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Colour coded details of our beloved TaNaKh:

1. Torah = History & Law, 2. Nevi’im = The Prophets. 3. *Ketuvim = all other Writings.

*The Ketuvim - Includes, Poetical books - Psalms, Proverbs, Job, the Megillot, or Scrolls - Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations of Jeremiah, Ecclesiastes, and Esther, prophecy of Daniel, and history of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles I & II.

Please Note: Some alterations or (additions) have been made relating to ‘Names’ and ‘Attributes’ of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, having been corrected like it once was pre the “Masoretic Text”.

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Remember the following truth from our beloved Torah!

“Ye shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which I command you, NEITHER SHALL YE DIMINISH FROM IT, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם - the LORD your Eloleichem, which I command you”. Davarim - Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).

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“Isaiah Chapter 63”

With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.

Introduction:

Isaiah 63 is a powerful prophetic oracle that opens with a dramatic, almost a cinematic scene: a figure coming from Edom in crimson garments and אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s (God’s) own voice answering, describing a solitary, vengeful treading of the winepress and then shifting to a lament and plea for mercy from Israel’s suffering. The chapter moves from a Divine victory and judgment (vv.1-6) to remembrance, compassion, and intercession (vv.7-19). The public domain JPS-1917 text is a reliable base for study!

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Let us now read Yeshayahu - Isaiah Chapter 63: (JPS-1917 version of our Tanakh).

1. ‘Who is this that cometh from Edom, with crimsoned garments from Bozrah? This that is glorious in his apparel, stately in the greatness of his strength?’ ‘I that speak in victory, mighty to save’.

2. Wherefore is Thine apparel red, and Thy garments like his that treadeth in the winevat?'-3. 'I have trodden the winepress alone, and of the peoples there was no man with Me; yea, I trod them in Mine anger, and trampled them in My fury; and their lifeblood is dashed against My garments, and I have stained all My raiment.

4. For the day of vengeance that was in My heart, and My year of redemption are come.

5. And I looked, and there was none to help, and I beheld in astonishment, and there was none to uphold; therefore Mine own arm brought salvation unto Me, and My fury, it upheld Me.

6. And I trod down the peoples in Mine anger, and made them drunk with My fury, and I poured out their lifeblood on the earth’.

7. I will make mention of the mercies of יְהוָה - the LORD, and the praises of יְהוָה - the LORD, according to all that יְהוָה - the LORD hath bestowed on us; and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which He hath bestowed on them according to His compassions, and according to the multitude of His mercies. 8 For He said: 'Surely, they are My people, children that will not deal falsely'; so He was their Saviour.

9. 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.

10. But they rebelled, and grieved His holy spirit; therefore He was turned to be their enemy, Himself fought against them.

11. Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses: ‘Where is He that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is He that put His holy spirit in the midst of them?

12. That caused His glorious arm to go at the right hand of Moses? That divided the water before them, to make Himself an everlasting Name?

13 That led them through the deep, as a horse in the wilderness, without stumbling?

14. As the cattle that go down into the valley, the spirit of יְהוָה - the LORD caused them to rest; so didst Thou lead Thy people, to make Thyself a glorious Name’.

15. Look down from heaven, and see, even from Thy holy and glorious habitation; Where is Thy zeal and Thy mighty acts, the yearning of Thy heart and Thy compassions, now restrained toward me?

16. For Thou art our Father; for Abraham knoweth us not, and Israel doth not acknowledge us; Thou, O יְהוָה - LORD, art our Father, our Redeemer from everlasting is Thy Name.

17. O יְהוָה - LORD, why dost Thou make us to err from Thy ways, and hardenest our heart from Thy fear? Return for Thy servants' sake, the tribes of Thine inheritance.

18. Thy holy people they have well nigh driven out, our adversaries have trodden down Thy sanctuary.

19. We are become as they over whom Thou never borest rule, as they that were not called by Thy Name. Oh, that Thou wouldest rend the heavens, that Thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might quake at Thy presence,

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Let us now learn fro te ‘verse by verse’ paraphrase with an explanation:

For the regular reader, in this study, I have used a somewhat different means of using the verse by verse, as you will notice a slight differences to other studies.

Verse 1. Who is this coming from Edom?

Paraphrase: A majestic figure returns from battle.

Explanation: The crowd’s question sets a scene of triumph; Edom/Bozrah symbolize Israel’s enemies and the imagery prepares for Divine action.

Verse 2. Why are Your garments red?

Paraphrase: The speaker asks why the clothing is stained.

Explanation: Red garments imply blood from the winepress of judgment; the question invites the Divine reply.

Verse 3. I trod the winepress alone.

Paraphrase: אֱלֹהִים - Elohim declares solitary action in judgment.

Explanation: “Treading the winepress” is a metaphor for executing justice; the solitude emphasizes אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s sovereignty and righteous anger.

Verse 4. Day of vengeance and year of redemption.

Paraphrase: Judgment and redemption coincide.

Explanation: אֱלֹהִים - Elohim Elohi’s wrath is framed as part of a redemptive plan punishment of oppressors to restore justice.

Verse 5. None to help; Mine own arm brought salvation.

Paraphrase: אֱלֹהִים acted without human aid.

Explanation: This underscores Divine self-reliance and the failure of nations to assist righteousness.

Verses 6-10: From terror to compassion.

Paraphrase: אֱלֹהִים recounts acts of power then recalls covenantal mercy.

Explanation: The narrative pivots: after describing judgment, אֱלֹהִים remembers covenant love, compassion and steadfast love are central.

Verses 11-14. Remembrance of the Exodus and guidance.

Paraphrase: אֱלֹהִים is asked to recall leading Israel through the sea and desert.

Explanation: The speaker (Israel/prophet) appeals to past deliverance as a basis for present mercy.

Verses 15-17. You are our Father and Redeemer; why hide?

Paraphrase: A plea: אֱלֹהִים is both parent and redeemer why withdraw?

Explanation: The language is intimate and accusatory; it presses אֱלֹהִים to act as in the covenant.

Verses 18-19. Look down from heaven; do not forget us.

Paraphrase: Final plea for remembrance and restoration.

Explanation: The chapter closes with a communal cry for אֱלֹהִים to remember the covenant and to save the remnant.

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My Closing message:

Isaiah 63 moves us from the awe of Divine justice to the warmth of covenantal mercy. In study we will emphasize both truths: אֱלֹהִים - Elohim is the righteous judge and a compassionate Redeemer. May these words strengthen us all as we continue to learn more from His blessed Word!

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Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be He, said the following via several of our prophets...

“Return unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה- the LORD of hosts”. Mal’a’chi - Malachi 3:7. (JPS).

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