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?
- Isaiah 9:5For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.
- Revelation 19:13And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
- Amos 1:11Thus saith Yhwh; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever:
- Psalms 45:3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
- Revelation 11:17Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.
- Isaiah 45:19I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I Yhwh speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.
- Numbers 23:19God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
- John 10:28And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
- Hebrews 7:25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
- 1 Peter 1:5Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
- Jude 1:24Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding 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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- 1. Isaiah 63:1 glorious: Heb. decked. ↩
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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