Isaiah 63:4 net — For I looked forward to the day of vengeance, and then payback time arrived.

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"For I looked forward to the day of vengeance, and then payback time arrived."

— Isaiah 63:4, NET Bible

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Isaiah 63 — Context

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The Victorious Divine Warrior Who is this who comes from Edom, dressed in bright red, coming from Bozrah? Who is this one wearing royal attire, who marches confidently because of his great strength?“It is I, the one who announces vindication, and who is able to deliver!”

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Why are your clothes red? Why do you look like someone who has stomped on grapes in a vat?

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“I have stomped grapes in the winepress all by myself; no one from the nations joined me. I stomped on them in my anger; I trampled them down in my rage. Their juice splashed on my garments, and stained all my clothes.

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For I looked forward to the day of vengeance, and then payback time arrived.

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I looked, but there was no one to help; I was shocked because there was no one offering support. So my right arm accomplished deliverance; my raging anger drove me on.

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I trampled nations in my anger, I made them drunk in my rage, I splashed their blood on the ground.”

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A Prayer for Divine Intervention I will tell of the faithful acts of the LORD, of the LORD’s praiseworthy deeds. I will tell about all the LORD did for us, the many good things he did for the family of Israel, because of his compassion and great faithfulness.

Isaiah 63:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 63:4 say?
Isaiah 63:4 in the NET Bible reads: “For I looked forward to the day of vengeance, and then payback time arrived.”
Where is Isaiah 63:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 63:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 63, verse 4.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 63:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 63:4 in?
Isaiah 63:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 63:4?
Isaiah 63:4 reads (NET): “For I looked forward to the day of vengeance, and then payback time arrived.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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