Isaïe - Caput 63

Isaïe 63.1 quis est iste qui venit de Edom tinctis vestibus de Bosra iste formonsus in stola sua gradiens in multitudine fortitudinis suae ego qui loquor iustitiam et propugnator sum ad salvandum Isaïe 63.2 quare ergo rubrum est indumentum tuum et vestimenta tua sicut calcantium in torculari Isaïe 63.3 torcular calcavi solus et de gentibus non est vir mecum calcavi eos in furore meo et conculcavi eos in ira mea et aspersus est sanguis eorum super vestimenta mea et omnia indumenta mea inquinavi Isaïe 63.4 dies enim ultionis in corde meo annus redemptionis meae venit Isaïe 63.5 circumspexi et non erat auxiliator quaesivi et non fuit qui adiuvaret et salvavit mihi brachium meum et indignatio mea ipsa auxiliata est mihi Isaïe 63.6 et conculcavi populos in furore meo et inebriavi eos in indignatione mea et detraxi in terra virtutem eorum Isaïe 63.7 miserationum Domini recordabor laudem Domini super omnibus quae reddidit nobis Dominus et super multitudinem bonorum domui Israhel quae largitus est eis secundum indulgentiam suam et secundum multitudinem misericordiarum suarum Isaïe 63.8 et dixit verumtamen populus meus est filii non negantes et factus est eis salvator Isaïe 63.9 in omni tribulatione eorum non est tribulatus et angelus faciei eius salvavit eos in dilectione sua et in indulgentia sua ipse redemit eos et portavit eos et levavit eos cunctis diebus saeculi Isaïe 63.10 ipsi autem ad iracundiam provocaverunt et adflixerunt spiritum Sancti eius et conversus est eis in inimicum et ipse debellavit eos Isaïe 63.11 et recordatus est dierum saeculi Mosi populi sui ubi est qui eduxit eos de mari cum pastoribus gregis sui ubi est qui posuit in medio eius spiritum Sancti sui Isaïe 63.12 qui eduxit ad dexteram Mosen brachio maiestatis suae qui scidit aquas ante eos ut faceret sibi nomen sempiternum Isaïe 63.13 qui duxit eos per abyssos quasi equum in deserto non inpingentem Isaïe 63.14 quasi animal in campo descendens spiritus Domini ductor eius fuit sic adduxisti populum tuum ut faceres tibi nomen gloriae Isaïe 63.15 adtende de caelo et vide de habitaculo sancto tuo et gloriae tuae ubi est zelus tuus et fortitudo tua multitudo viscerum tuorum et miserationum tuarum super me continuerunt se Isaïe 63.16 tu enim pater noster et Abraham nescivit nos et Israhel ignoravit nos tu Domine pater noster redemptor noster a saeculo nomen tuum Isaïe 63.17 quare errare nos fecisti Domine de viis tuis indurasti cor nostrum ne timeremus te convertere propter servos tuos tribus hereditatis tuae Isaïe 63.18 quasi nihilum possederunt populum sanctum tuum hostes nostri conculcaverunt sanctificationem tuam Isaïe 63.19 facti sumus quasi in principio cum non dominareris nostri neque invocaretur nomen tuum super nos utinam disrumperes caelos et descenderes a facie tua montes defluerent

Isaïe : Caput 63

Divine Judgment and the People's Supplication in Isaiah 63

Chapter 63 of the book of Isaiah offers us a profound reflection on divine judgment and the people's supplication. How does God act as Redeemer and Judge? This powerful text presents the image of the Lord returning victorious from Edom, symbolizing His judgment on the nations. In this chapter, we are invited to contemplate the duality of divine justice and mercy.

A Prayer of Confession

The chapter evolves into a prayer of confession and supplication, recalling God's past goodness. Isaiah 63 addresses essential themes such as divine justice, mercy, and the need for repentance. These reflections prompt us to examine our own relationship with God and recognize our dependence on His grace.

Five Echoing Bible Passages

Let's consider together five Bible passages that resonate with the crucial themes of this intense chapter:

Revelation 19:13-15

"He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and his name is called The Word of God. The armies of heaven followed him, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, riding on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword, with which he will strike down the nations. He will rule them with a rod of iron. He treads the winepress of the fierce wrath of Almighty God." This passage echoes the image of the divine warrior in bloodstained robes in Isaiah 63:1-6, linking him to the Second Coming of Christ.

Hebrews 13:20

"The God of peace, who through the blood of the everlasting covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep." This verse reflects the theme of the divine shepherd in Isaiah 63:11-14, applying it to Jesus, our Redeemer.

Ephesians 4:30

"Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you are sealed until the day of redemption." The Apostle Paul seems to be referring to Isaiah 63:10, where the people of Israel grieve the Holy Spirit of God, reminding us of the importance of living in accordance with God's will.

Psalms 77:11-12

"I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your deeds." This psalm reflects the attitude of remembering God's past deeds, similar to the reflection in Isaiah 63:7-9, urging us to remember the Lord's good deeds.

Lamentations 3:22-23

"Because of the Lord's great love, we are not consumed, for his mercies are inexhaustible. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!" This passage echoes the theme of God's mercy and compassion mentioned in Isaiah 63:7, reminding us that each day is a new opportunity to receive His grace. Meditating on these passages, we are called to renew our commitment to God, to recognize His justice and mercy, and to walk in the light of His truth.