SECTION IX.—THE JUDGMENT OF GOD ON IDUMAEA (Isaiah 63:1-6).
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Isaiah 63:1-19
The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 63:1-19
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Matthew Henry on Isaiah 63:1-6Isaiah 63:1-6 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThe prophet, in vision, beholds the Messiah returning in triumph from the conquest of his enemies, of whom Edom was a type. Travelling, not as wearied by the combat, but, in the greatness of his strength, prepared to ov…The Triumphs of the Messiah. (b. c. 706.)Isaiah 63:1-6 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE TRIUMPHS OF THE MESSIAH. (B. C. 706.) It is a glorious victory that is here enquired into first and then accounted for. 1. It is a victory obtained by the providence of God over the enemies of Israel; over the Babyl…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 63:1-6Isaiah 63:1-6 · The Pulpit CommentaryA 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 (Isaiah 34:5-10). He now recurs to the subject,…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 63:1Isaiah 63:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryWho 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…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 63:1-6Isaiah 63:1-6 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe Idumaeans a type of God's enemies. There was a time when Esau sought to slay his brother Jacob (Genesis 27:41); and the same spirit of violence and hatred possessed the Edomite nation during its entire career. Edom…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 63:1Isaiah 63:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe coming Saviour. "Mighty to save." The question is asked, Who is this?" and the answer is given in Eastern figures of speech, which represent Christ's character and work. I. THE SAVIOUR COMES WITH A GREAT SACRIFICE.…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Isaiah 63:1-6The prophet, in vision, beholds the Messiah returning in triumph from the conquest of his enemies, of whom Edom was a type. Travelling, not as wearied by the combat, but, in the greatness of his strength, prepared to ov…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Triumphs of the Messiah. (b. c. 706.)THE TRIUMPHS OF THE MESSIAH. (B. C. 706.) It is a glorious victory that is here enquired into first and then accounted for. 1. It is a victory obtained by the providence of God over the enemies of Israel; over the Babyl…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 63:1-6The Idumaeans a type of God's enemies. There was a time when Esau sought to slay his brother Jacob (Genesis 27:41); and the same spirit of violence and hatred possessed the Edomite nation during its entire career. Edom…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 63:1The Conqueror from Edom. The land of Edom was the country inhabited by the descendants of Esau. The original enmity between Esau and Jacob was kept up by the two races. The Edomites were regarded by the Israelites as th…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 63:1-6A 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 (Isaiah 34:5-10). He now recurs to the subject,…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 63:1-6The earlier and the later redemption. The energetic and graphic language of the text applies only in part to that Messianic kingdom to which the prophet makes such frequent reference. It obviously relates, primarily and…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 63:1Who 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…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 63:1The coming Saviour. "Mighty to save." The question is asked, Who is this?" and the answer is given in Eastern figures of speech, which represent Christ's character and work. I. THE SAVIOUR COMES WITH A GREAT SACRIFICE.…Joseph S. Exell and contributors