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<p id="Chapter61" align="center">Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET<br>CHAPTER 61
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<p id="Isa61_1"><a onclick="return mV('Isa',61,'1-11');">Isa 61:1-11</a>. MESSIAH'S OFFICES: RESTORATION OF ISRAEL.
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<p>Messiah announces His twofold commission to bring gospel mercy at His first coming, and judgments on unbelievers and comfort to Zion at His second coming (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',61,'1-9');">Isa 61:1-9</a>); the language can be applied to Isaiah, comforting by his prophecies the exiles in Babylon, only in a subordinate sense. <p><b>1. is upon me; because...hath anointed me</b>—quoted by Jesus as His credentials in preaching (<a onclick="return mV('Luk',4,'18-21');">Luk 4:18-21</a>). The Spirit <i>is</i> upon Me in preaching, because Jehovah <i>hath</i> anointed Me from the womb (<a onclick="return mV('Luk',1,35);">Luk 1:35</a>), and at baptism, with the Spirit "without measure," and permanently "abiding" on Me (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',11,2);">Isa 11:2</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Jhn',1,32);">Jhn 1:32</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Jhn',3,34;">3:34</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',45,7);">Psa 45:7</a>; with which compare <a onclick="return mV('1Ki',1,39,40);">1Ki 1:39-40</a>; <a onclick="return mV('1Ki',19,16);">1Ki 19:16</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Exd',29,7);">Exd 29:7</a>). "Anointed" as <i>Messiah,</i> Prophet, Priest, and King.
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<br><br><b>good tidings</b>—as the word "gospel" means.
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<br><br><b>the meek</b>—rather, "the poor," as <a onclick="return mV('Luk',4,18);">Luk 4:18</a> has it; that is, those afflicted with calamity, poor in circumstances and in spirit (<a onclick="return mV('Mat',11,5);">Mat 11:5</a>).
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<br><br><b>proclaim liberty</b>— (<a onclick="return mV('Jhn',8,'31-36');">Jhn 8:31-36</a>). Language drawn from the deliverance of the Babylonian captives, to describe the deliverance from sin and death (<a onclick="return mV('Hbr',2,15);">Hbr 2:15</a>); also from the "liberty proclaimed" to all bond-servants in the year of jubilee (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',61,2);">Isa 61:2</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Lev',25,10);">Lev 25:10</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Jer',34,8,9);">Jer 34:8-9</a>).
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<br><br><b>opening of the prison</b>—The <i>Hebrew</i> rather is, "the <i>most complete</i> opening," namely, of the <i>eyes</i> to them that are bound, that is, deliverance from <i>prison,</i> for captives are as it were <i>blind</i> in the darkness of prison (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',14,17);">Isa 14:17</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Isa',35,5);">35:5</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Isa',42,7);">42:7</a>) [EWALD]. So <a onclick="return mV('Luk',4,18);">Luk 4:18</a> and the <i>Septuagint</i> interpret it; <a onclick="return mV('Luk',4,18);">Luk 4:18</a>, under inspiration, adds to this, for the fuller explanation of the <i>single</i> clause in the <i>Hebrew,</i> "to set at liberty them that are bruised"; thus expressing the <i>double</i> "opening" implied; namely, that of the eyes (<a onclick="return mV('Jhn',9,39);">Jhn 9:39</a>), and that of the prison (<a onclick="return mV('Rom',6,18);">Rom 6:18</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Rom',7,24,25);">7:24-25</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Hbr',2,15);">Hbr 2:15</a>). His miracles were <i>acted parables.</i>
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<p id="Isa61_2"><b>2. acceptable year</b>—the year of jubilee on which "liberty was proclaimed to the captives" (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',61,1);">Isa 61:1</a>; <a onclick="return mV('2Cr',6,2);">2Cr 6:2</a>).
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<br><br><b>day of vengeance</b>—The "acceptable time of grace" is a "year"; the time of "vengeance" but "a day" (so <a onclick="return mV('Isa',34,8);">Isa 34:8</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Isa',63,4);">63:4</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Mal',4,1);">Mal 4:1</a>). Jesus (<a onclick="return mV('Luk',4,20,21);">Luk 4:20-21</a>) "closed the book" before this clause; for the interval from His first to His second coming is "the acceptable year"; the day of vengeance" will not be till He comes again (<a onclick="return mV('2Th',1,'7-9');">2Th 1:7-9</a>).
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<br><br><b>our God</b>—The saints call Him "<i>our</i> God"; for He cometh to "avenge" them (<a onclick="return mV('Rev',6,10);">Rev 6:10</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Rev',19,2);">19:2</a>).
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<br><br><b>all that mourn</b>—The "all" seems to include the <i>spiritual</i> Israelite mourners, as well as the <i>literal,</i> who are in <a onclick="return mV('Isa',61,3);">Isa 61:3</a> called "them that mourn <i>in Zion,</i>" and to whom <a onclick="return mV('Isa',57,18);">Isa 57:18</a> refers.
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<p id="Isa61_3"><b>3. To appoint...to give</b>—The double verb, with the one and the same accusative, imparts glowing vehemence to the style.
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<br><br><b>beauty for ashes</b>—There is a play on the sound and meaning of the <i>Hebrew</i> words, <i>peer, epher,</i> literally, "ornamental headdress" or <i>tiara</i> (<a onclick="return mV('Eze',24,17);">Eze 24:17</a>), worn in times of joy, instead of a headdress of "ashes," cast on the head in mourning (<a onclick="return mV('2Sa',13,19);">2Sa 13:19</a>).
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<br><br><b>oil of joy</b>—Perfumed ointment was poured on the guests at joyous feasts (<a onclick="return mV('Psa',23,5);">Psa 23:5</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',45,7,8);">45:7-8</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Amo',6,6);">Amo 6:6</a>). On occasions of grief its use was laid aside (<a onclick="return mV('2Sa',14,2);">2Sa 14:2</a>).
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<br><br><b>garment of praise</b>—bright-colored garments, indicative of thankfulness, instead of those that indicate despondency, as sackcloth (<a onclick="return mV('Jhn',16,20);">Jhn 16:20</a>).
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<br><br><b>trees of righteousness</b>—<i>Hebrew, terebinth</i> trees; symbolical of men <i>strong</i> in righteousness, instead of being, as heretofore, bowed down as a reed with sin and calamity (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',1,29,30);">Isa 1:29-30</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Isa',42,3);">42:3</a>; <a onclick="return mV('1Ki',14,15);">1Ki 14:15</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',1,3);">Psa 1:3</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',92,'12-14');">92:12-14</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Jer',17,8);">Jer 17:8</a>).
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<br><br><b>planting of...Lord</b>—(See on JFB for <a href="./Comm/jfb/Isa/Isa060.html#Isa60_21">Isa 60:21</a>).
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<br><br><b>that he might be glorified</b>— (<a onclick="return mV('Jhn',15,8);">Jhn 15:8</a>).
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<p id="Isa61_4"><b>4. old wastes</b>—Jerusalem and the cities of Judah which long lay in ruins (see on JFB for <a href="./Comm/jfb/Isa/Isa058.html#Isa58_12">Isa 58:12</a>).
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<p id="Isa61_5"><b>5. stand</b>—shall wait on you as servants (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',14,1,2);">Isa 14:1-2</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Isa',60,10);">60:10</a>).
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<p id="Isa61_6"><b>6. But ye</b>—as contrasted with the <i>strangers.</i> 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" (<a onclick="return mV('Exd',19,6);">Exd 19:6</a>, which remains yet to be realized; compare as to the spiritual Israel, <a onclick="return mV('Isa',66,21);">Isa 66:21</a>; <a onclick="return mV('1Pe',2,5,9);">1Pe 2:5, 9</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Rev',1,6);">Rev 1:6</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Rev',5,10);">5:10</a>).
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<br><br><b>Ministers</b>— (<a onclick="return mV('Eze',44,11);">Eze 44:11</a>).
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<br><br><b>eat...riches of...Gentiles</b>— (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',60,'5-11');">Isa 60:5-11</a>).
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<br><br><b>in their glory...boast yourselves</b>—rather, "in their splendor ye shall <i>be substituted</i> in their stead"; ye shall substitute yourselves [MAURER].
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<p id="Isa61_7"><b>7. double</b>—Instead of your past share, ye shall have not merely as much, but "double" as much reward (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',40,2);">Isa 40:2</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Zec',9,12);">Zec 9:12</a>; compare the third clause in this verse).
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<br><br><b>confusion</b>—rather, "humiliation," or "contumely."
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<br><br><b>rejoice</b>—They shall <i>celebrate with jubilation</i> their portion [MAURER]. Transition from the second to the third person.
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<br><br><b>in their land</b>—marking the reference to literal Israel, not to the Church at large.
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<br><br><b>everlasting joy</b>— (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',35,10);">Isa 35:10</a>).
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<p id="Isa61_8"><b>8. judgment</b>—justice, which requires that I should restore My people, and give them double in compensation for their sufferings.
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<br><br><b>robbery for burnt offering</b>—rather, from a different <i>Hebrew</i> root, <i>the spoil of iniquity</i> [HORSLEY]. So in <a onclick="return mV('Job',5,6);">Job 5:6</a>. Hating, as I do, the <i>rapine,</i> combined <i>with iniquity,</i> perpetrated on My people by their enemies, I will vindicate Israel.
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<br><br><b>direct...work in truth</b>—rather, "I will give them the <i>reward of their work</i>" (compare <a onclick="return mV('Isa',40,10);">Isa 40:10</a>, <i>Margin;</i> <a onclick="return mV('Isa',49,4);">Isa 49:4</a>, <i>Margin;</i> <a onclick="return mV('Isa',62,11);">Isa 62:11</a>, <i>Margin</i>).
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<p id="Isa61_9"><b>9. known</b>—honorably; shall be <i>illustrious</i> (<a onclick="return mV('Psa',67,2);">Psa 67:2</a>).
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<br><br><b>people</b>—rather, "peoples."
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<br><br><b>seed...blessed</b>— (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',65,23);">Isa 65:23</a>).
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<p id="Isa61_10"><b>10.</b> Zion (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',61,3);">Isa 61:3</a>) gives thanks for God's returning favor (compare <a onclick="return mV('Luk',1,46,47);">Luk 1:46-47</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Hab',3,18);">Hab 3:18</a>).
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<br><br><b>salvation...righteousness</b>—inseparably connected together. The "robe" is a loose mantle thrown over the other parts of the dress (<a onclick="return mV('Psa',132,9);">Psa 132:9, 16</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',149,9);">149:4</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Rev',21,2);">Rev 21:2</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Rev',19,8);">19:8</a>).
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<br><br><b>decketh himself with ornaments</b>—rather "maketh himself a <i>priestly headdress,</i>" that is, a magnificent headdress, such as was worn by the high priest, namely, a miter and a plate, or crown of gold worn in front of it [AQUILA, etc.]; appropriate to the "kingdom of priests," dedicated to the offering of spiritual sacrifices to God continually (<a onclick="return mV('Exd',19,6);">Exd 19:6</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Rev',5,10);">Rev 5:10</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Rev',20,6);">20:6</a>).
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<br><br><b>jewels</b>—rather, "ornaments" in general [BARNES].
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<p id="Isa61_11"><b>11.</b> (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',45,8);">Isa 45:8</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Isa',55,10,11);">55:10-11</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',72,3);">Psa 72:3</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',85,11);">85:11</a>).
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<br><br><b>bud</b>—the tender shoots.
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<br><br><b>praise</b>— (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',60,18);">Isa 60:18</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Isa',62,7);">62:7</a>).
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