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Vengeance and Redemption Linked
Commentators emphasize that God's vengeance and His people's redemption are two sides of the same coin. The 'day of vengeance' is not random destruction; it is the specific action that brings about the 'year of my redeemed.' As John Calvin notes, by judging and removing the enemies of His Church, God opens a way for His grace and deliverance to be fully realized for His people.
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Isaiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 63:4
19th Century
Bishop
The day of vengeance is. —Better, in both clauses, was, as pointing to the motive of the action, of which the bl…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 63:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
For I will tread them in my anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my ra…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 63:4
16th Century
Theologian
For the day of vengeance is in my heart. In the former clause of this verse, Isaiah indicates that God does not cease to perform his duty,…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 63:4
17th Century
Pastor
For the day of vengeance is in my heart
Resolved on with him, fixed by him, and which is desirable to him; he has it…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 63:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The prophet, in vision, sees the Messiah returning in triumph from the conquest of his enemies, of whom Edom was a type. Traveling, not as wearied …