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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 61 - Introduction

* The Messiah, his character and office. (1-3) His promises of the future blessedness of the church. (4-9) The church praises God for these mercies. (10,11)

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See also Isaiah 61 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This chapter, in its design and structure, is intimately connected with the preceding. That it refers to the Messiah will be shown in the notes at Isaiah 61:1, and the main scope and design of the cha...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    The Proclamation of Glad Tidings to Zion i. _Isa 61:1-3_. The speaker (see below) introduces himself as the herald of the coming salvation. Anointed with the spirit of the Lord, he is commissioned to...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _THE OFFICE OF CHRIST. THE ZEAL AND BLESSINGS OF THE FAITHFUL._ _Before Christ 698._ THE fourth discourse, contained in this and the next chapter, according to Vitringa, explains more distinctly som...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    EXAMINATION Chapter S SIXTY THROUGH SIXTY-SIX DEFINITION (Define the following words or phrases as they were discussed in the comments.) 1. _wealth_ of the nations 8. _covenant_ 2. _Spirit_ up...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (d-0) (The title of this book, 'Isaiah'), Meaning, 'Salvation of Jah.' see Psalms 68:4 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 61 In this chapter both Christ and the church are introduced speaking, in their turns. It begins with the words of Christ, describing his work and office; his qualifications fo...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 61 THE ANOINTED ONE. The first question to be asked as we open this chapter is as to the identity of the Anointed One. Some consider it to be the prophet who wrote these words, but the precede...

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