Summary
The chapter opens with a dramatic portrayal of God arriving in majestic apparel, asserting His power and righteousness. He declares His intent to bring vengeance upon the wicked and to test Israel’s faithfulness. The text recalls the one-man act of the winepress, symbolizing God’s personal judgment. It highlights God’s dual nature—His anger tempered by lovingkindness and remembrance of past deliverance. Isaiah invokes the Exodus, reminding Israel of the divine rescue from Egypt and the promise of a future restoration. He laments Israel’s rebellion and the consequent loss of favor, yet appeals for repentance and a return to covenantal obedience. The passage concludes with an affirmation of God’s enduring name and authority.