Why did the prophet rejoice in Isaiah 61:10?
The prophet rejoiced in Isaiah 61:10 because God had clothed him with the garments of salvation. His joy was not based on abundant sheep, wealth, or better circumstances than his countrymen, but on the imputed righteousness of God, the spiritual covering that hides old Adam.
Les explains that Isaiah 61:10 gives a clearer picture of the imputed righteousness of God. The prophet's joy was not because he had multitudes of sheep, all kinds of wealth, or it better than his countrymen. He rejoiced because God clothed him with the garments of salvation. This is the same spiritual garment that covered Adam in Genesis and clothes a believer in Romans 3—the imputed righteousness of God that hides old Adam.
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
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.
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).