Isaiah 63:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.

Ver. 14. As a beast goeth down into the valley,] i.e., Gently and leisurely, a according to that known saying -

Ascendente tuo, vel descendente caballo,

Vox ait ista, Fave; vox ait illa, Cave. ”

The Spirit of the Lord caused him to rest. ] Or, Led them until he brought them to rest. - scil., in the promised land.

To make thyself a glorious name,] q.d., So thou mayest do again, if thou please to show mercy unto us. Name is here put for fame or renown.

a Leniter et commode.

Isaiah 63:14

14 As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.