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Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength? &#8220It is I, proclaiming victory, mighty to save.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/isaiah/63.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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!” <a href="/esv/isaiah/63.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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.” <a href="/bsb/isaiah/63.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” <a href="/kjv/isaiah/63.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/63.htm">New King James Version</a> 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.” <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/63.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Who is this who comes from Edom, With garments of glowing colors from Bozrah, This One who is majestic in His apparel, Marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, the One who speaks in righteousness, mighty to save.” <a href="/nasb/isaiah/63.htm">NASB 1995</a> Who is this who comes from Edom, With garments of glowing colors from Bozrah, This One who is majestic in His apparel, Marching in the greatness of His strength? &#8220It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/63.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Who is this who comes from Edom, With garments of glowing colors from Bozrah, This One who is majestic in His apparel, Marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” <a href="/lsb/isaiah/63.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Who is this who comes from Edom, With garments of glowing colors from Bozrah, This One who is majestic in His clothing, Marching in the greatness of His power? “It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” <a href="/amp/isaiah/63.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Who is this who comes from Edom, With crimson-stained garments from Bozrah [in Edom], This One (the Messiah) who is majestic in His apparel, Marching in the greatness of His might? “It is I, [the One] who speaks in righteousness [proclaiming vindication], mighty to save.” <a href="/csb/isaiah/63.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Who is this coming from Edom in crimson-stained garments from Bozrah — this one who is splendid in his apparel, striding in his formidable might? It is I, proclaiming vindication, powerful to save. <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/63.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Who is this coming from Edom in crimson-stained garments from Bozrah— this One who is splendid in His apparel, rising up proudly in His great might? It is I, proclaiming vindication, powerful to save. <a href="/asv/isaiah/63.htm">American Standard Version</a> Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. <a href="/cev/isaiah/63.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Who is this coming from Bozrah in Edom with clothes stained red? Who is this hero marching in his glorious uniform? "It's me, the LORD! I have won the battle, and I can save you!" <a href="/erv/isaiah/63.htm">English Revised Version</a> Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/63.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Who is this coming from Bozrah in Edom with his clothes stained bright red? Who is this dressed in splendor, going forward with great strength? "It is I, the LORD. I am coming to announce my victory. I am powerful enough to save [you]." <a href="/gnt/isaiah/63.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Who is this coming from the city of Bozrah in Edom? Who is this so splendidly dressed in red, marching along in power and strength?" It is the LORD, powerful to save, coming to announce his victory. <a href="/isv/isaiah/63.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, in garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in such splendor, marching in his great might? It is I, speaking in vindication, mighty to save. <a href="/msb/isaiah/63.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? ?It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.? <a href="/net/isaiah/63.htm">NET Bible</a> Who is this who comes from Edom, dressed in bright red, coming from Bozrah? Who is this one wearing royal attire, who marches confidently because of his great strength? "It is I, the one who announces vindication, and who is able to deliver!" <a href="/nheb/isaiah/63.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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? "It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save." <a href="/wbt/isaiah/63.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. <a href="/web/isaiah/63.htm">World English Bible</a> Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? Who is this who is glorious in his clothing, marching in the greatness of his strength? “It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/63.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Who [is] this coming from Edom? With dyed garments from Bozrah? This that is honorable in His clothing, "" Traveling in the abundance of His power? “I, speaking in righteousness, mighty to save.” <a href="/ylt/isaiah/63.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Who is this coming from Edom? With dyed garments from Bozrah? This that is honourable in his clothing, Travelling in the abundance of his power?' -- 'I, speaking in righteousness, mighty to save.' <a href="/slt/isaiah/63.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who this coming from Edom, splendid with garments from Bozra? this adorned in his attire, bowing himself in his strength? I, speaking in justice, great for salvation.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/63.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> WHO is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bosra, this beautiful one in his robe, walking in the greatness of his strength. I, that speak justice, and am a defender to save. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/63.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Who is this, who arrives from Edom with dyed garments from Bozrah? This is the Handsome One in his robe, advancing by the fullness of his strength. It is I, the Speaker of Justice, and I am the Fighter for Salvation. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/63.htm">New American Bible</a> Who is this that comes from Edom, in crimsoned garments, from Bozrah? Who is this, glorious in his apparel, striding in the greatness of his strength? “It is I, I who announce vindication, mighty to save.” <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/63.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Who is this that comes from Edom, from Bozrah in garments stained crimson? Who is this so splendidly robed, marching in his great might?” “It is I, announcing vindication, mighty to save.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/63.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Who is this that comes from Edom with crimson garments from Bozrah? And who is glorious in his apparel and mighty in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/63.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Who is this who comes from Edum and his garments are blood red from Butsar and is beautiful in his clothing and mighty in the abundance of his power? I am speaking in righteousness and am immense to save<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/63.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Who is this that cometh from Edom, With crimsoned garments from Bozrah? This that is glorious in his apparel, Stately in the greatness of his strength?'-- 'I that speak in victory, mighty to save.'-- <a href="/sep/isaiah/63.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Who is this that is come from Edom, with red garments from Bosor? thus fair in his apparel, with mighty strength? I speak of righteousness and saving judgment. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/63-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=13813" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/63.htm">God's Judgment on the Nations</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî- (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">is this</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">coming</a> <a href="/hebrew/123.htm" title="123: mê·’ĕ·ḏō·wm (Prep-m:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a condiment. Or oedowm; from 'adom; red; Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region occupied by him.">from Edom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1224.htm" title="1224: mib·bā·ṣə·rāh (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Bozrah -- fortress, a city in Edom, also one in Moab. The same as botsrah; Botsrah, a place in Edom.">from Bozrah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2556.htm" title="2556: ḥă·mūṣ (N-msc) -- To be pungent, in taste, in color. A primitive root; to be pungent; i.e. In taste, in color.">with crimson-stained</a> <a href="/hebrew/899.htm" title="899: bə·ḡā·ḏîm (N-mp) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage.">garments?</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">Who is this</a> <a href="/hebrew/3830.htm" title="3830: bil·ḇū·šōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A garment, clothing, raiment. Or lbush; from labash; a garment; by implication A wife.">robed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1921.htm" title="1921: hā·ḏūr (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To honor, adorn, perhaps to swell. A primitive root; to swell up; by implication, to favor or honour, be high or proud.">in splendor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6808.htm" title="6808: ṣō·‘eh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To stoop, bend, incline. A primitive root; to tip over, i.e. depopulate; by implication, to imprison or conquer; to lie down.">marching</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: bə·rōḇ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">in the greatness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: kō·ḥōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">of His strength?</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">“It is I,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: mə·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">proclaiming</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: biṣ·ḏā·qāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">vindication,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">mighty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: lə·hō·wō·šî·a‘ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">to save.”</a> 2Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/19-13.htm">Revelation 19:13-15</a> He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. / The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses. / And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11</a> Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Revelation 19:19</a> Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. <a href="/revelation/14-19.htm">Revelation 14:19-20</a> So the angel swung his sickle over the earth and gathered the grapes of the earth, and he threw them into the great winepress of God’s wrath. / And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and the blood that flowed from it rose as high as the bridles of the horses for a distance of 1,600 stadia. <a href="/revelation/19-21.htm">Revelation 19:21</a> And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. <a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13-15</a> and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. / The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a> And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. <a href="/revelation/19-12.htm">Revelation 19:12</a> He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Revelation 19:17-18</a> Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a> But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10-11</a> The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. / He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes. <a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Psalm 45:3-5</a> Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor. / In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. / Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet. <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Psalm 2:9</a> You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” <a href="/zechariah/14-3.htm">Zechariah 14:3</a> Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle. <a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Zechariah 1:8</a> I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Who is this that comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.is this<a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Psalm 24:7-10</a> Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in… <a href="/songs/3-6.htm">Song of Solomon 3:6</a> Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?<a href="/songs/6-10.htm">Song of Solomon 6:10</a> Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?from Edom<a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm">Isaiah 34:5,6</a> For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Idumea, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment… <a href="/psalms/137-7.htm">Psalm 137:7</a> Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.dyed<a href="/isaiah/63-2.htm">Isaiah 63:2,3</a> Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat? … <a href="/isaiah/9-5.htm">Isaiah 9:5</a> For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.<a href="/revelation/19-13.htm">Revelation 19:13</a> And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.Bozrah<a href="/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11,12</a> Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever: … glorious Heb.<a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Psalm 45:3,4</a> Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty… <a href="/revelation/11-17.htm">Revelation 11:17,18</a> Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned… speak<a href="/isaiah/45-19.htm">Isaiah 45:19,23</a> I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right… <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?mighty<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">Announcing</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-1.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-6.htm">Bozrah</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Colors</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Crimson</a> <a href="/job/38-14.htm">Dyed</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-11.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-3.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-4.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-13.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-3.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-7.htm">Glowing</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-9.htm">Great</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-10.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-13.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-15.htm">Majestic</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-9.htm">Marching</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-15.htm">Power</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-15.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-2.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/104-1.htm">Robed</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-1.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-1.htm">Save</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-6.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-13.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-3.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-3.htm">Stained</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-2.htm">Stately</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-20.htm">Stepping</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-8.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-31.htm">Striding</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-8.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-15.htm">Traveling</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-13.htm">Travelling</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-11.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-2.htm">Vindication</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-15.htm">Announcing</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-2.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-24.htm">Bozrah</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-2.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-16.htm">Colors</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-30.htm">Crimson</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-15.htm">Dyed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-26.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-30.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-9.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-2.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-4.htm">Glowing</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-22.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-3.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-7.htm">Majestic</a> <a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Marching</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-15.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Power</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Right</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-4.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Robed</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-2.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-5.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-4.htm">Save</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-6.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-18.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-3.htm">Stained</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-8.htm">Stately</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-12.htm">Stepping</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-6.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-31.htm">Striding</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Traveling</a> <a href="/matthew/17-22.htm">Travelling</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-5.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-10.htm">Vindication</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 63</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Christ shows who he is</a> 2. <a href="/isaiah/63-2.htm">What his victory over his enemies</a> 7. <a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">And what his mercy toward his church</a> 10. <a href="/isaiah/63-10.htm">In his just wrath he remembers his free mercy</a> 15. <a href="/isaiah/63-15.htm">The church, in her prayer</a> 17. <a href="/isaiah/63-17.htm">And complaint, professes her faith</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The mention of Edom here may represent God's judgment against nations opposing His will. Edom's history of conflict with Israel is documented in <a href="/genesis/36.htm">Genesis 36</a> and Obadiah, where Edom's eventual downfall is prophesied.from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Bozrah was a major city in Edom, known for its fortifications. The crimson-stained garments suggest a victorious warrior returning from battle, symbolizing divine judgment. This imagery parallels <a href="/revelation/19-13.htm">Revelation 19:13</a>, where Christ is depicted with a robe dipped in blood, emphasizing His role as a divine warrior.Who is this robed in splendor, The splendor of the robe signifies majesty and authority, often associated with divine presence. This imagery is reminiscent of the transfiguration of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a>, where His divine nature is revealed in radiant glory.marching in the greatness of His strength? The phrase highlights the power and authority of the figure, suggesting an unstoppable force. This echoes the depiction of God as a mighty warrior in <a href="/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3</a> and <a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">Psalm 24:8</a>, emphasizing His ability to deliver and protect His people.“It is I, proclaiming vindication, The speaker identifies Himself as the one bringing justice. This aligns with the messianic role of Jesus, who in <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18-19</a>, declares His mission to proclaim freedom and justice, fulfilling Isaiah's prophecies.mighty to save.” This phrase underscores the power to deliver and redeem, a central theme in the Bible. It connects to passages like <a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17</a>, where God is described as a mighty savior, and to the New Testament portrayal of Jesus as the Savior of the world in <a href="/john/4-42.htm">John 4:42</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a> A nation descended from Esau, often representing opposition to Israel. In biblical symbolism, Edom can represent the enemies of God's people. 2. <a href="/topical/b/bozrah.htm">Bozrah</a> A major city in Edom, known for its fortifications. It symbolizes a place of judgment in this context. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_warrior.htm">The Warrior</a> The figure described in the verse, robed in splendor and mighty to save, is often interpreted as a representation of God or the Messiah, coming in judgment and salvation. 4. <a href="/topical/c/crimson-stained_garments.htm">Crimson-Stained Garments</a> Symbolic of judgment and victory. The color crimson can denote blood, indicating a battle or sacrifice. 5. <a href="/topical/v/vindication.htm">Vindication</a> The act of clearing someone of blame or suspicion. Here, it refers to God's justice and righteousness being revealed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a> God is depicted as a mighty warrior, emphasizing His ultimate authority and power over nations and history. <a href="/topical/t/the_dual_role_of_christ.htm">The Dual Role of Christ</a> The imagery of crimson-stained garments highlights both judgment and salvation, reflecting Christ's role as both judge and savior. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_divine_justice.htm">The Reality of Divine Justice</a> The passage reminds believers of the certainty of God's justice, encouraging them to live righteously and trust in His ultimate vindication. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_edom.htm">Symbolism of Edom</a> Edom represents opposition to God, reminding believers to examine areas of their lives that may be in conflict with God's will. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_salvation.htm">Hope in Salvation</a> Despite the imagery of judgment, the passage offers hope through the proclamation of salvation, encouraging believers to find assurance in God's saving power.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_63.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 63</a> <a href="/q/can_isaiah_63_be_verified_historically.htm">Given the ancient Near Eastern context, can Isaiah 63’s descriptions be verified by any archaeological or historical records, or do they remain purely theological assertions?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_63_1-3_show_divine_justice.htm">In Isaiah 63:1–3, how can the imagery of garments stained with blood be reconciled with the prophet’s claim of divine justice without external historical evidence? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_isaiah_63's_violence.htm">Isaiah 63:7–9 speaks of God’s lovingkindness and mercy; how can this be harmonized with the violent imagery earlier in the chapter? </a> <a href="/q/did_edom_face_ezekiel_25_12-14's_judgment.htm">In Ezekiel 25:12–14, is there verifiable evidence that Edom suffered the precise judgment described, or might this be an unfulfilled prophecy? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/63.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>LXIII.(1) Who is this that cometh from Edom? . . .--There is no apparent connection between <a href="/context/isaiah/63-1.htm" title="Who is this that comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.">Isaiah 63:1-6</a> and what precedes and follows. They must be dealt with, accordingly, as a separate section, though not, as some critics have suggested, by a different writer. To understand its relation to the prophet's mind, we must remember the part which Edom had taken during the history of which Isaiah was cognisant, perhaps also that which he foresaw they would take in the period that was to follow. That part had been one of persistent hostility. They had been allied with the Tyrians against Judah, and had been guilty of ruthless atrocities (<a href="/context/amos/1-9.htm" title="Thus said the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant:">Amos 1:9-11</a>). They had carried off Jewish prisoners as slaves (<a href="/context/obadiah/1-10.htm" title="For your violence against your brother Jacob shame shall cover you, and you shall be cut off for ever.">Obadiah 1:10-11</a>). They had been allies of the Assyrian invaders (<a href="/psalms/83-6.htm" title="The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;">Psalm 83:6</a>), and had smitten Judah in the days of Ahaz (<a href="/2_chronicles/28-17.htm" title="For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives.">2Chronicles 28:17</a>). If we think of the prophet as seeing in spirit the working of the old enmity at a later period, we may extend the induction to their exultation at the capture of Jerusalem (<a href="/psalms/137-7.htm" title="Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Raze it, raze it, even to the foundation thereof.">Psalm 137:7</a>; <a href="/lamentations/4-21.htm" title="Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwell in the land of Uz; the cup also shall pass through to you: you shall be drunken, and shall make yourself naked.">Lamentations 4:21</a>). The memory of these things sank deep into the nation, and the first words of the last of the prophets echo the old hatred (<a href="/context/malachi/1-2.htm" title="I have loved you, said the LORD. Yet you say, Wherein have you loved us? Was not Esau Jacob's brother? said the LORD: yet I loved Jacob,">Malachi 1:2-4</a>). In the later days of Judaism, where Rabbis uttered their curses against their oppressors, Edom was substituted for Rome, as St. John substitutes Babylon (<a href="/revelation/18-2.htm" title="And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.">Revelation 18:2</a>). Isaiah, possibly starting from the memory of some recent outrages in the reign of Hezekiah, and taking Edom as the representative of all the nearer hereditary enemies of Israel, into an ecstacy of jubilation, and sees the conquering king returning from his work of vengeance. The form is that of a warrior coming from the Idumsean Bozrah (as distinct from that in the Hauran, <a href="/jeremiah/48-24.htm" title="And on Kerioth, and on Bozrah, and on all the cities of the land of Moab, far or near.">Jeremiah 48:24</a>) in bright-red garments. And the colour (as in <a href="/revelation/19-13.htm" title="And he was clothed with a clothing dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.">Revelation 19:13</a>) is not that of the scarlet dress worn by soldiers (<a href="/nahum/2-3.htm" title="The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are in scarlet: the chariots shall be with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken.">Nahum 2:3</a>), but that of blood just shed. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/63.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 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 (<a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm">Isaiah 34:5-10</a>). 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. The Idumaeans probably represent the world-power; and the "day of vengeance" may be one still future, in which the enemies of God will feel the weight of his hand. The description stands by itself, neither connected with what goes before nor with what follows. It has the appearance of a separate poem, which accident has placed in its present position. In form it is "a lyrico-dramatic dialogue between the prophet as a bystander and a victorious warrior (i.e. Jehovah) returning from battle in Idumaea" (Cheyne). Verse 1. - Who is this? The prophet opens the dialogue with an inquiry, "Who is it that presents himself before him suddenly in a strange guise?" He comes from Edom, from Bozrah - a principal Edomite city (see the comment on Isaiah 34:6) - with dyed garments; or, rather, with blood-red garments-garments incarnadined with gore. "Who is this," again he asks, "that is glorious (or, splendid) in his apparel" - the blood-stained vesture of the conqueror was a glory to him (<a href="/nahum/2-3.htm">Nahum 2:3</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-13.htm">Revelation 19:13</a>)- "as he travels" (or, "bends forward" ) in the greatness of his strength - exhibiting in his movements a mighty indomitable strength? Who is it? The reply is immediate - I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save; i.e. I, whose every word is "holy, just, and true," who alone am able to "save to the uttermost all that come to me" (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>). The answer unmistakably indicates that the figure which has appeared to the prophet is that of Jehovah. <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/63-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Who מִי־ (mî-) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix is this זֶ֣ה ׀ (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that coming בָּ֣א (bā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go from Edom, מֵאֱד֗וֹם (mê·’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> The name of a condiment from Bozrah מִבָּצְרָ֔ה (mib·bā·ṣə·rāh) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1224.htm">Strong's 1224: </a> Bozrah -- 'fortress', a city in Edom, also one in Moab with crimson-stained חֲמ֤וּץ (ḥă·mūṣ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2556.htm">Strong's 2556: </a> To be pungent, in taste, in color garments? בְּגָדִים֙ (bə·ḡā·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage Who is this זֶ֚ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that robed בִּלְבוּשׁ֔וֹ (bil·ḇū·šōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3830.htm">Strong's 3830: </a> A garment, clothing, raiment in splendor, הָד֣וּר (hā·ḏūr) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1921.htm">Strong's 1921: </a> To swell up, to favor, honour, be high, proud marching צֹעֶ֖ה (ṣō·‘eh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6808.htm">Strong's 6808: </a> To tip over, depopulate, to imprison, conquer, to lie down in the greatness בְּרֹ֣ב (bə·rōḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> Multitude, abundance, greatness of His strength? כֹּח֑וֹ (kō·ḥōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> A small reptile (of unknown species) “It is I אֲנִ֛י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I who speak מְדַבֵּ֥ר (mə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue in righteousness, בִּצְדָקָ֖ה (biṣ·ḏā·qāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> Rightness, subjectively, objectively mighty רַ֥ב (raḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great to save.” לְהוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃ (lə·hō·wō·šî·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 63:1 Who is this who comes from Edom (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/62-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 62:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 62:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/63-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 63:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 63:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>