What are the garments of salvation in Isaiah 61:10?
In Isaiah 61:10, the garments of salvation are God's imputed righteousness that clothes and covers the believer. They picture the same covering Adam and Eve received, not human merit. Salvation means being brought out of a destitute place, and God's righteousness in Christ is placed upon all, covering them.
Les explains that Isaiah 61:10 describes an imputed, covering clothing of God's righteousness, exactly what Adam and Eve experienced. He notes salvation has always meant the same thing: bringing somebody out of a destitute place, like a bankrupt man rescued when a rich uncle dies and leaves him a stash of money. Isaiah says God clothed him with garments of salvation and covered him, and Romans likewise says the righteousness of Christ is placed unto all and upon all, so it covers us.
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
More Questions
What does God clothe us with according to Isaiah 61:10?
God clothes us with the garments of salvation and covers us with the robe of righteousness (Isaiah 61:10).
How does Isaiah 61:10 relate to Romans' teaching about the righteousness of God upon believers?
Isaiah 61:10's clothing imagery corresponds to Romans' teaching about the righteousness of God coming upon all who believe.