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An anointed herald comforts mourners and announces freedom to humble neighbors at the gate.
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Isaiah 61:1-2

Good news and liberty proclaimed

Good News to the Humble and Joy in Zion · Isaiah 61

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1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because Yahweh has anointed me to bring good news to the humble; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and opening of the prison to the bound.

2to proclaim the year of Yahweh’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,

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