Study on Isaiah Chapter 63 with Comments from SOP and SRod Literatures
Overview of Isaiah Chapter 63
Isaiah 63 is a powerful chapter that presents a vision of divine judgment and redemption. It opens with a dramatic depiction of a mighty figure coming from Edom, symbolizing God's victory over His enemies. The chapter transitions to recounting God's mercies and acts of salvation for His people and concludes with a plea for divine intervention and restoration.
Verse-by-Verse Study with Commentary
Verses 1-6: The Divine Warrior from Edom
Verse 1: Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? This that is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
SOP Insight:
Ellen G. White often portrays Christ as a victorious Redeemer who triumphs over sin and injustice. This verse highlights His righteousness and strength. (The Desire of Ages, p. 25: "Clad in His glorious apparel, Christ reveals the justice and mercy of God.")
SRod Commentary:
The Shepherd’s Rod identifies Edom and Bozrah as symbolic representations of nations or systems in opposition to God. The dyed garments signify the execution of divine justice. (SRod, Vol. 1, p. 50: "The coming out of Edom represents Christ's final victory over the forces of evil, a fulfillment of His work as Judge and King.")
What is Edom?
Edom was an ancient kingdom located in the southern part of Israel, near the Dead Sea and the border of modern-day Jordan. In the Bible, Edom is a nation ruled by the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob (who became Israel). The people of Edom are called Edomites, and they have a history of interaction and conflicts with the Israelites.
According to the Bible, Edom was established after the separation of Esau and Jacob, who formed different kingdoms. Edom was known for its copper mines and strategic trade routes, but it often had conflicts with the Israelites.
What is Bozrah?
Bozrah was an ancient city located in the region of Edom, in the southern part of Israel and the western part of Jordan. Historically, Bozrah was an important city mentioned in the Bible and in the histories of the Edomites.
In the Book of Isaiah, Bozrah is mentioned as a city that will witness God's judgment against the Edomites. Biblical prophecies narrate that Bozrah will become a place of suffering and defeat for the enemies of God (Isaiah 34:6 and Jeremiah 49:13).
Through archaeological excavations, the remains of Bozrah have been found, showing its significance in trade, as well as its impregnable walls. Bozrah was a powerful city in ancient times, but today, the site serves as a place of history and archaeology in the regions of Jordan.
Verse 2: Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?
SOP Insight:
The imagery of the winepress is used in Revelation (14:19-20) to depict judgment. Ellen G. White connects this to the final work of Christ in separating the righteous from the wicked.(Great Controversy, p. 672: "The winepress symbolizes the outpouring of divine wrath upon unrepentant sinners.")
SRod Commentary:
This verse emphasizes the cost of redemption and the justice of God in dealing with rebellion. The redness reflects both judgment and the sacrifice of Christ. (SRod, Vol. 2, p. 75: "The red garments are a solemn reminder of both the wrath of God against sin and the redeeming blood of the Lamb.")
Verses 3-4: I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.
SOP Insight:
Ellen G. White frequently mentions Christ’s solitary work of redemption. His suffering and triumph over sin are personal and unmatched. (Steps to Christ, p. 13: "None but Christ could accomplish the redemption of man.")
SRod Commentary:
The SRod literature interprets the "day of vengeance" as a prophetic period marking the culmination of God’s justice against the unfaithful. (SRod, Vol. 1, p. 62: "The vengeance of the Lord is not a cruel act but a necessary judgment to bring an end to rebellion.")
Verses 5-6: And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me. And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them drunk in my fury, and I will bring down their strength to the earth.
SOP Insight:
God’s arm represents His active intervention. Ellen G. White writes about divine justice as a necessity to restore harmony in the universe. (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 63: "The wages of sin must be met by divine justice.")
SRod Commentary:
These verses highlight God’s independence in accomplishing His purposes. Human efforts are insufficient to bring about salvation or final justice. (SRod, Vol. 2, p. 85: "The Lord's arm is symbolic of His power to save, which is exercised without human intervention.")
Verses 7-14: Recalling God’s Mercies
Verse 7: I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel...
SOP Insight:
Ellen G. White often emphasizes gratitude for God’s providence as essential for spiritual growth. (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p. 315: "Recounting His mercies strengthens faith and inspires hope.")
SRod Commentary:
The verse underscores the importance of remembering God’s past deliverances as a source of encouragement during trials. (SRod, Vol. 1, p. 95: "The recounting of past victories builds faith for future challenges.")
Verses 8-10: For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour. In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them...
SOP Insight:
This passage reflects God’s intimate involvement in the lives of His people. Ellen G. White highlights the tenderness of Christ’s sympathy for humanity. (The Desire of Ages, p. 356: "In every affliction, He is afflicted.")
SRod Commentary:
The "angel of His presence" signifies divine leadership and protection, a theme emphasized in the Rod's interpretations of prophetic guidance. (SRod, Vol. 2, p. 110: "God’s presence among His people assures deliverance and guidance.")
Verses 11-14: Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, and his people, saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock?
SOP Insight:
Ellen G. White often draws parallels between God’s deliverance of Israel in the Exodus and His end-time deliverance of His church. (Prophets and Kings, p. 369: "The deliverance of Israel is a type of the greater deliverance to come.")
SRod Commentary:
The Rod literature views this as a call to remember God’s guidance through prophetic leaders, emphasizing the importance of staying faithful to His appointed messengers. (SRod, Vol. 1, p. 125: "The experiences of Moses and Israel prefigure the trials and victories of the final remnant.")
Verses 15-19: Plea for Mercy and Restoration
Verses 15-16: Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength...?
SOP Insight:
Ellen G. White encourages believers to trust in God’s faithfulness, even when His presence seems distant. (Steps to Christ, p. 96: "Heaven’s resources are never exhausted for the trusting soul.")
SRod Commentary:
These verses reflect a plea for divine intervention, urging believers to seek God earnestly in times of spiritual crisis. (SRod, Vol. 2, p. 135: "In times of spiritual drought, the faithful cry out for God’s manifest power and glory.")
Verses 17-19: O Lord, why hast thou made us to err from thy ways, and hardened our heart from thy fear? Return for thy servants' sake...
SOP Insight:
Ellen G. White interprets such pleadings as expressions of genuine repentance and a desire for restoration. (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 154: "God’s mercy invites the sinner to return.")
SRod Commentary:
The Rod highlights the urgency of heartfelt repentance and the necessity of aligning with God’s truth before the close of probation. (SRod, Vol. 1, p. 145: "The call for restoration is a plea for divine guidance and mercy in the final hours of probation.")
Section Insights
Verses 1-6: The imagery of the divine warrior underscores the themes of justice, redemption, and the ultimate triumph of Christ over evil.
Verses 7-14: This section serves as a reminder of God’s faithfulness and past mercies, encouraging trust and gratitude.
Verses 15-19: The chapter concludes with a heartfelt plea for God’s intervention, emphasizing the need for repentance and reliance on His promises.
This study provides a rich tapestry of themes, illustrating God’s justice, mercy, and redemptive power. If you would like to explore specific verses or themes further, let me know!
Pag-aaral sa Isaias Kabanata 63 na may mga Komento mula sa SOP at SRod na mga Literatura
Pangkalahatang-ideya ng Isaias Kabanata 63
Ang Isaias 63 ay isang makapangyarihang kabanata na nagpapakita ng isang pangitain ng banal na paghatol at pagtubos. Nagsisimula ito sa isang dramatikong paglalarawan ng isang makapangyarihang pigura na nagmumula sa Edom, na sumisimbolo sa tagumpay ng Diyos laban sa Kanyang mga kaaway.
Ang kabanata ay naglalaman ng paggunita sa mga kahabagan ng Diyos at mga gawa ng kaligtasan para sa Kanyang bayan, at nagtatapos sa isang pagsusumamo para sa banal na pakikialam at pagpapanumbalik.
Pag-aaral Bawat Talata na may Komento
Mga Talata 1-6: Ang Banal na Mandirigma mula sa Edom
Talata 1: Sino ito na nanggagaling sa Edom, na may mga kasuutang tinina mula sa Bozra? Ang marilag sa kaniyang kasuotan, na lumalakad sa kadakilaan ng kaniyang kalakasan?
Ako na nagsasalita ng katuwiran, makapangyarihan sa pagliligtas.
Ano ang Edom?
Ang Edom ay isang sinaunang kaharian na matatagpuan sa katimugang bahagi ng Israel, malapit sa Dead Sea at sa hangganan ng modernong Jordan. Sa Aklat ng Biblia, ang Edom ay isang bansa na pinamumunuan ng mga inapo ni Esau, ang kapatid ni Jacob (na naging Israel). Ang mga tao ng Edom ay tinatawag na mga Edomita, at sila ay may kasaysayan ng pakikisalamuha at mga tunggalian sa mga Israelita.
Ayon sa Bibliya, itinatag ang Edom pagkatapos ng paghihiwalay nina Esau at Jacob, na nagkaroon ng magkakaibang mga kaharian. Ang Edom ay kilala sa kanyang mga mina ng tanso at mga estratehikong kalakal, ngunit madalas ding nagkaroon ng alitan sa mga Israelita.
Ano ang Bozra?
Ang Bozra ay isang sinaunang lungsod na matatagpuan sa rehiyon ng Edom, na nasa katimugang bahagi ng Israel at kanlurang bahagi ng Jordan. Sa kasaysayan, ang Bozra ay isang mahalagang lungsod na tinutukoy sa Bibliya at sa mga kasaysayan ng mga Edomita.
Sa Aklat ng Isaias, Bozra ay binanggit bilang isang lungsod na magiging saksi sa paghuhukom ng Diyos laban sa mga Edomita. Isinasalaysay sa mga propesiya ng Bibliya na ang Bozra ay magiging lugar ng pagdurusa at pagkatalo para sa mga kalaban ng Diyos (Isaias 34:6 at Jeremias 49:13).
Sa mga arkeolohikal na paghuhukay, natagpuan ang mga labi ng Bozra na nagpapakita ng kahalagahan nito sa kalakalan, pati na rin sa pagkakaroon ng mga impregnable na pader. Ang Bozra ay isang makapangyarihang lungsod sa sinaunang panahon, ngunit ngayon, ang lugar ay isang lugar ng kasaysayan at arkeolohiya sa mga rehiyon ng Jordan.
SOP Insight:
Madalas na inilalarawan ni Ellen G. White si Cristo bilang isang matagumpay na Tagapagligtas na nagtagumpay laban sa kasalanan at kawalang-katarungan. Ang talatang ito ay nagha-highlight sa Kanyang katuwiran at kalakasan. (The Desire of Ages, p. 25: "Nakasuot ng Kanyang maluwalhating kasuotan, inihahayag ni Cristo ang katarungan at kahabagan ng Diyos.")
SRod Commentary:
Ang Shepherd’s Rod ay tumutukoy sa Edom at Bozra bilang mga simbolikong representasyon ng mga bansa o sistemang salungat sa Diyos. Ang mga kasuutang tinina ay sumasagisag sa pagpapatupad ng banal na katarungan. (SRod, Vol. 1, p. 50: "Ang paglabas mula sa Edom ay kumakatawan sa huling tagumpay ni Cristo laban sa mga puwersa ng kasamaan, isang katuparan ng Kanyang gawain bilang Hukom at Hari.")
Talata 2: Bakit ang iyong kasuutan ay mapula, at ang iyong mga damit ay parang isang nagpipisa ng ubas sa pisaan?
SOP Insight:
Ang imahe ng pisaan ng ubas ay ginamit sa Pahayag (14:19-20) upang ilarawan ang paghatol. Iniuugnay ni Ellen G. White ito sa huling gawain ni Cristo sa paghihiwalay ng mgamatuwid mula sa mga masama. (Great Controversy, p. 672: "Ang pisaan ng ubas ay sumisimbolo sa pagbubuhos ng banal na poot sa mga hindi nagsisisi.")
SRod Commentary:
Ang talatang ito ay nagha-highlight sa halaga ng pagtubos at sa katarungan ng Diyos sa pakikitungo sa pagrerebelde. Ang pagiging mapula ay sumasalamin sa parehong paghatol at ang sakripisyo ni Cristo. (SRod, Vol. 2, p. 75: "Ang mapulang kasuotan ay isang solemne paalala ng parehong poot ng Diyos laban sa kasalanan at ang tumutubos na dugo ng Kordero.")
Mga Talata 3-4: Ako lamang ang pumisa sa pisaan; at sa mga bayan ay walang isang kasama ko: oo, aking pipisain sila sa aking galit, at yayapakan sila sa aking poot; at ang kanilang dugo ay mababahiran sa aking kasuotan, at lahat ng aking damit ay madudumihan. Sapagka't ang araw ng panghihiganti ay nasa aking puso, at ang taon ng aking mga tinubos ay dumating.
SOP Insight:
Madalas banggitin ni Ellen G. White ang nag-iisang gawain ni Cristo sa pagtubos. Ang Kanyang pagdurusa at tagumpay laban sa kasalanan ay personal at walang katulad. (Steps to Christ, p. 13: "Walang sinuman kundi si Cristo ang maaaring maganap ang pagtubos ng tao.")
SRod Commentary:
Ang SRod na literatura ay nagbibigay- kahulugan sa "araw ng panghihiganti" bilang isang makasaysayang panahon na nagmamarka ng kaganapan ng katarungan ng Diyos laban sa mga hindi tapat. (SRod, Vol. 1, p. 62: "Ang paghihiganti ng Panginoon ay hindi isang malupit na gawa kundi isang kinakailangang paghatol upang wakasan ang pagrerebelde.")
Mga Talata 5-6: At ako'y tumingin, at walang sinuman na tumulong; at ako'y namangha na walang sinuman na sumuporta: kaya't ang sarili kong bisig ay nagdala ng kaligtasan sa akin; at ang aking poot, ito ang umalalay sa akin. At aking yayapakan ang mga tao sa aking galit, at palalasingin sila sa aking poot, at ibababa ko ang kanilang lakas sa lupa.
SOP Insight:
Ang bisig ng Diyos ay kumakatawan sa Kanyang aktibong pakikialam. Isinulat ni Ellen G. White tungkol sa banal na katarungan bilang isang pangangailangan upang maibalik ang pagkakaisa sa sansinukob. (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 63: "Ang kabayaran ng kasalanan ay kailangang matugunan ng banal na katarungan.")
SRod Commentary:
Ang mga talatang ito ay nagha-highlight sa kasarinlan ng Diyos sa pagtupad ng Kanyang mga layunin. Ang pagsisikap ng tao ay hindi sapat upang magdulot ng kaligtasan o pangwakas na katarungan. (SRod, Vol. 2, p. 85: "Ang bisig ng Panginoon ay sumisimbolo sa Kanyang kapangyarihang magligtas, na ipinatutupad nang walang pakikialam ng tao.")
Mga Talata 7-14: Paggunita sa mga Kahabagan ng Diyos
Talata 7: Aking babanggitin ang mga kagandahang-loob ng Panginoon, at ang mga pagpupuri sa Panginoon, ayon sa lahat ng ipinagkaloob sa atin ng Panginoon, at ang malaking kabutihan sa sambahayan ng Israel...
SOP Insight:
Madalas na binibigyang-diin ni Ellen G. White ang pasasalamat para sa paglalaan ng Diyos bilang mahalaga sa espirituwal na paglago. (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p. 315: "Ang paggunita sa Kanyang mga kahabagan ay nagpapalakas ng pananampalataya at nagbibigay ng inspirasyon sa pag-asa.")
SRod Commentary:
Ang talatang ito ay binibigyang-diin ang kahalagahan ng pag-alala sa mga nakaraang pagliligtas ng Diyos bilang isang mapagkukunan ng lakas sa panahon ng pagsubok. (SRod, Vol. 1, p. 95: "Ang paggunita sa mga nakaraang tagumpay ay nagtatayo ng pananampalataya para sa mga darating na hamon.")