Bible Commentary

Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, [and] his people, [saying], Where [is] he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? where [is] he that put his Holy Spirit within him? 11. In adversity the people realised the privilege they had forfeited by their rebellion, and longed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 63:11”

But they rebelled, and vexed his Holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, [and] he fought against them. 10. and vexed his holy Spirit ] Comp. Act 7:51; Eph 4:30. Except here and in Isa 63:11 and Psa 51:11 the predicate “holy” is never in the O.T. used of the spirit of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 63:10”

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. 9. In all their affliction he was afflicted ] (lit. “there was affliction to Him”). This is the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 63:9”

For he said, Surely they [are] my people, children [that] will not lie: so he was their Savior. 8. The retrospect goes back to the beginning of the nation’s history, when Jehovah’s affection for His people was still unimpaired. Cf. Hos 11:1, “When Israel was a child then I loved him.” children ( sons) that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 63:8”

I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, [and] the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. 7. I will mention … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 63:7”

And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them drunk in my fury, and I will bring down their strength to the earth. 6. Repetition of the thought of Isa 63:3. And I will tread down the people ] R.V. rightly, And I trod down the peoples, though the verb differs … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 63:6”

And I looked, and [there was] none to help; and I wondered that [there was] none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me. 5. Comp. ch. Isa 59:16. The verse explains why it is that Jehovah treads the winepress “ alone ” ( Isa 63:3). The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 63:5”

For the day of vengeance [is] in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come. 4. the day of vengeance ] announced in ch. Isa 61:2. is in mine heart ] i.e. in my purpose. the year of my redeemed ] Another rendering, preferred by many authorities, is the year of my redemption: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 63:4”

I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people [there was] none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. I have trodden the wine-press alone – I, Yahweh, have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 63:3”

Wherefore [art thou] red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the wine vat? 2. The meaning of Jehovah’s appearing is not yet explained, and so the dialogue proceeds. Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel ] Better, Wherefore is there red on thine apparel; the form of the question indicating … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 63:2”