Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening [of the prison] to them that are bound;
American Standard Version

Treated in 5 passages across the library.

  1. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    Part I. Concerning the nature of the affections and their importance in religion cites Isa. 61:1

    …s nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." Isa. 61:1, 2, "The Lord hath anointed me, to bind up the broken-hearted, to comfort all that mourn.…

  2. Divine Healing · Andrew Murray

    Anointing in the Name of the Lord cites Isa. 61:1

    …Spirit: “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me,” etc. (Isa. 61:1). It is said of the Lord Jesus in the New Testament: “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with…

  3. The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit · R. A. Torrey

    The Work of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Christ cites Isaiah 61:1

    …as with him.” In a prophetic vision of the coming Messiah in the Old Testament we read in Isaiah 61:1 “ The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good n…

  4. The God of All Comfort · Hannah Whitall Smith

    The God of All Comfort cites Isaiah 61: 1-3

    … He is the God who sent Christ “to bind up the brokenhearted… to comfort all who mourn.” (Isaiah 61: 1-3) Notice that word all. Not just a few, but every single one. Every sorrowing heart, every…

  5. The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit · R. A. Torrey

    The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit as Revealed in His Names cites Isaiah 61:1-3

    …he Spirit of the Lord Jehovah The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of the Lord Jehovah in Isaiah 61:1-3 A. R. V., “The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon Me; because Jehovah hath anointed Me to…

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