Isaiah 61:1

The Year of the Lord's Favor

1 1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has 2anointed me to bring good news to the poor;[a] he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and 3the opening of the prison to those who are bound;[b]

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Isaiah 61:1 In-Context

1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;
3 to grant to those who mourn in Zion-- to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified.
4 They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.
5 Strangers shall stand and tend your flocks; foreigners shall be your plowmen and vinedressers;

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Cross References 3

  • 1. Isaiah 11:2; Isaiah 42:1; Isaiah 48:16; Cited Luke 4:18, 19
  • 2. Psalms 45:7
  • 3. Isaiah 45:13; Psalms 146:7

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Or afflicted
  • [b]. Or the opening [of the eyes] to those who are blind; Septuagint and recovery of sight to the blind
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