イザヤ書 61:3 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 61:3

God glorified in the joyous and the beautiful. "A garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness … that he might be glorified." The figures used arc drawn from Eastern customs and sentiments. The afflicted clothe themselves in sackcloth, sit in ashes, and throw dust on their heads. In gladness and feast-time men crown themselves with garlands or wreaths. In sickness men do not use oil at toilet; when restored to health they resume the oil... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 61:3

To appoint unto them - Hebrew, ‘To place;’ that is, to place happiness before them; to give them joy arid consolation.That mourn in Zion - (See the notes at Isaiah 1:8). The mourners in Zion mean those who dwelt in Jerusalem; then all those who are connected with the church of God - his poor and afflicted people.To give unto them beauty for ashes - In the Hebrew there is here a beautiful paronomasia, which cannot be transferred to our language - אפר תחת פאר pe'ēr tachath 'êpher. The word... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 61:2-3

Isaiah 61:2-3. And the day of vengeance of our God Namely, on those who reject or neglect these gracious offers of mercy and salvation: they shall not only be left in their captivity, as they deserve to be, but shall be dealt with as enemies. We have the gospel summed up, Mark 16:16, where that part of it, he that believeth shall be saved, proclaims the acceptable year of the Lord to those that will accept it; but the other part, he that believeth not shall be damned, proclaims the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 61:1-11

Good news for the exiles (61:1-62:12)God’s Spirit gives the prophet some good news to pass on to the Jews held captive in Babylon. They will be released to return to their land, but their captors will be punished (61:1-2). When they arrive in Jerusalem, they may be overcome with grief because of the ruin and devastation they see around them. But God will encourage and strengthen them so that they can rebuild their beloved city (3-4).Foreigners will carry out the everyday duties for the Jews and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 61:3

To appoint = to set (as a permanent, irrevocable thing). beauty. ashes. Note the emphasis put on this by the Figure of speech Paronomasia . pe'er. 'epher . beauty = an ornament, or nuptial tiara. ashes: as put on the head, as a sign of mourning (2 Samuel 13:19 ). spirit of heaviness = heavy spirit. Hebrew. ruach . App-9 . trees of righteousness. Reference to Isaiah 60:21 . He. All is for Jehovah's glory. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 61:1-3

Isaiah 61:1-3. The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me— The Spirit of JEHOVAH is upon me, because JEHOVAH hath anointed me. To publish glad tidings to the meek hath he sent me; to bind up the broken-hearted: to proclaim to the captives freedom; and to the bounden, perfect liberty: to proclaim the year of acceptance with JEHOVAH; and the day of vengeance of our God: to comfort all those that mourn; to impart [gladness] to the mourners of Sion; to give them a beautiful crown instead of ashes; the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 61:3

3. To appoint . . . to give—The double verb, with the one and the same accusative, imparts glowing vehemence to the style. 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). oil of joy—Perfumed ointment was poured on the guests at joyous feasts (Psalms 23:5; Psalms 45:7; Psalms 45:8; Amos... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 61:1-3

The mission of the Anointed One 61:1-3These two chapters begin with an introduction of the Servant (Messiah) and His mission. Some scholars regard Isaiah 61:1-3 as a fifth Servant Song. [Note: E.g., Robert B. Chisholm Jr., "The Christological Fulfillment of Isaiah’s Servant Songs," Bibliotheca Sacra 163:652 (October-December 2006):401-4), regard 61:1-3.] That the Servant of the Servant Songs is the same person as the Anointed One (Messiah) of chapter 11, is clear from what Isaiah wrote about... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 61:3

Fifth, proclaiming good news means He would give joy to the mourners among the Israelites in place of their sorrows. Sixth, it means they would become a blessing like large trees are, flourishing in righteousness by demonstrating the saving and enabling grace of God, and so glorifying Him. God’s righteousness would make them strong and durable. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 61:1-11

1. The speaker is the prophet, either in his own person, or in that of the Servant of Jehovah. The mission here spoken of is identical with the mission of the Servant as already indicated; e.g. to bind up, etc. (cp. Isaiah 42:3, Isaiah 42:7), and, again, proclaim liberty, etc. (cp. Isaiah 42:7; Isaiah 49:9). This phrase is taken from the law of the year of jubilee (Leviticus 25:8-10). Our Lord applies the passage to His own work in Luke 4:16. Anointed] i.e. to prophetic office (1 Kings 19:16).... read more