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Isaiah Chapter 63
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1 Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this who is glorious in his clothing, marching in the greatness of his strength? I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.

2 Why are you red in your clothing, and your garments like him who treads in the wine vat?

3 I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the peoples there was no man with me: yes, I trod them in my anger, and trampled them in my wrath; and their lifeblood is sprinkled on my garments, and I have stained all my clothing.

4 For the day of vengeance was in my heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.

5 I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore my own arm brought salvation to me; and my wrath, it upheld me.

6 I trod down the peoples in my anger, and made them drunk in my wrath, and I poured out their lifeblood on the earth.

7 I will make mention of the loving kindnesses of Yahweh, [and] the praises of Yahweh, according to all that Yahweh has bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he has bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.

8 For he said, Surely, they are my people, children who will not deal falsely: so he was their Savior.

9 In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bore them, and carried them all the days of old.

10 But they rebelled, and grieved his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, [and] himself fought against them.

11 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses [and] his people, [saying], Where is he who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of his flock? where is he who put his holy Spirit in the midst of them?

12 who caused his glorious arm to go at the right hand of Moses? who divided the waters before them, to make himself an everlasting name?

13 who led them through the depths, as a horse in the wilderness, so that they didn't stumble?

14 As the cattle that go down into the valley, the Spirit of Yahweh caused them to rest; so did you lead your people, to make yourself a glorious name.

15 Look down from heaven, and see from the habitation of your holiness and of your glory: where are your zeal and your mighty acts? the yearning of your heart and your compassion is restrained toward me.

16 For you are our Father, though Abraham doesn't know us, and Israel does not acknowledge us: you, Yahweh, are our Father; our Redeemer from everlasting is your name.

17 O Yahweh, why do you make us to err from your ways, and harden our heart from your fear? Return for your servants' sake, the tribes of your inheritance.

18 Your holy people possessed [it] but a little while: our adversaries have trodden down your sanctuary.

19 We are become as they over whom you never bear rule, as those who were not called by your name.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Isaiah 63 about?
It opens with a vivid vision of a warrior figure coming from Edom with garments stained red from treading a winepress of judgment 'alone' (vv.1-3) - imagery echoed at Revelation 19:13-15 - then recalls God's past kindness to Israel through Moses (vv.7-14).
What does the winepress imagery in Isaiah 63:3 mean?
The speaker says he trod the winepress 'alone' with no one from among the peoples to help him, describing how their blood was 'sprinkled upon my garments' as an image of solitary judgment.
What does Isaiah 63:9 say about God's involvement in Israel's suffering?
It says 'In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them,' describing how God 'bare them, and carried them all the days of old' out of love and pity.

Today's Verse

Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;

Ezekiel 17:2 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

Verse 16 ends in a plea, 'Doubtless thou art our father,' as Israel appeals to God despite its rebellion. This imagery of the warrior in bloodstained robes reappears in Revelation 19:13-15; the story continues in Isaiah 64.