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Isaiah 61
Title | Isaiah 61 |
Publication Type | Book Chapter |
Year of Publication | 2022 |
Authors | Parry, Donald W. |
Book Title | The Book of Isaiah: A New Translation (Preliminary Edition) |
Chapter | 61 |
Publisher | Book of Mormon Central |
City | Springville, UT |
Keywords | Bible; Isaiah (Book); Isaiah (Prophet); Old Testament |
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The Mission of the Messiah (61:1–3)
Messiah |
61 1The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, to bring good news to the poor; to proclaim liberty to the captives 2to proclaim the year of favor of the LORD to comfort all who mourn, 3to give to them a crown of beauty, instead of ashes; that they may be called “Oaks of Righteousness,” |
Blessings to Restored Israel (61:4–11)
The Lord |
4They will build up the ancient ruins; and they will repair the ruined cities 5And strangers will stand and shepherd your flocks, 6But you will be called, “The Priests of the LORD”; You will eat the wealth of nations, 7Instead of your shame, a double portion, Therefore, you will possess a double portion in their land; 8For I, the LORD, love justice; I reward you in truth, 9And your seed will be known among the nations, |
Isaiah |
All who see them will acknowledge them, |
The righteous |
10I will greatly exult in the LORD; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation— as a bridegroom serves as a priest, with a headdress[1], 11For as the earth brings forth its shoots so, the Lord, the LORD, will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all of the nations. |
[1] The Hebrew term pe’er (“headdress”) pertains to a special, sacred head covering for a male.
[2] The Hebrew term kele (“jewels”) is a generic term that can refer to ornaments, jewels, and even garments (see the lexicons); hence, the translation can also read, “bride is adorned with her garments,” speaking of special clothing.
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