Isaiah 63:4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 63:1-6

It is a glorious victory that is here enquired into first and then accounted for. 1. It is a victory obtained by the providence of God over the enemies of Israel; over the Babylonians (say some), whom Cyrus conquered and God by him, and they will have the prophet to make the first discovery of him in his triumphant return when he is in the country of Edom: but this can by no means be admitted, because the country of Babylon is always spoken of as the land of the north, whereas Edom lay south... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 63:4

For the day of vengeance is in my heart ,.... Resolved on with him, fixed by him, and which is desirable to him; he has it at heart, and longs as it were till the time is come to avenge the blood of his saints on the Romish antichrist, whom he will destroy with the breath of his mouth, and the brightness of his coming; see 2 Thessalonians 2:8 and when he shall pour out all his vials on the antichristian states, and revenge the cause and quarrel of his people, Revelation 16:1 , and the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 63:1-6

SECTION IX .— THE JUDGMENT OF GOD ON IDUMAEA ( Isaiah 63:1-6 ). A JUDGMENT ON IDUMAEA . Isaiah had already, in the first portion of his prophecy, announced" a great slaughter in the land of Idumaea" as resolved on in the counsels of God ( Isaiah 34:5-10 ). He now recurs to the subject, and represents Jehovah ,as a warrior with blood-stained garments, fresh from the field of battle in Edom, where he has trodden down his foes and taken a fierce vengeance on them.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 63:1-6

The Idumaeans a type of God's enemies. There was a time when Esau sought to slay his brother Jacob ( Genesis 27:41 ); and the same spirit of violence and hatred possessed the Edomite nation during its entire career. Edom strove to debar Israel from entrance into the Holy Land by refusing to give them a passage through her borders ( Numbers 20:14-21 ). She was always ready to join Israel's enemies, and sought perpetually to take Israel at a disadvantage ( 2 Kings 16:6 ; 2 Chronicles... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 63:1-6

The earlier and the later redemption. The energetic and graphic language of the text applies only in part to that Messianic kingdom to which the prophet makes such frequent reference. It obviously relates, primarily and principally, to the deliverance wrought by Jehovah in favour of his people Israel, and is concerned with the redressing of their political wrongs. But the expressions used are strongly suggestive of a far greater redemption, in which all the children of men are vitally... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 63:4

For the day of vengeance is in my heart . Translate , for a day of vengeance was in my heart (comp Isaiah 34:8 ; Isaiah 61:2 ). "A day" is time enough for God to take vengeance, to kill, and to destroy. He hastens over work that is necessary, but uncongenial. But he lengthens out the time of release and redemption for his loved ones. The "day of vengeance" ushers in the "year of redemption." Is come ; rather, was come. The Divine speaker goes back to the time preceding the actual... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 63:4

For the day of vengeance - (See the notes at Isaiah 34:8).And the year of my redeemed is come - The year when my people are to be redeemed. It is a year when their foes are all to be destroyed, and when their entire liberty is to be effected. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 63:2-4

Isaiah 63:2-4. Wherefore art thou red, &c. The dialogue is continued, and the prophet or the church, having inquired concerning the person, now inquires why his habit has been thus sprinkled and stained. I have trodden the wine-press alone I have destroyed the enemies of my people, I have crushed them as grapes are crushed; this being a usual metaphor to describe the utter destruction of a people, Psalms 44:5; Revelation 14:19-20; and the ease with which God can do it, which is no... 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 63:4

day . . . year. Compare Isaiah 61:2 . the year of My redeemed. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 32:35 ). Compare Isaiah 61:2 . redeemed = redeemed as by a kinsman (Exodus 6:6 ). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 63:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 63:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 63:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 63:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 63:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 63:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 63:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 63:2-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 63:1-6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 63:4

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