이사야 Chapter 63

Translation: ESV

1

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.

Key Message

God is the almighty warrior who judges his enemies.

▸God comes like a warrior clothed in crimson.

God comes like a warrior clothed in crimson. Edom and Bozrah represent Israel's enemies. God comes having judged his enemies. This is the background for Revelation 19—'the one clothed in a robe dipped in blood' (the King of kings, Jesus).

Related Verses

He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God.
7

I will recount the steadfast love of the LORD, the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD has granted us, and the great goodness to the house of Israel that he has granted them according to his compassion, according to the abundance of his steadfast love.

Key Message

God's past faithfulness is the foundation for present prayer.

▸Isaiah 63:7–64:12 is Israel's great prayer.

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; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Key Message

God is the one who shares in our suffering.

▸'In all their affliction he was afflicted'—God shared in Israel's suffering.

16

For you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us, and Israel does not acknowledge us; you, O LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name.

Key Message

God is our Father and our Redeemer.

▸'You are our Father'—the core of Israel's experience of God is 'Father.