The Spirit of the Lord is on me
Isaiah 61:1–2 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
Isaiah 61:1–2 WEB
1The Lord GOD’s Spirit is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to those who are bound, 2to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,
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Context
The anointed one announces good news to the poor, freedom for captives and comfort for mourners. Jesus reads this in the synagogue at Nazareth and says it is fulfilled (Luke 4:16-21).