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John Gill
INTRODUCTION TO Isaiah 63 This chapter contains a prophecy of the vengeance of Christ upon the enemies of his church in the latter day, whereby complete salvation would be obtained for them; and this illustrated by the mercies of God to the people of Israel of old; and is concluded with the church s prayer to him. The account of the vengeance taken by Christ on his enemies is introduced by a...
John Gill
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah?.... These are not the words of the angels at the time of Christ's ascension to heaven; or of the people of Israel; but rather of the prophet, or of the church he represents; by whom this question is put, not concerning Michael the archangel returning from fighting the king of Persia, for what has Edom and Bozrah to do with Persia?...
Matthew Henry
In this chapter we have, I. God coming towards his people in ways of mercy and deliverance, and this is to be joined to the close of the foregoing chapter, where it was said to Zion, "Behold, thy salvation comes;" for here it is shown how it comes, ver. 1-6. II. God's people meeting him with their devotions, and addressing themselves to him with suitable affections; and this part of the chapter...
Charles H. Spurgeon
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. Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat? I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me; for I will tread them in...
Charles H. Spurgeon
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? Who can HE be, this mysterious personage, this friend of God’s people, this destroyer of their enemies? Who can HE be? “Who is this that comes from Edom, All his raiment stain’d with blood; To the slave proclaiming freedom; Bringing and bestowing good: Glorious in the garb he wears, Glorious in the spoils he bears?” Isa_63:1. This...