Isaiah 61:1-4

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.[c]
4 10They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.

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Cross References 10

  • 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
  • 4. [Leviticus 25:10]
  • 5. Isaiah 34:8
  • 6. ver. 10; [Isaiah 28:5]
  • 7. Psalms 45:7; Hebrews 1:9
  • 8. [Isaiah 60:21]
  • 9. John 15:8
  • 10. Amos 9:14; See Isaiah 58:12

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. Or afflicted
  • [b]. Or the opening [of the eyes] to those who are blind; Septuagint and recovery of sight to the blind
  • [c]. Or that he may display his beauty
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