Isaiah 63 presents a powerful man who is "mighty to save... striding forward in the greatness of his strength", who trampled his enemies in the winepress of vengeance... and defeated the nations in his anger. The text then goes on in stark contrast to talk about the kindness of the Lord... with the many good things he has done... according to his compassion... and so he became their saviour... in his love and mercy he redeemed them... despite their rebellions. Then Israel recalls the days of Moses and the Red Sea... dividing the waters. Finally Isaiah prays for God to look down from heaven and return the tribes of his inheritance because God's enemies have defiled the temple.
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