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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 63:1

Who 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 introduces at once the returning conqueror... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 63:1

Isaiah 63:1. “The very remarkable passage,” says Bishop Lowth, “with which this chapter begins, seems to be in a manner detached from the rest, and to stand singly by itself; having no immediate connection with what goes before, or with what follows, otherwise than as it may pursue the general design, and stand in its proper place in the order of prophecy. It is by many learned interpreters supposed, that Judas Maccabeus and his victories make the subject of it. What claim Judas can have to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 63:1-6

God’s holy anger (63:1-6)When Babylon made its last attack on Jerusalem (587 BC), Edom joined in, taking wicked delight in helping to destroy the Israelite nation. God’s messengers announced his judgment on Edom for this (Psalms 137:7; Obadiah 1:10-14; cf. Malachi 1:4-5), though in the denunciation in the present chapter, Edom may be a symbol for all God’s enemies. (Compare the picture that follows with Revelation 14:18-20; Revelation 19:13-16.)On seeing a person clothed in red approaching him... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 63:1

Who . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. The prophet's question. App-6 . This: i.e. Messiah in the execution of His vengeance in judgment. Edom = red. Compare Isaiah 34:5 . Bozrah = vintage. Compare Isaiah 34:5 . traveling = bending forward, as in marching. strength . . . mighty = strength (for endurance). Hebrew. koah. Not referring to His death, which was in weakness. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 63:1

This chapter is particularly distinguished by a brief, cameo-like description of the final judgement in the first six verses. As we should have expected, the critical writers, who have never yet found a description of the judgment day that they thought was not out of place, have declared this one to be, "Isolated from the context,"[1] and as, "Having no immediate connection with what goes before or what follows."[2] Some have even supposed the passage to be, "A mere fragment that, by mistake,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 63:1

Isaiah 63:1. Who is this, &c.— Or, Who is this that cometh from Edom, with purple garments from Bozrah? This, who is solemn, or venerable in his attire, marching on in the greatness of his strength? I that speak of deliverance, [doing right,] mighty to save. See chap. Isaiah 34:5-6. The Idumeans joined with the enemies of the Jews in bringing on the destruction of Jerusalem in the time of the captivity, for which they were severely reproved by the prophets, and threatened with utter... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 63:1

1. Who—the question of the prophet in prophetic vision. dyed—scarlet with blood (Isaiah 63:2; Isaiah 63:3; Revelation 19:13). Bozrah—(See on Revelation 19:13- :). travelling—rather, stately; literally, "throwing back the head" [GESENIUS]. speak in righteousness—answer of Messiah. I, who have in faithfulness given a promise of deliverance, am now about to fulfil it. Rather, speak of righteousness (Isaiah 45:19; Isaiah 46:13); salvation being meant as the result of His "righteousness" [MAURER].... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 63:1

Isaiah described a watchman observing a Warrior coming from the southeast, the direction of Edom (red) and its capital Bozrah (vintage; cf. Isaiah 52:8). Edom was Israel’s perennial enemy, but here it quite clearly represents, by synecdoche, all of Israel’s enemies."Babylon and Edom are always to be taken literally, so far as the primary meaning of the prophecy is concerned; but they are also representative, Babylon standing for the violent and tyrannical world-power, and Edom for the world as... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 63:1-6

The solitary Warrior 63:1-6The Lord explained how Israel could possibly rejoice in the repossession of its homeland, even if such malicious neighbors as the Edomites still surrounded it."Having described the exaltation of Zion and her enlargement through the influx of the Gentiles, the prophet turns to describe the destruction of Zion’s enemies." [Note: Young, 3:475.] "The oracle is most dramatic. The only OT passage that in any way resembles it is the account of Joshua’s encounter with the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 63:1-16

1. God’s faithfulness in spite of Israel’s unfaithfulness 63:1-65:16Isaiah proceeded to glorify the faithfulness of God by painting it against the dark background of Israel’s unfaithfulness. Even though people cannot attain righteousness on their own, God makes it available to them through the work of His Servant. read more

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