The mysterious
figure who comes from Bozrah with his garment dipped in
blood frequently appears in reggae lyrics. The original
biblical context is of a Messianic figure.
Compare these lyrics:
Rastaman (Bunny Wailer)
Conquering Lion (Rootscreation)
Valley of Jehoshaphat
(Max Romeo) |
Prince Alla - Bozrah
Song Lyrics
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Biblical
Reference
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Now
the Rastaman came from Bosrah
With his garment dipped in blood
Came from Bosrah with his garment dipped in blood
Came from Bosrah with his garment dipped in blood |
Isaiah
63:1 - Who is this that cometh
from Edom,
with dyed garments from Bozrah?
this that is glorious in his apparel,
travelling in the greatness of his strength?
I that speak in righteousness,
mighty to save. |
Look at that
Rastaman dat clothed in red
Him look so dread
A dance Nyabinghi sound and him rode so red
Him look so dread
Came from Bosrah with his garment dipped in blood
Sing it out, sing it out, Jah Jah children!
Came from Bosrah with his garment dipped in blood
The man dat a have no mother, the man dat a have
no father
Came from Bosrah with his garment dipped in blood |
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| No beginning a
death, no ending a time |
Hebrews
7:3 - Without father,
without mother, without descent,
having neither beginning of days,
nor end of life;
but made like unto the Son of God;
abideth a priest continually. |
Came from
Bosrah with his garment dipped in blood
Him a Creator for all mankind
Came from Bosrah with his garment dipped in blood
I and I haffi love him
Came from Bosrah with his garment dipped in blood
I and I and I and I haffi love him
Came from Bosrah with his garment dipped in blood
Wadada wadada ...
Came from Bosrah with his garment dipped in blood
I and I, I and I seh
[repeat] |
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