Isaiah 63:1
'Who is this that cometh from Edom, with crimsoned garments from Bozrah? This that is glorious in his apparel, stately in the greatness of his strength?' — 'I that speak in victory, mighty to save.' —
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
2'Wherefore is Thine apparel red, and Thy garments like his that treadeth in the winevat?' —
Cross References
Genesis 49:11Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the choice vine; he washeth his garments in wine, and his vesture in the blood of grapes;
1 Chronicles 1:44And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
Psalms 45:3(45-4) Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, thy glory and thy majesty.
Psalms 65:6(65-7) Who by Thy strength settest fast the mountains, who art girded about with might;
Song of Solomon 3:6Who is this that cometh up out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?
Song of Solomon 8:5Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? Under the apple-tree I awakened thee; there thy mother was in travail with thee; there was she in travail and brought thee forth.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 63:1
In this chapter we have, I. God coming towards his people in ways of mercy and deliverance, and this is to be joined to the close of the foregoing chapter, where it was said to Zion, "Behold, thy salvation comes;" for here it is shown how it comes, ver. 1-6 . II. God's people meeting him with their devotions, and addressing themselves to him with suitable affections; and this part of the chapter is carried on to the close of the next. In this we have, 1. A thankful acknowledgment of the great favours God had… Read the whole commentary →