Old Testament · Prophecy
Isaiah 61:1
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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 brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
About Isaiah 61:1
Isaiah 61:1 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on Abuse Recovery in the Bible, Physical Bondage in the Bible, and What the Bible Says About Captivity. Found in the prophecy of Isaiah, this Old Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
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“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
- Psalms 147:3
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
- Psalms 9:9
“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”
- Romans 12:19
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:4
“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
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How to Apply Isaiah 61:1
Meditate on Isaiah 61:1 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of Abuse Recovery in the Bible applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.