Isaiah 61:1

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The Lord Yahweh’s Spirit is on me, because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to those who are bound,

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Zion, centered on Jerusalem in Judah, represents God’s dwelling place among his covenant people and often stands for the restored community of Israel. In Isaiah 61, the proclamation of good news and liberation is directed toward this afflicted people, anticipating God’s saving restoration.

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Isaiah 61:1 mentions Zion.