Isaiah 61: Good News for the Afflicted

The Spirit-anointed one brings good news, freedom, the LORD’s season of favor, and comfort to mourners, words Jesus read in Nazareth and declared fulfilled. God’s people rebuild the ruins, are called priests, receive an everlasting covenant, and rejoice that God has clothed them in salvation and righteousness.

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What do the exchanges in 61:3 have in common?

Festive clothing is replaced by sackclothRoyal robes are exchanged for priestly onesSigns of grief are replaced by signs of joySigns of wealth are replaced by humble dress