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Isaiah 61
The Good News of Salvation
Book • 1973
Isaiah 61 is a chapter in the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament attributed to the prophet Isaiah.
It contains a message of hope and restoration, describing the anointed one empowered by the Spirit of the Lord to bring good news to the poor, bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to captives, and announce the year of the Lord's favor.
The chapter envisions the rebuilding of desolate cities, the transformation of mourning into joy, and the establishment of an everlasting covenant.
It is notably referenced in the New Testament (Luke 4:17-21) where Jesus reads from this chapter to launch his public ministry, highlighting its messianic significance.
The chapter is part of the Consolations section (Isaiah 40–66) and is often linked with themes of servanthood and divine restoration.
It contains a message of hope and restoration, describing the anointed one empowered by the Spirit of the Lord to bring good news to the poor, bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to captives, and announce the year of the Lord's favor.
The chapter envisions the rebuilding of desolate cities, the transformation of mourning into joy, and the establishment of an everlasting covenant.
It is notably referenced in the New Testament (Luke 4:17-21) where Jesus reads from this chapter to launch his public ministry, highlighting its messianic significance.
The chapter is part of the Consolations section (Isaiah 40–66) and is often linked with themes of servanthood and divine restoration.
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Mentioned by Sinclair Ferguson in the context of Jesus reading it in the synagogue at Nazareth.
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