Isaiah 61:1-3 (English Standard Version)
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 2 4to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor, 5and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; 3 to grant to those who mourn in Zion-- 6to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, 7the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; 8that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, 9that he may be glorified.cThe English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers. (English Standard Version)
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a.
Isaiah 61:1 - Or afflicted
b.
Isaiah 61:1 - Or the opening [of the eyes] to those who are blind; Septuagint and recovery of sight to the blind
c.
Isaiah 61:3 - Or that he may display his beauty