Isaiah 63:1 kjv
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.
Isaiah 63:1 nkjv
Who is this who comes from Edom, With dyed garments from Bozrah, This One who is glorious in His apparel, Traveling in the greatness of His strength?? "I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save."
Isaiah 63:1 niv
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength? "It is I, proclaiming victory, mighty to save."
Isaiah 63:1 esv
Who is this who comes from Edom, in crimsoned garments from Bozrah, he who is splendid in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? "It is I, speaking in righteousness, mighty to save."
Isaiah 63:1 nlt
Who is this who comes from Edom,
from the city of Bozrah,
with his clothing stained red?
Who is this in royal robes,
marching in his great strength?
"It is I, the LORD, announcing your salvation!
It is I, the LORD, who has the power to save!"
Isaiah 63 1 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 63:1 | Who is this that comes from Edom, | Isa 34:6 |
| Isa 63:1 | with dyed garments from Bozrah, | Rev 19:13 |
| Isa 63:1 | This one that appears in the brightness of his apparel? | Rev 1:14 |
| Isa 63:1 | Walking in the greatness of his might? | Psa 21:13 |
| Isa 63:1 | “It is I who speak in righteousness, | Psa 45:3-4 |
| Isa 63:1 | mighty to save.” | Isa 43:3 |
| Isa 63:2 | “Why are your garments red, | Rev 14:20 |
| Isa 63:2 | and your apparel like that of one who treads in the winepress?” | Rev 19:15 |
| Isa 63:3 | “I have trodden the winepress alone, | Lam 1:15 |
| Isa 63:3 | and from the peoples no one was with me; | Psa 98:1 |
| Isa 63:3 | I trod them in my anger and trampled them in my wrath; | Psa 110:1 |
| Isa 63:3 | their lifeblood spattered on my garments, | Jer 48:33 |
| Isa 63:3 | and I stained all my apparel. | Ezek 25:17 |
| Isa 63:4 | For a day of vengeance was in my heart, | Isa 34:2, 8 |
| Isa 63:4 | and my year of redemption has come. | Luke 4:18-19 |
| Isa 63:5 | I looked, but there was no one to help; | Psa 22:11, 15 |
| Isa 63:5 | I was appalled that there was no one to uphold; | Job 9:33 |
| Isa 63:5 | so my own arm brought me salvation, | Psa 98:1 |
| Isa 63:5 | and my wrath sustained me. | Psa 110:2 |
| Isa 63:6 | I trod down peoples in my anger | Rev 19:15 |
| Isa 63:6 | and made them drunk in my wrath, | Jer 25:15-16 |
| Isa 63:6 | and I poured their lifeblood on the ground.” | Psa 72:4 |
Isaiah 63 verses
Isaiah 63 1 Meaning
Isaiah 63:1 vividly portrays a powerful and triumphant figure arriving from Edom. This divine warrior, clothed in crimson and His garments stained with the blood of His enemies, signifies God's ultimate victory and judgment against sin and wickedness. The imagery suggests immense power and the completion of a decisive battle.
Isaiah 63 1 Context
Chapter 63 begins the final prophetic section of Isaiah, often referred to as Isaiah's "apocalypse." This passage comes after chapters 60-62, which offer promises of future glory, restoration, and the triumphant return of the Lord. Chapter 63 marks a shift to focus on the means by which this glorious future is brought about – God's decisive intervention and judgment against His enemies. The historical context points to a time when the people of God have suffered greatly and long for divine intervention. Edom, a nation historically hostile to Israel, often symbolizes those who oppose God's people and His purposes, making it a fitting location for this divine warrior's appearance.
Isaiah 63 1 Word analysis
- Who (מִי): A Hebrew interrogative pronoun, immediately posing a question of identity and significance.
- is this: Points to a singular, approaching entity.
- that comes: Emphasizes movement and arrival.
- from Edom: Edom was a nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother. Historically, they were adversaries to Israel. Its mention here, especially as the origin of this powerful figure, strongly suggests conflict and victory over an enemy representing opposition to God.
- with dyed garments: Refers to clothing stained with color. Here, the context points to the color of blood.
- from Bozrah: Bozrah was a prominent city in Edom, known for its red wine and, symbolically, for its winepresses. This reinforces the connection to a winepress filled with the juice (blood) of grapes (enemies).
- this one: Continues to focus on the individual identity.
- that appears: Signifies visible presence and a striking appearance.
- in the brightness of his apparel: Suggests His raiment is resplendent, perhaps even glowing, due to the immense power and glory associated with His victory.
- Walking: Denotes His posture and mode of movement, implying steady and powerful advance.
- in the greatness: Signifies the immensity and scale of His power.
- of his might: Highlights His inherent strength and capability.
Words-group by words-group analysis:
- "Who is this that comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah?": This initial question establishes a dramatic scene. The geographical origin (Edom/Bozrah) is not just literal but symbolic of God’s enemies and His decisive action against them. The "dyed garments" are the first hint of the violent conquest.
- "This one that appears in the brightness of his apparel?": The contrast between the stained garments and the brightness of His apparel is significant. It implies that despite the stain of battle (symbolic of judgment on sin), His fundamental nature remains glorious and pure, a testament to His divine nature.
- "Walking in the greatness of his might?": This phrase emphasizes the sustained and overwhelming power with which He approaches, confirming His supreme authority and capability to achieve the victory described.
Isaiah 63 1 Bonus Section
The imagery in Isaiah 63:1, particularly the dyed garments and the winepress metaphor, is powerfully fulfilled and echoed in the New Testament, most explicitly in the Book of Revelation. The Lord Jesus, described in Revelation 19:13 as "clothed with a robe dipped in blood," speaks directly to this prophetic vision. This clarifies that the "blood" is His own shed blood (symbolically) for atonement and His shed blood (judgmentally) on His enemies. The context strongly connects this imagery to Christ's ultimate victory over sin and evil at His second coming, where He executes divine judgment upon the earth, a fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan for His people and judgment for His foes. The "year of redemption" mentioned in verse 4 further aligns with Christ’s work on the cross and His anticipated final victory.
Isaiah 63 1 Commentary
Isaiah 63:1 initiates a vision of divine triumph. The figure approaching, described as coming from Edom with stained garments, is unequivocally the Lord Jesus Christ. Edom’s association with opposition makes His victory over it symbolically potent. The "dyed garments" are not merely blood-stained from a literal battle but represent His atoning sacrifice and His conquest over sin, death, and all adversarial powers. His resplendent appearance, despite the imagery of conflict, points to His ultimate holiness and the glorious outcome of His redemptive work. This is God's sovereign action, His power displayed, and His wrath executing judgment while simultaneously achieving salvation.