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 expressly mentions the time of bestowing such distinguished grace, in order …

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…