Bibliography InformationSpurgeon, Charle Haddon. Chapter 61. 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). THE CONTEXT. Parkhurst, Jr. 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 ). Bible Language English. Salem Media Group. 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. confusion--rather, "humiliation," or "contumely." Update. No entry exists in Forerunner Commentary for Isaiah 61:7.. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Isaiah 61:7:. Isaiah goes back to recall the days of Moses leading Israel in the wilderness. Questions for eat . To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty —. See Isaiah 61:10 (printed below) I rejoice greatly in Jehovah, my soul exults in my God; because he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has wrapped me in a robe of righteousness—like a bridegroom adorns his head with a turban like a priest and like a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Isaiah 61:1 KJV. The Spirit is upon Me in preaching, because Jehovah hath anointed Me from the womb ( Luke 1:35 ), and at baptism, with the Spirit "without measure," and permanently "abiding" on Me ( Isaiah 11:2 , John 1:32 , 3:34 , Psalms 45:7 ; with which compare 1 Kings 1:39 1 Kings 1:40 1 Kings 19:16 , Exodus 29:7 ). of seed . . Finding the new version too difficult to understand? Isaiah 61. Dennis Bratcher. Bible > Commentaries > Isaiah 61:7 Isaiah 61:7 For your shame you shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be to them. Commentary, Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 (Advent 3), Kristin J. Wendland, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011. Isaiah 61:1-4 & 8-11 KJV Large Print Commentary. 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; Commentary on Isaiah 61:4-9 (Read Isaiah 61:4-9) Promises are here made to the Jews returned out of captivity, which extend to all those who, through grace, are delivered out of spiritual thraldom. The loveliest sight in the world is one of God’s people. work in truth--rather, "I will give them the reward of their work" (compare Isaiah 40:10 , Margin; Isaiah 49:4 , Margin; Isaiah 62:11 , Margin). oil of joy--Perfumed ointment was poured on the guests at joyous feasts ( Psalms 23:5 , Psalms 45:7 Psalms 45:8 , Amos 6:6 ). boast yourselves--rather, "in their splendor ye shall be substituted in their stead"; ye shall substitute yourselves [MAURER]. When Jesus comes, he brings all things with him, for he is all things to his people, and they find their all in him. . In this chapter, I. 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.”. The Messiah, his character and office. I will greatly rejoice —, Not a little, for he is a great God, so “I will greatly rejoice” in him. 61:11 See Isa. Version. For our study we will follow the outline provided in commentary on Isaiah by J. Alec Motyer, in the series of Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries. 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 ). 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; beauty for ashes--There is a play on the sound and meaning of the Hebrew words, peer, epher, literally, "ornamental headdress" or tiara ( Ezekiel 24:17 ), worn in times of joy, instead of a headdress of "ashes," cast on the head in mourning ( 2 Samuel 13:19 ). Oh, what a wonderful portion we have to rejoice in! 8. judgment--justice, which requires that I should restore My people, and give them double in compensation for their sufferings. 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. “I will greatly rejoice” —. in their glory . Comtemplate the ‘shalls’ Of vs. 4-7. blessed--( Isaiah 65:23 ). 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;”. A list of the best commentaries on Isaiah ranked by scholars, journal reviews, and site users. . Isaiah 61. The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, You know who it is that speaks these words, our Lord Jesus himself. N.A.S.B. On occasions of grief its use was laid aside ( 2 Samuel 14:2 ). Bad Advertisement? Therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them. Isaiah 61:3. Isaiah 61:1-11. Young's Compare all. salvation . This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet Isaiah, and is one of the Books of the Prophets. English Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Isaiah 61:1-4 & 8-11. Hating, as I do, the rapine, combined with iniquity, perpetrated on My people by their enemies, I will vindicate Israel. 2. acceptable year--the year of jubilee on which "liberty was proclaimed to the captives" ( Isaiah 61:1 2 Corinthians 6:2 ). Isaiah 61. How blessed is the lot of God’s chosen people! Biblical Commentary Isaiah 61:1-4, 8 - 62.3 EXEGESIS: ISAIAH 60-62. 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; "Anointed" as Messiah, Prophet, Priest, and King. 5. stand--shall wait on you as servants ( Isaiah 14:1 Isaiah 14:2 , 60:10 ). Isaiah 61:1. Those gentlemen who want to cut that word “everlasting” out of our Bibles will find that it will be a very long while before we shall agree to be despoiled of it; nay, we shall never consent to give it up. 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. Isaiah 61:1. Version. 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. David Guzik commentary on Isaiah 61 describes the empowerment of the Messiah’s ministry, and the everlasting covenant between God and His people. 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.