Isaiah 61:2
to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
What it says
He proclaims the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance, bringing comfort to mourners.
What it is doing
This verse joins saving favor and just judgment within the same redemptive proclamation.
In context
1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, 2to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor 3to console the mourners in Zion — 4They will rebuild the ancient ruins; 5Strangers will stand and feed your flocks, 6But you will be called the priests of the LORD; 7Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, 8For I, the LORD, love justice; 9Their descendants will be known among the nations, 10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, 11For as the earth brings forth its growth,