Holy Scripture

Isaiah 59:18

A church father on this verse
“And he sets out the execution of vengeance: to the islands, the various peoples, the like, for the wicked things which they did to the Jews: let all men dread and fear the God of Daniel (Dan 6:26).”
Thomas Aquinas, 13th c. — Commentary on Isaiah

Source: Septuagint

Original

18as one about to render a recompense, even reproach to his adversaries.

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In context

16And he looked, and there was no man, and he observed, and there was none to help: so he defended them with his arm, and established them with his mercy.

17And he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and placed the helmet of salvation on his head; and he clothed himself with the garment of vengeance, and with his cloak,

— Isaiah 59:18 —

19So shall they of the west fear the name of the Lord, and they that come from the rising of the sun his glorious name: for the wrath of the Lord shall come as a mighty river, it shall come with fury.

20And the deliverer shall come for Zion’s sake, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob.

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