ISAIAH 61-62. THE COMING YEAR OF GRACE.
Isaiah 61:1. The prophet speaks of his call in language reminiscent of
the Servant Songs. Yahweh's spirit abides with me, because He has
ordained me. He has sent me to bring glad news to the distressed; to
proclaim freedom to the Jews in bondage; to herald th... [ Continue Reading ]
The prophet now addresses the people directly. Men of other nations
shall serve as labourers at their bidding and call them Yahweh's
priests, or Servants of our God, recognising Yahweh as such. As a
priestly caste they will enjoy the wealth of the peoples, as priestly
tithe, and deck (so emend boast... [ Continue Reading ]