And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and the sons of the alien shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers. As for the adversaries of his people, unto them it shall be “the day of vengeance of our God,” for the Lord will deal out to them, measure for measure, as they have dealt unto his oppressed and persecuted people. rejoice--They shall celebrate with jubilation their portion [MAURER]. For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/spe/isaiah-61.html. Rather, the congruence between Isa 61:10-62:3 and Luke 2 (see also the citation of Isaiah 61:1-2 in Luke 4:16-21) suggests that the Christ-event is similar to the book of Isaiah. One at least two occasions the Lord criticized some religious leaders by stating they fulfilled prophecies written by the prophet during his life (see Matthew 13:14 - 15, 15:7 - 9). Amplified® Darby K.J.V. Isaiah 61:1-2. So Luke 4:18 and the Septuagint interpret it; Luke 4:18 , under inspiration, adds to this, for the fuller explanation of the single clause in the Hebrew, "to set at liberty them that are bruised"; thus expressing the double "opening" implied; namely, that of the eyes ( John 9:39 ), and that of the prison ( Romans 6:18 , Romans 7:24 Romans 7:25 Hebrews 2:15 ). The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound. proclaim liberty--( John 8:31-36 ). Jump to: Barnes • Benson • BI • Calvin • Cambridge • Clarke • Darby • Ellicott • Expositor's • Exp Dct • Gaebelein • GSB • Gill • Gray • Ha KJV Bible Commentary on open blind eyes and bring out prisoners - The statement here is very similar to that of Isaiah 61:1–2, which the New Testament definitely states was fulfilled in Jesus Christ (cf. 9. known--honorably; shall be illustrious ( Psalms 67:2 ). But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. . The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me. And their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed. . Version. MESSIAH'S OFFICES: RESTORATION OF ISRAEL. Isaiah 61 King James Version (KJV). The Spirit of the Lord is upon me — To qualify me for effecting what is foretold and promised in the foregoing chapter. 1. The conviction of the prophet. International Bible Lesson Commentary Isaiah 61:1-4 & 8-11. BACKDROP TO THE MINISTRY OF ISAIAH: THE AUTHOR’S PREFACE (1 – 5) a. robbery for burnt offering--rather, from a different Hebrew root, the spoil of iniquity [HORSLEY]. Isaiah 61:1-11. All rights reserved. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. Hating, as I do, the rapine, combined with iniquity, perpetrated on My people by their enemies, I will vindicate Israel. Try it for 30 days FREE. 7. double--Instead of your past share, ye shall have not merely as much, but "double" as much reward ( Isaiah 40:2 , Zechariah 9:12 ; compare the third clause in this verse). Isaiah 61:3. These three chapters promise great things to the people of Jerusalem and record the rejoicing that they will experience upon the fulfillment of those promises. Isaiah 61 - The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound; Isaiah 61 is the sixty-first chapter of the Book of Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet Isaiah, and is one of the Books of the Prophets.Chapters 56-66 are often referred to as Trito-Isaiah. As contemporary audiences of ancient texts we often overlook the role of the narrator’s voice and how it shapes our own relationship to the text. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. 4. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Isaiah 61:10. praise--( Isaiah 60:18 , 62:7 ). Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. That is why they have everlasting joy. King James Version. that he might be glorified--( John 15:8 ). Isaiah 61:1. According to the historical-critical consensus, this portion of the book was written by disciples of Second Isaiah (chapters 40-55) after the return from exile. Questions for Isaiah 61:1-3 King James Version (KJV) - Read this chapter 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the … 10. 3. Isaiah 61:9. KJV Bible Commentary on open blind eyes and bring out prisoners - The statement here is very similar to that of Isaiah 61:1–2, which the New Testament definitely states was fulfilled in Jesus Christ (cf. . Lk 14:18; 2 Tim 2:26; Heb 2:14–15). Transition from the second to the third person. Commentaries on Isaiah. . Messiah announces His twofold commission to bring gospel mercy at His first coming, and judgments on unbelievers and comfort to Zion at His second coming ( Isaiah 61:1-9 ); the language can be applied to Isaiah, comforting by his prophecies the exiles in Babylon, only in a subordinate sense. However small a part of our portion may be visible to the eye here below, yet we can sing, —, Instead of confusion such as once was the lot of the righteous, “they shall rejoice in their portion;”. Isaiah chapter 61 King James Version 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; Isaiah 6 – Isaiah’s Conviction, Cleansing and Call A. eat . $3.99 a month puts a library of commentaries, study notes, and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. King James Version. Isaiah 61. Isaiah 61:5-6. 8. judgment--justice, which requires that I should restore My people, and give them double in compensation for their sufferings. Parkhurst, Jr. To appoint . Isaiah 61:1. Isaiah 61:1 KJV. opening of the prison--The Hebrew rather is, "the most complete opening," namely, of the eyes to them that are bound, that is, deliverance from prison, for captives are as it were blind in the darkness of prison ( Isaiah 14:17 , 35:5 , 42:7 ) [EWALD]. Here is another choice expression: “everlasting joy.” Theirs is not a transient joy, like the mirth of fools, which is as the crackling of thorns under a pot, but “everlasting joy shall be unto them.”. . When Jesus comes, he brings all things with him, for he is all things to his people, and they find their all in him. There is no sorrow at his coming to those who receive him; it is gladness, gladness repeated, and gladness multiplied. Language drawn from the deliverance of the Babylonian captives, to describe the deliverance from sin and death ( Hebrews 2:15 ); also from the "liberty proclaimed" to all bond-servants in the year of jubilee ( Isaiah 61:2 , Leviticus 25:10 , Jeremiah 34:8 Jeremiah 34:9 ). Isaiah goes back to recall the days of Moses leading Israel in the wilderness. Just as surely as you may know a Jew anywhere in the world today, so shall men know the people of God. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. riches of . I know that there is another fulfillment of this test for God’s ancient people, but this also is a fulfillment of it to us who are his spiritual people, his real children, born according to the promise. to give--The double verb, with the one and the same accusative, imparts glowing vehemence to the style. These chapters constitute an optimistic, joyful unit. Chapter 61. They are sown in the earth at present; but, as the seeds come up in the springtime beneath the genial showers and the shining of the sun, so righteousness and praise shall in due time come up in a golden harvest on every hill and valley of this poor sinful world. His miracles were acted parables. Isaiah 61. Isa 61:1 ¶ The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; : Isa 61:2 : To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; Isaiah 61:1-4 & 8-11 KJV Commentary. day of vengeance--The "acceptable time of grace" is a "year"; the time of "vengeance" but "a day" (so Isaiah 34:8 , 63:4 , Malachi 4:1 ). "t is a passage that can perhaps be read placidly by those for whom things are going well, but less so by those who do look around and see only destruction. So in Job 5:6 . Isaiah 61 61 1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; everlasting joy--( Isaiah 35:10 ). In this chapter, I. Isaiah Chapter 61 1 Messiah's Offices: Restoration of Israel.. Messiah announces His twofold commission to bring gospel mercy at His first coming, and judgments on unbelievers and comfort to Zion at His second coming (Isa 61:1-9); the language can be applied to Isaiah, comforting by his prophecies the exiles in Babylon, only in a subordinate sense.1. . KJV: King James Version . in their land--marking the reference to literal Israel, not to the Church at large. Version. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet Isaiah, and is one of the Books of the Prophets. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. THE CONTEXT. Go to, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Isaiah 61 is the sixty-first chapter of the Book of Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. The Messiah, his character and office. Isaiah 61:2 (King James Version) A.F.V A.S.V. Each of us must walk in the light we have. A comprehensive failure (1:2–31) i. N.A.S.B. These references are not to say that Isaiah 61:10-62:3 (or any portion of the book of Isaiah) is a prediction of Jesus, although the Gospel writers sometimes seem to have thought so. For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: That is a sweet state of heart for any of us to be in, — to rejoice in our portion. Hasten it, O Lord, hasten it in thine own good time! . Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; Isaiah 61:2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; Ye shall have no need to attend to your flocks and lands: "strangers" will do that for you; your exclusive business will be the service of Jehovah as His "priests" ( Exodus 19:6 , which remains yet to be realized; compare as to the spiritual Israel, Isaiah 66:21 , 1 Peter 2:5 1 Peter 2:9 , Revelation 1:6 , 5:10 ). . hath anointed me--quoted by Jesus as His credentials in preaching ( Luke 4:18-21 ). (4-9) The church praises God for these mercies. There shall be a something about them which shall bear testimony to the fact that “they are the seed which the Lord hath blessed.” “Their seed shall be known among the Gentiles,” —, Isaiah 61:9-10. Textual Horizons — Isaiah 61:1-4 As with the First Sunday of Advent, the Old Testament reading comes from Third Isaiah (chapters 56-66); the historical context for this pericope is the dashed hopes of the earliest returnees from the Babylonian Exile. Lk 14:18; 2 Tim 2:26; Heb 2:14–15). garment of praise--bright-colored garments, indicative of thankfulness, instead of those that indicate despondency, as sackcloth ( John 16:20 ). In the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; Not only shall my lips be full of joy, but my inmost nature, the very essence of my being, “my soul shall be joyful in my God.” “In my God.” That is a stage higher than saying, “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord.” We do greatly rejoice in the Lord, but our very soul is joyful when we can each one call him, “my God.” That is a possession that the richest among you may well envy if you have it not. Isaiah 61:3. 61 is the earthly ministry of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels (John F. Walvoord, Roy B. Zuck, The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, S. 1:1116). Finding the new version too difficult to understand? The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, You know who it is that speaks these words, our Lord Jesus himself. Cancel {{#items}} {{local_name}} {{/items}} Book. For ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. "Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible". The International Bible Lesson (Uniform Sunday School Lessons Series) for Sunday, September 25, 2016, is from Isaiah 61:1-4 & 8-11. King James Version (KJV) Bible Book List. For he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. We shall always rejoice that we have God’s everlasting love, and an everlasting covenant, and therefore that we shall have everlasting joy. trees of righteousness--Hebrew, terebinth trees; symbolical of men strong in righteousness, instead of being, as heretofore, bowed down as a reed with sin and calamity ( Isaiah 1:29 Isaiah 1:30 , Isaiah 42:3 , 1 Kings 14:15 , Psalms 1:3 , 92:12-14 , Jeremiah 17:8 ). Isaiah 61:1. 2. acceptable year--the year of jubilee on which "liberty was proclaimed to the captives" ( Isaiah 61:1 2 Corinthians 6:2 ). salvation . Bad Advertisement? "t is a passage that can perhaps be read placidly by those for whom things are going well, but less so by those who do look around and see only destruction. Though they wear no peculiar garb, yet their speech shall betray them. 2011. 61 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; The Spirit of the Lord is upon me — To qualify me for effecting what is foretold and promised in the foregoing chapter. all that mourn--The "all" seems to include the spiritual Israelite mourners, as well as the literal, who are in Isaiah 61:3 called "them that mourn in Zion," and to whom Isaiah 57:18 refers. Isaiah 61:11. Log In/Sign Up . The Jewish Church became a waste, and God’s glory seemed to be trodden under the foot of his foes; but the true children of the promise, they who are counted for the seed, even as many as believe, who are thus the seed of believing Abraham, shall build up all these wastes, and happy shall they be in such joyous service. GodRules Store: Bargains; New Releases; Best Sellers ; Your Own Online Business News/Reviews: World News ; Movie Reviews ; Book Search Are you a Christian? Biblical Commentary Isaiah 61:1-4, 8 - 62.3 EXEGESIS: ISAIAH 60-62. He comes to bring the captive ones back from the Babylon of sin, and to deliver from prison those who, because of their transgressions, are bound with fetters; in a word, he comes to proclaim that now is the accepted time, now is the day of grace, now is the year of jubilee. 1 of 1. 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