Isaiah 61:3
to console the mourners in Zion —
What it says
Zion's mourners receive beauty, gladness, and praise instead of ashes, grief, and despair.
What it is doing
This verse describes the inner and public transformation produced by God's saving work.
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,