1. πνεῦμα κυρίου ἐπ’ ἐμέ οὗ εἵνεκεν ἔχρισέν με εὐαγγελίσασθαι πτωχοῖς ἀπέσταλκέν με ἰάσασθαι τοὺς συντετριμμένους τῇ καρδίᾳ κηρύξαι αἰχμαλώτοις ἄφεσιν καὶ τυφλοῖς ἀνάβλεψιν
2. καλέσαι ἐνιαυτὸν κυρίου δεκτὸν καὶ ἡμέραν ἀνταποδόσεως παρακαλέσαι πάντας τοὺς πενθοῦντας
3. δοθῆναι τοῖς πενθοῦσιν Σιων δόξαν ἀντὶ σποδοῦ ἄλειμμα εὐφροσύνης τοῖς πενθοῦσιν καταστολὴν δόξης ἀντὶ πνεύματος ἀκηδίας καὶ κληθήσονται γενεαὶ δικαιοσύνης φύτευμα κυρίου εἰς δόξαν
4. καὶ οἰκοδομήσουσιν ἐρήμους αἰωνίας ἐξηρημωμένας πρότερον ἐξαναστήσουσιν καὶ καινιοῦσιν πόλεις ἐρήμους ἐξηρημωμένας εἰς γενεάς
5. καὶ ἥξουσιν ἀλλογενεῖς ποιμαίνοντες τὰ πρόβατά σου καὶ ἀλλόφυλοι ἀροτῆρες καὶ ἀμπελουργοί
6. ὑμεῖς δὲ ἱερεῖς κυρίου κληθήσεσθε λειτουργοὶ θεοῦ ἰσχὺν ἐθνῶν κατέδεσθε καὶ ἐν τῷ πλούτῳ αὐτῶν θαυμασθήσεσθε
7. οὕτως ἐκ δευτέρας κληρονομήσουσιν τὴν γῆν καὶ εὐφροσύνη αἰώνιος ὑπὲρ κεφαλῆς αὐτῶν
8. ἐγὼ γάρ εἰμι κύριος ὁ ἀγαπῶν δικαιοσύνην καὶ μισῶν ἁρπάγματα ἐξ ἀδικίας καὶ δώσω τὸν μόχθον αὐτῶν δικαίοις καὶ διαθήκην αἰώνιον διαθήσομαι αὐτοῖς
9. καὶ γνωσθήσεται ἐν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν τὸ σπέρμα αὐτῶν καὶ τὰ ἔκγονα αὐτῶν πᾶς ὁ ὁρῶν αὐτοὺς ἐπιγνώσεται αὐτούς ὅτι οὗτοί εἰσιν σπέρμα ηὐλογημένον ὑπὸ θεοῦ
10. καὶ εὐφροσύνῃ εὐφρανθήσονται ἐπὶ κύριον ἀγαλλιάσθω ἡ ψυχή μου ἐπὶ τῷ κυρίῳ ἐνέδυσεν γάρ με ἱμάτιον σωτηρίου καὶ χιτῶνα εὐφροσύνης ὡς νυμφίῳ περιέθηκέν μοι μίτραν καὶ ὡς νύμφην κατεκόσμησέν με κόσμῳ
11. καὶ ὡς γῆν αὔξουσαν τὸ ἄνθος αὐτῆς καὶ ὡς κῆπος τὰ σπέρματα αὐτοῦ οὕτως ἀνατελεῖ κύριος δικαιοσύνην καὶ ἀγαλλίαμα ἐναντίον πάντων τῶν ἐθνῶν
Footnotes:
61:1-3 - The Spirit of the Lord empowers the servant to proclaim good news, heal brokenhearted people, and set the oppressed free. This text is fulfilled in Christ (see also Luke 4:18-19 and Matthew 5:4).
61:4-6 - God promises to restore the ruined places and transform His people into priests of the Lord, symbolizing the role of God's people as spiritual mediators (see also 1 Peter 2:9 and Revelation 1:6).
61:7-8 - Instead of shame, God will give double honor to His people, reaffirming His righteousness and faithfulness in keeping His everlasting covenant (see also Isaiah 54:4-5 and Zechariah 9:12).
61:9-10 - The people will be known as blessed by God, and salvation will be a source of great joy. Righteousness is compared to wedding garments, pointing to the relationship between God and His people (see also Revelation 19:7-8 and Isaiah 62:5).
61:11:00 - Just as the earth produces fruit, God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. This final vision highlights God's sovereignty in all creation (see also Psalm 85:11 and 2 Corinthians 9:10).
Verses related to Isaías, 61:
Isaiah chapter 61 proclaims the good news of restoration. How does God promise to bring comfort to the afflicted? This inspiring text announces the coming of the Anointed One to free the captives, comfort those who mourn, and rebuild the ancient ruins. The chapter highlights themes of redemption, divine justice, and the radical transformation of God's people. Isaiah 61 also prefigures the ministry of the Messiah, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Dive with us into five biblical passages that expand understanding of this powerful message of hope and renewal.
Luke 4:18-19: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free and to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.'" - Jesus directly quotes Isaiah 61:1-2 and applies this passage to himself, declaring the fulfillment of this prophecy.
2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things are passed away; behold, new things have appeared!" - This verse reflects the theme of renewal and restoration found in Isaiah 61:3-4.
1 Peter 2:9: "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, to proclaim the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." - Peter applies to Christians the promises made to Israel in Isaiah 61:6 about being a priesthood for God.
Revelation 19:7-8: "Let us rejoice! Let us rejoice and give Him glory! For the time has come for the marriage of the Lamb, and his bride has already made herself ready. She was given fine linen, bright and pure, to wear. The fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints." - The image of the bride dressed for the wedding reflects the language of Isaiah 61:10 about putting on the garments of salvation.
James 1:12: "Happy is the man who perseveres under trial, because after passing, he will receive the crown of life, which God promised to those who love him." - The promise of a crown echoes the language of Isaiah 61:3 about a crown of beauty instead of ashes.
FAQ:
What does the "year of the Lord's favor" mean in Isaiah 61?
The "year of the Lord's favor" refers to God's period of favor and deliverance, where He offers salvation and restoration to the oppressed and afflicted. (Isaiah 61:2)
How does God promise to comfort those who mourn in Isaiah 61?
God promises to comfort those who mourn, giving them beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of heaviness. (Isaiah 61:3)
What is the mission of the "anointed one" mentioned in Isaiah 61?
The "anointed one" is the Messiah, chosen by God to proclaim good news to the poor, heal the brokenhearted, and set the prisoners free. (Isaiah 61:1)
What does it mean to be a "tree of righteousness" in Isaiah 61?
To be a "tree of righteousness" means to be a reflection of God's righteousness, a restored people who bring honor and glory to the Lord, reflecting His character. (Isaiah 61:3)
What is the "everlasting covenant" mentioned in Isaiah 61?
The "everlasting covenant" is God's promise to restore His people and establish an eternal relationship of blessing and protection for those who follow Him. (Isaiah 61:8)
