Isaiah 61:2

The Year of the LORD’s Favor · Isaiah 61:1–11
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Translations

Modern
…to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,
Traditional
To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;
Literal
…to proclaim the year of the favor of YHWH, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all in mourning,
Latin
…ut prædicarem annum placabilem Domino, et diem ultionis Deo nostro; ut consolarer omnes lugentes,

Original

Hebrew
English
…to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,

Notes

  • The time of the Lord’s favor is the day of God’s salvation (see Isaiah 49:8).

  • the day of our God’s vengeance: God turns his wrath against the enemies of his people. It will be a day of righteous vengeance (see Isaiah 34:8; 63:3–4).

The servant announces the good news that his work will restore Zion. The Lord Jesus used these words to describe his own mission (Luke 4:18–19).

Events

Parallels

Luke 4:16–30

Glossary

Deliverance, Deliverer Gospel Heal, Healing Isaiah, Book of Jesus Christ, Teachings of Luke, Gospel of Miracle New Creation, New Creature New Jerusalem

Topics

Afflicted Saints: Christ Comforts Afflictions and Adversities of Saints: End in Joy and Blessedness Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions of Saints, End in Joy and Blessedness Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Consolation Under Affliction: Christ is the Author and Giver of Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Vengeance Gospel: Prophecies Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jubilee: Called the Acceptable Year of the Lord Liberty: Figurative Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Entering on his Public Ministry Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning The Feast of Jubilee: Called The: Acceptable Year The Feast of Jubilee: Illustrative of the Gospel The Gospel: Foretold Tragedy Trinity: The Holy Years: (Acceptable) of the Time of the Gospel