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Isaiah 61:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 61:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 61 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“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 61:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 61:1
This prophetic passage, which Jesus read in the Nazareth synagogue and declared fulfilled (Luke 4:17-21), describes the Spirit-anointed Messiah's mission. 'The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me'—divine empowerment for ministry. 'Anointed me'—mashach, the root of Messiah (anointed one), designating Him for prophetic, priestly, and kingly service. His mission includes: 'preach good tidings unto the meek'—announcing the gospel (euangelion) to the humble and poor; 'bind up the brokenhearted'—healing emotional and spiritual wounds; 'proclaim liberty to the captives'—spiritual freedom from sin's bon...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 61:1
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“Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard: that the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.,Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.,,,,,,,,”
“to bring the prisoners out of the dungeon”
“the lame walk”
“and binds up their wounds.”
“because of the blood of your covenant”
“how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power”
“the spirit of counsel and might”
“whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place”