Verse 1

The Spirit{H7307} of the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069} is upon me; because the LORD{H3068} hath anointed{H4886}{(H8804)} me to preach good tidings{H1319}{(H8763)} unto the meek{H6035}; he hath sent{H7971}{(H8804)} me to bind up{H2280}{(H8800)} the brokenhearted{H7665}{(H8737)}{H3820}, to proclaim{H7121}{(H8800)} liberty{H1865} to the captives{H7617}{(H8803)}, and the opening of the prison{H6495} to them that are bound{H631}{(H8803)};

Referenced Verses

  • Luke 4:18-19 : 18 The Spirit{G4151} of the Lord{G2962} is upon{G1909} me{G1691}, because{G1752} he hath anointed{G5548}{(G5656)} me{G3165} to preach the gospel{G2097}{(G5733)} to the poor{G4434}; he hath sent{G649}{(G5758)} me{G3165} to heal{G2390}{(G5664)} the brokenhearted{G4937}{(G5772)}{G2588}, to preach{G2784}{(G5658)} deliverance{G859} to the captives{G164}, and{G2532} recovering of sight{G309} to the blind{G5185}, to set{G649}{(G5658)} at{G1722} liberty{G859} them that are bruised{G2352}{(G5772)}, 19 To preach{G2784}{(G5658)} the acceptable{G1184} year{G1763} of the Lord{G2962}.
  • Luke 7:22 : 22 Then{G2532} Jesus{G2424} answering{G611}{(G5679)} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto them{G846}, Go your way{G4198}{(G5679)}, and tell{G518}{(G5657)} John{G2491} what things{G3739} ye have seen{G1492}{(G5627)} and{G2532} heard{G191}{(G5656)}; how{G3754} that the blind{G5185} see{G308}{(G5719)}, the lame{G5560} walk{G4043}{(G5719)}, the lepers{G3015} are cleansed{G2511}{(G5743)}, the deaf{G2974} hear{G191}{(G5719)}, the dead{G3498} are raised{G1453}{(G5743)}, to the poor{G4434} the gospel is preached{G2097}{(G5743)}.
  • Isa 42:7 : 7 To open{H6491}{(H8800)} the blind{H5787} eyes{H5869}, to bring out{H3318}{(H8687)} the prisoners{H616} from the prison{H4525}, and them that sit{H3427}{(H8802)} in darkness{H2822} out of the prison{H3608} house{H1004}.
  • Matt 11:5 : 5 The blind{G5185} receive their sight{G308}{(G5719)}, and{G2532} the lame{G5560} walk{G4043}{(G5719)}, the lepers{G3015} are cleansed{G2511}{(G5743)}, and{G2532} the deaf{G2974} hear{G191}{(G5719)}, the dead{G3498} are raised up{G1453}{(G5743)}, and{G2532} the poor{G4434} have the gospel preached to them{G2097}{(G5743)}.
  • Ps 147:3 : 3 He healeth{H7495}{(H8802)} the broken{H7665}{(H8803)} in heart{H3820}, and bindeth up{H2280}{(H8764)} their wounds{H6094}.
  • Isa 57:15 : 15 For thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the high{H7311}{(H8802)} and lofty One{H5375}{(H8737)} that inhabiteth{H7931}{(H8802)} eternity{H5703}, whose name{H8034} is Holy{H6918}; I dwell{H7931}{(H8799)} in the high{H4791} and holy{H6918} place, with him also that is of a contrite{H1793} and humble{H8217} spirit{H7307}, to revive{H2421}{(H8687)} the spirit{H7307} of the humble{H8217}, and to revive{H2421}{(H8687)} the heart{H3820} of the contrite ones{H1792}{(H8737)}.
  • Isa 42:1 : 1 Behold my servant{H5650}, whom I uphold{H8551}{(H8799)}; mine elect{H972}, in whom my soul{H5315} delighteth{H7521}{(H8804)}; I have put{H5414}{(H8804)} my spirit{H7307} upon him: he shall bring forth{H3318}{(H8686)} judgment{H4941} to the Gentiles{H1471}.
  • Zech 9:11-12 : 11 As for thee also, by the blood{H1818} of thy covenant{H1285} I have sent forth{H7971}{(H8765)} thy prisoners{H615} out of the pit{H953} wherein is no water{H4325}. 12 Turn{H7725}{(H8798)} you to the strong hold{H1225}, ye prisoners{H615} of hope{H8615}: even to day{H3117} do I declare{H5046}{(H8688)} that I will render{H7725}{(H8686)} double{H4932} unto thee;
  • Isa 49:9 : 9 That thou mayest say{H559}{(H8800)} to the prisoners{H631}{(H8803)}, Go forth{H3318}{(H8798)}; to them that are in darkness{H2822}, Shew{H1540}{(H8734)} yourselves. They shall feed{H7462}{(H8799)} in the ways{H1870}, and their pastures{H4830} shall be in all high places{H8205}.
  • Acts 10:38 : 38 How{G5613} God{G2316} anointed{G5548}{(G5656)} Jesus{G2424} of{G575} Nazareth{G3478} with the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151} and{G2532} with power{G1411}: who{G846}{G3739} went about{G1330}{(G5627)} doing good{G2109}{(G5723)}, and{G2532} healing{G2390}{(G5740)} all{G3956} that were oppressed{G2616}{(G5746)} of{G5259} the devil{G1228}; for{G3754} God{G2316} was{G2258}{(G5713)} with{G3326} him{G846}.
  • Isa 11:2-5 : 2 And the spirit{H7307} of the LORD{H3068} shall rest{H5117}{(H8804)} upon him, the spirit{H7307} of wisdom{H2451} and understanding{H998}, the spirit{H7307} of counsel{H6098} and might{H1369}, the spirit{H7307} of knowledge{H1847} and of the fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068}; 3 And shall make him of quick understanding{H7306}{(H8687)} in the fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068}: and he shall not judge{H8199}{(H8799)} after the sight{H4758} of his eyes{H5869}, neither reprove{H3198}{(H8686)} after the hearing{H4926} of his ears{H241}: 4 But with righteousness{H6664} shall he judge{H8199}{(H8804)} the poor{H1800}, and reprove{H3198}{(H8689)} with equity{H4334} for the meek{H6035} of the earth{H776}: and he shall smite{H5221}{(H8689)} the earth{H776} with the rod{H7626} of his mouth{H6310}, and with the breath{H7307} of his lips{H8193} shall he slay{H4191}{(H8686)} the wicked{H7563}. 5 And righteousness{H6664} shall be the girdle{H232} of his loins{H4975}, and faithfulness{H530} the girdle{H232} of his reins{H2504}.
  • Isa 48:16 : 16 Come{H7126}{(H8798)} ye near{H7126}{(H8798)} unto me, hear{H8085}{(H8798)} ye this; I have not spoken{H1696}{(H8765)} in secret{H5643} from the beginning{H7218}; from the time{H6256} that it was, there am I: and now the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}, and his Spirit{H7307}, hath sent{H7971}{(H8804)} me.
  • John 3:34 : 34 For{G1063} he whom{G3739} God{G2316} hath sent{G649}{(G5656)} speaketh{G2980}{(G5719)} the words{G4487} of God{G2316}: for{G1063} God{G2316} giveth{G1325}{(G5719)} not{G3756} the Spirit{G4151} by{G1537} measure{G3358} unto him.
  • Ps 34:18 : 18 The LORD{H3068} is nigh{H7138} unto them that are of a broken{H7665}{(H8737)} heart{H3820}; and saveth{H3467}{(H8686)} such as be of a contrite{H1793} spirit{H7307}.
  • Matt 3:16 : 16 And{G2532} Jesus{G2424}, when he was baptized{G907}{(G5685)}, went up{G305}{(G5627)} straightway{G2117} out of{G575} the water{G5204}: and{G2532}, lo{G2400}{(G5628)}, the heavens{G3772} were opened{G455}{(G5681)} unto him{G846}, and{G2532} he saw{G1492}{(G5627)} the Spirit{G4151} of God{G2316} descending{G2597}{(G5723)} like{G5616} a dove{G4058}, and{G2532} lighting{G2064}{(G5740)} upon{G1909} him{G846}:
  • Acts 26:18 : 18 To open{G455}{(G5658)} their{G846} eyes{G3788}, and to turn{G1994}{(G5658)} them from{G575} darkness{G4655} to{G1519} light{G5457}, and{G2532} from the power{G1849} of Satan{G4567} unto{G1909} God{G2316}, that they{G846} may receive{G2983}{(G5629)} forgiveness{G859} of sins{G266}, and{G2532} inheritance{G2819} among{G1722} them which are sanctified{G37}{(G5772)} by faith{G4102} that is in{G1519} me{G1691}.
  • Ps 45:7 : 7 Thou lovest{H157}{H8804)} righteousness{H6664}, and hatest{H8130}{H8799)} wickedness{H7562}: therefore God{H430}, thy God{H430}, hath anointed{H4886}{H8804)} thee with the oil{H8081} of gladness{H8342} above thy fellows{H2270}.
  • John 8:32-36 : 32 And{G2532} ye shall know{G1097}{(G5695)} the truth{G225}, and{G2532} the truth{G225} shall make{G1659} you{G5209} free{G1659}{(G5692)}. 33 They answered{G611}{(G5662)} him{G846}, We be{G2070}{(G5748)} Abraham's{G11} seed{G4690}, and{G2532} were{G1398} never{G4455} in bondage{G1398}{(G5758)} to any man{G3762}: how{G4459} sayest{G3004}{(G5719)} thou{G4771},{G3754} Ye shall be made{G1096}{(G5695)} free{G1658}? 34 Jesus{G2424} answered{G611}{(G5662)} them{G846}, Verily{G281}, verily{G281}, I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213},{G3754} Whosoever{G3956} committeth{G4160}{(G5723)} sin{G266} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the servant{G1401} of sin{G266}. 35 And{G1161} the servant{G1401} abideth{G3306}{(G5719)} not{G3756} in{G1722} the house{G3614} for{G1519} ever{G165}: but the Son{G5207} abideth{G3306}{(G5719)}{G1519} ever{G165}. 36 If{G1437} the Son{G5207} therefore{G3767} shall make{G1659} you{G5209} free{G1659}{(G5661)}, ye shall be{G2071}{(G5704)} free{G1658} indeed{G3689}.
  • Hos 6:1 : 1 Come{H3212}{(H8798)}, and let us return{H7725}{(H8799)} unto the LORD{H3068}: for he hath torn{H2963}{(H8804)}, and he will heal{H7495}{(H8799)} us; he hath smitten{H5221}{(H8686)}, and he will bind us up{H2280}{(H8799)}.
  • Ps 2:6 : 6 Yet have I set{H5258}{(H8804)} my king{H4428} upon my holy{H6944} hill{H2022} of Zion{H6726}.
  • Ps 22:26 : 26 The meek{H6035} shall eat{H398}{(H8799)} and be satisfied{H7646}{(H8799)}: they shall praise{H1984}{(H8762)} the LORD{H3068} that seek{H1875}{(H8802)} him: your heart{H3824} shall live{H2421}{(H8799)} for ever{H5703}.
  • 2 Tim 2:25-26 : 25 In{G1722} meekness{G4236} instructing{G3811}{(G5723)} those that oppose themselves{G475}{(G5734)}; if{G3379} God{G2316} peradventure{G3379} will give{G1325}{(G5632)} them{G846} repentance{G3341} to{G1519} the acknowledging{G1922} of the truth{G225}; 26 And{G2532} that they may recover themselves{G366}{(G5661)} out of{G1537} the snare{G3803} of the devil{G1228}, who are taken captive{G2221}{(G5772)} by{G5259} him{G846} at{G1519} his{G1565} will{G2307}.
  • Ps 51:17 : 17 The sacrifices{H2077} of God{H430} are a broken{H7665}{H8737)} spirit{H7307}: a broken{H7665}{H8737)} and a contrite{H1794}{H8737)} heart{H3820}, O God{H430}, thou wilt not despise{H959}{H8799)}.
  • Dan 9:24 : 24 Seventy{H7657} weeks{H7620} are determined{H2852}{(H8738)} upon thy people{H5971} and upon thy holy{H6944} city{H5892}, to finish{H3607}{(H8763)} the transgression{H6588}, and to make an end{H8552}{(H8687)}{(H8675)}{H2856}{(H8800)} of sins{H2403}, and to make reconciliation{H3722}{(H8763)} for iniquity{H5771}, and to bring in{H935}{(H8687)} everlasting{H5769} righteousness{H6664}, and to seal up{H2856}{(H8800)} the vision{H2377} and prophecy{H5030}, and to anoint{H4886}{(H8800)} the most{H6944} Holy{H6944}.
  • Matt 5:3-5 : 3 Blessed{G3107} are the poor{G4434} in spirit{G4151}: for{G3754} theirs{G846} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772}. 4 Blessed{G3107} are they that mourn{G3996}{(G5723)}: for{G3754} they{G846} shall be comforted{G3870}{(G5701)}. 5 Blessed{G3107} are the meek{G4239}: for{G3754} they{G846} shall inherit{G2816}{(G5692)} the earth{G1093}.
  • Ps 149:4 : 4 For the LORD{H3068} taketh pleasure{H7521}{(H8802)} in his people{H5971}: he will beautify{H6286}{(H8762)} the meek{H6035} with salvation{H3444}.
  • Ps 25:9 : 9 The meek{H6035} will he guide{H1869}{(H8686)} in judgment{H4941}: and the meek{H6035} will he teach{H3925}{(H8762)} his way{H1870}.
  • Ps 102:20 : 20 To hear{H8085}{(H8800)} the groaning{H603} of the prisoner{H615}; to loose{H6605}{(H8763)} those that are appointed{H1121} to death{H8546};
  • Isa 59:21 : 21 As for me, this is my covenant{H1285} with them, saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068}; My spirit{H7307} that is upon thee, and my words{H1697} which I have put{H7760}{(H8804)} in thy mouth{H6310}, shall not depart{H4185}{(H8799)} out of thy mouth{H6310}, nor out of the mouth{H6310} of thy seed{H2233}, nor out of the mouth{H6310} of thy seed's{H2233} seed{H2233}, saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068}, from henceforth and for{H5704} ever{H5769}.
  • Isa 66:2 : 2 For all those things hath mine hand{H3027} made{H6213}{(H8804)}, and all those things have been, saith{H5002}{(H8803)} the LORD{H3068}: but to this man will I look{H5027}{(H8686)}, even to him that is poor{H6041} and of a contrite{H5223} spirit{H7307}, and trembleth{H2730} at my word{H1697}.
  • Ps 69:32 : 32 The humble{H6035} shall see{H7200}{H8804)} this, and be glad{H8055}{H8799)}: and your heart{H3824} shall live{H2421}{H8799)} that seek{H1875}{H8802)} God{H430}.
  • Isa 49:24-25 : 24 Shall the prey{H4455} be taken{H3947}{(H8714)} from the mighty{H1368}, or the lawful{H6662} captive{H7628} delivered{H4422}{(H8735)}? 25 But thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068}, Even the captives{H7628} of the mighty{H1368} shall be taken away{H3947}{(H8714)}, and the prey{H4455} of the terrible{H6184} shall be delivered{H4422}{(H8735)}: for I will contend{H7378}{(H8799)} with him that contendeth{H3401} with thee, and I will save{H3467}{(H8686)} thy children{H1121}.
  • Rom 6:16-22 : 16 Know ye{G1492}{(G5758)} not{G3756}, that{G3754} to whom{G3739} ye yield{G3936}{(G5719)} yourselves{G1438} servants{G1401} to{G1519} obey{G5218}, his servants{G1401} ye are{G2075}{(G5748)} to whom{G3739} ye obey{G5219}{(G5719)}; whether{G2273} of sin{G266} unto{G1519} death{G2288}, or{G2228} of obedience{G5218} unto{G1519} righteousness{G1343}? 17 But{G1161} God{G2316} be thanked{G5485}, that{G3754} ye were{G2258}{(G5713)} the servants{G1401} of sin{G266}, but{G1161} ye have obeyed{G5219}{(G5656)} from{G1537} the heart{G2588} that form{G5179} of doctrine{G1322} which{G1519}{G3739} was delivered you{G3860}{(G5681)}. 18 Being{G1659} then{G1161} made free{G1659}{(G5685)} from{G575} sin{G266}, ye became the servants{G1402}{(G5681)} of righteousness{G1343}. 19 I speak{G3004}{(G5719)} after the manner of men{G442} because{G1223} of the infirmity{G769} of your{G5216} flesh{G4561}: for{G1063} as{G5618} ye have yielded{G3936}{(G5656)} your{G5216} members{G3196} servants{G1401} to uncleanness{G167} and{G2532} to iniquity{G458} unto{G1519} iniquity{G458}; even so{G3779} now{G3568} yield{G3936}{(G5657)} your{G5216} members{G3196} servants{G1401} to righteousness{G1343} unto{G1519} holiness{G38}. 20 For{G1063} when{G3753} ye were{G2258}{(G5713)} the servants{G1401} of sin{G266}, ye were{G2258}{(G5713)} free{G1658} from righteousness{G1343}. 21 What{G5101}{G3767} fruit{G2590} had ye{G2192}{(G5707)} then{G5119} in{G1909} those things whereof{G3739} ye are{G1870} now{G3568} ashamed{G1870}{(G5736)}? for{G1063} the end{G5056} of those things{G1565} is death{G2288}. 22 But{G1161} now{G3570} being made free{G1659}{(G5685)} from{G575} sin{G266}, and{G1161} become servants{G1402}{(G5685)} to God{G2316}, ye have{G2192}{(G5719)} your{G5216} fruit{G2590} unto{G1519} holiness{G38}, and{G1161} the end{G5056} everlasting{G166} life{G2222}.
  • John 1:32-33 : 32 And{G2532} John{G2491} bare record{G3140}{(G5656)}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)},{G3754} I saw{G2300}{(G5766)} the Spirit{G4151} descending{G2597}{(G5723)} from{G1537} heaven{G3772} like{G5616} a dove{G4058}, and{G2532} it abode{G3306}{(G5656)} upon{G1909} him{G846}. 33 And I{G2504} knew{G1492}{(G5715)} him{G846} not{G3756}: but{G235} he that sent{G3992}{(G5660)} me{G3165} to baptize{G907}{(G5721)} with{G1722} water{G5204}, the same{G1565} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto me{G3427}, Upon{G1909} whom{G3739}{G302} thou shalt see{G1492}{(G5632)} the Spirit{G4151} descending{G2597}{(G5723)}, and{G2532} remaining{G3306}{(G5723)} on{G1909} him{G846}, the same{G3778} is{G2076}{(G5748)} he which baptizeth{G907}{(G5723)} with{G1722} the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151}.
  • Heb 1:9 : 9 Thou hast loved{G25}{(G5656)} righteousness{G1343}, and{G2532} hated{G3404}{(G5656)} iniquity{G458}; therefore{G1223}{G5124} God{G2316}, even thy{G4675} God{G2316}, hath anointed{G5548}{(G5656)} thee{G4571} with the oil{G1637} of gladness{G20} above{G3844} thy{G4675} fellows{G3353}.
  • John 1:41 : 41 He{G3778} first{G4413} findeth{G2147}{(G5719)} his own{G2398} brother{G80} Simon{G4613}, and{G2532} saith{G3004}{(G5719)} unto him{G846}, We have found{G2147}{(G5758)} the Messias{G3323}, which{G3739} is{G2076}{(G5748)}, being interpreted{G3177}{(G5746)}, the Christ{G5547}.
  • Rom 7:23-25 : 23 But{G1161} I see{G991}{(G5719)} another{G2087} law{G3551} in{G1722} my{G3450} members{G3196}, warring against{G497}{(G5740)} the law{G3551} of my{G3450} mind{G3563}, and{G2532} bringing{G163} me{G3165} into captivity{G163}{(G5723)} to the law{G3551} of sin{G266} which{G3588} is{G5607}{(G5752)} in{G1722} my{G3450} members{G3196}. 24 O wretched{G5005} man{G444} that I am{G1473}! who{G5101} shall deliver{G4506}{(G5695)} me{G3165} from{G1537} the body{G4983} of this{G5127} death{G2288}? 25 I thank{G2168}{(G5719)} God{G2316} through{G1223} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547} our{G2257} Lord{G2962}. So then{G686}{G3767} with the mind{G3563} I{G1473} myself{G846} serve{G3303}{G1398}{(G5719)} the law{G3551} of God{G2316}; but{G1161} with the flesh{G4561} the law{G3551} of sin{G266}.
  • 2 Cor 7:6 : 6 Nevertheless{G235} God{G2316}, that comforteth{G3870}{(G5723)} those that are cast down{G5011}, comforted{G3870}{(G5656)} us{G2248} by{G1722} the coming{G3952} of Titus{G5103};
  • Acts 4:27 : 27 For{G1063} of{G1909} a truth{G225} against{G1909} thy{G4675} holy{G40} child{G3816} Jesus{G2424}, whom{G3739} thou hast anointed{G5548}{(G5656)}, both{G5037} Herod{G2264}, and{G2532} Pontius{G4194} Pilate{G4091}, with{G4862} the Gentiles{G1484}, and{G2532} the people{G2992} of Israel{G2474}, were gathered together{G4863}{(G5681)},
  • Isa 52:9 : 9 Break forth into joy{H6476}{(H8798)}, sing{H7442}{(H8761)} together{H3162}, ye waste places{H2723} of Jerusalem{H3389}: for the LORD{H3068} hath comforted{H5162}{(H8765)} his people{H5971}, he hath redeemed{H1350}{(H8804)} Jerusalem{H3389}.
  • Jer 34:8 : 8 This is the word{H1697} that came unto Jeremiah{H3414} from the LORD{H3068}, after{H310} that the king{H4428} Zedekiah{H6667} had made{H3772}{(H8800)} a covenant{H1285} with all the people{H5971} which were at Jerusalem{H3389}, to proclaim{H7121}{(H8800)} liberty{H1865} unto them;