Who is the one coming from Edom with dyed garments from Bozrah in Isaiah 63:1?
Isaiah 63:1 identifies the one coming from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah, as Christ. The prophet’s imagery pictures His return in glorious apparel and strength, speaking righteousness and mighty to save, as He comes to bring judgment upon the gathered armies.
Les explains that Isaiah 63:1 is a symbolic picture tied to the grape harvest. Edom is located southeast of the Dead Sea, and Bozrah is named with dyed garments. Les identifies the coming figure as Christ, returning in glory and strength to bring judgment upon the gathered armies. Verse 2 asks why His apparel is red like one treading the wine vat, continuing the analogy of grapes being trampled. Les connects this to God dealing with the peoples of the world, showing that all Scripture fits together.
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.