Isaiah 61:2

2 To 1proclaim the favorable year of the LORD And the 2day of vengeance of our God; To 3comfort all who mourn,

Isaiah 61:2 In-Context

1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted , To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners;
2 To proclaim the favorable year of the LORD And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn,
3 To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the LORD , that He may be glorified.
4 Then they will rebuild the ancient ruins, They will raise up the former devastations; And they will repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations.
5 Strangers will stand and pasture your flocks, And foreigners will be your farmers and your vinedressers.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Isaiah 49:8; Isaiah 60:10
  • 2. Isaiah 2:12; Isaiah 13:6; Isaiah 34:2, 8
  • 3. Isaiah 57:18; Jeremiah 31:13; Matthew 5:4
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