Isaiah 63:4
For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֛י
H3588
כִּ֛י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 7
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
י֥וֹם
For the day
H3117
י֥וֹם
For the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 7
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
בְּלִבִּ֑י
is in mine heart
H3820
בְּלִבִּ֑י
is in mine heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
4 of 7
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
Cross References
Isaiah 34:8For it is the day of the LORD'S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.Isaiah 35:4Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.Isaiah 61:2To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;Jeremiah 51:6Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD'S vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence.Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.Revelation 11:13And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.Luke 21:22For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
Historical Context
This echoes Isaiah 61:2's 'day of vengeance of our God.' What appears as simple destruction is actually salvation's necessary counterpart - evil must be judged for good to triumph.
Questions for Reflection
- How do judgment and redemption work together as one divine purpose?
- What comfort comes from knowing the year of redemption has come?
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Analysis & Commentary
'For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.' Vengeance and redemption are joined - the Hebrew 'naqam' (vengeance) serves 'geullah' (redemption). Divine judgment on enemies effects deliverance for God's people. One act accomplishes both purposes.