Isaiah 63:2

Why is redness on thy apparel, and [why are] thy garments as of one that treadeth the wine-press?

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?

In Context

1Who is this that cometh from Edom, dyed red in his garments from Bozrah? this—glorious in his apparel, moving along in the greatness of his strength? “I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.”

3“I have trodden the vat alone, and of the nations there was no man with me; and I trod them down in my anger, and I trampled on them in my fury; and their blood was sprinkled on my garments, and all my raiments have I stained.

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Matthew Henry on Isaiah 63:2-7

The Triumphs of the Messiah. ( b. c. 706.) 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 wine-fat? 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… Read the whole commentary →

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