King James Version
Isaiah 63:2 in the King James Version says “Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 63 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?”
Isaiah 63:2 · KJV
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. glorious: Heb. decked
Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?
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.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“in thine apparel”
H3830a garment (literally or figuratively); by implication (euphemistically) a wife
“like him that treadeth”
H1869to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
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