To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord - (see the notes at Isaiah 49:8). There is probably an allusion here to the year of Jub…

To proclaim the acceptable year ... —The Year of Jubilee is still, perhaps, in the prophet’s thoughts; but the chief point of the …

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the b…

To proclaim the year of the good-pleasure of Jehovah. Here he expre ly mentions the time of bestowing such distinguished grace, in order t…

To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord
Not an exact year, but time in general; for such are wrong, who from hen…

The prophets had the Holy Spirit of God at times, teaching them what to say, and causing them to say it; but Christ had the Spirit always, without …

1. The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Here he promises joy to the people. This is divided into two parts:

   • In th…