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They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. <a href="/nlt/isaiah/61.htm">New Living Translation</a> To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. <a href="/esv/isaiah/61.htm">English Standard Version</a> to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified. <a href="/bsb/isaiah/61.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. <a href="/kjv/isaiah/61.htm">King James Bible</a> To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/61.htm">New King James Version</a> To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.” <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/61.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The cloak of praise instead of a disheartened spirit. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. <a href="/nasb/isaiah/61.htm">NASB 1995</a> To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/61.htm">NASB 1977 </a> To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. <a href="/lsb/isaiah/61.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a headdress instead of ashes, The oil of rejoicing instead of mourning, The mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of Yahweh, that He may show forth His beautiful glory. <a href="/amp/isaiah/61.htm">Amplified Bible</a> To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following: To give them a turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning], The oil of joy instead of mourning, The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit. So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God], The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. <a href="/csb/isaiah/61.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> to provide for those who mourn in Zion; to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair. And they will be called righteous trees, planted by the LORD to glorify him. <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/61.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> to provide for those who mourn in Zion; to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair. And they will be called righteous trees, planted by the LORD to glorify Him. <a href="/asv/isaiah/61.htm">American Standard Version</a> to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified. <a href="/cev/isaiah/61.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called "Trees of Justice," planted by the LORD to honor his name. <a href="/erv/isaiah/61.htm">English Revised Version</a> to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/61.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [He has sent me] to provide for all those who grieve in Zion, to give them crowns instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of [tears of] grief, and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness. They will be called Oaks of Righteousness, the Plantings of the LORD, so that he might display his glory. <a href="/gnt/isaiah/61.htm">Good News Translation</a> To give to those who mourn in Zion Joy and gladness instead of grief, A song of praise instead of sorrow. They will be like trees That the LORD himself has planted. They will all do what is right, And God will be praised for what he has done. <a href="/isv/isaiah/61.htm">International Standard Version</a> to provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, a mantle of praise instead of a spirit of despair." "Then people will call them "Oaks of Righteousness", "The Planting of the LORD", in order to display his splendor. <a href="/msb/isaiah/61.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> to console the mourners in Zion?to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. <a href="/net/isaiah/61.htm">NET Bible</a> to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the LORD to reveal his splendor. <a href="/nheb/isaiah/61.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> to appoint to those who mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified. <a href="/wbt/isaiah/61.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To appoint to them that mourn in Zion, to give to them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified. <a href="/web/isaiah/61.htm">World English Bible</a> to provide for those who mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/61.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> To appoint to mourners in Zion, "" To give to them beauty instead of ashes, "" The oil of joy instead of mourning, "" A covering of praise for a faded spirit, "" And He is calling to them, Trees of righteousness, "" The planting of YHWH—to be beautified.” <a href="/ylt/isaiah/61.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> To appoint to mourners in Zion, To give to them beauty instead of ashes, The oil of joy instead of mourning, A covering of praise for a spirit of weakness, And He is calling to them, 'Trees of righteousness, The planting of Jehovah -- to be beautified.' <a href="/slt/isaiah/61.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To set to those mourning in Zion, to give to them adorning instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the vestment of praise for the spirit of faintness; and it shall be called to them, The mighty trees of justice of the planting of Jehovah, to be honored.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/61.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> To appoint to the mourners of Sion, and to give them a crown for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, a garment of praise for the spirit of grief: and they shall be called in it the mighty ones of justice, the planting of the Lord to glorify him. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/61.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> to take up the mourners of Zion and to give them a crown in place of ashes, an oil of joy in place of mourning, a cloak of praise in place of a spirit of grief. And there, they shall be called the strong ones of justice, the planting of the Lord, unto glorification. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/61.htm">New American Bible</a> to place on those who mourn in Zion a diadem instead of ashes, To give them oil of gladness instead of mourning, a glorious mantle instead of a faint spirit. <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/61.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> to provide for those who mourn in Zion— to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, to display his glory.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/61.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> To give to the mourners of Zion beauty instead of ashes, perfume instead of mourning, a cloak of beauty instead of the spirit of heaviness; they shall be called men of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, which is glorious. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/61.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> To give to the mourners of Zion glory in exchange for ashes, sweet ointment in exchange for grief, a cloak of glory in exchange for the suffering spirit. They shall be called males of righteousness, the glorious planting of LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/61.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, To give unto them a garland for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The mantle of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they might be called terebinths of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, wherein He might glory. <a href="/sep/isaiah/61.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> that there should be given to them that mourn in Sion glory instead of ashes, the oil of joy to the mourners, the garment of glory for the spirit of heaviness: and they shall be called generations of righteousness, the planting of the Lord for glory. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/61-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=13535" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/61.htm">The Year of the LORD's Favor</a> …2to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, 3<a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: lā·śūm (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">to console</a> <a href="/hebrew/57.htm" title="57: la·’ă·ḇê·lê (Prep-l:: Adj-mpc) -- Mourning. From 'abal; lamenting.">the mourners</a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: ṣî·yō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">in Zion—</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: lā·ṯêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">to give</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/6287.htm" title="6287: pə·’êr (N-ms) -- An embellishment, fancy head-dress. From pa'ar; an embellishment, i.e. Fancy head-dress.">a crown of beauty</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/665.htm" title="665: ’ê·p̄er (N-ms) -- Ashes. From an unused root meaning to bestrew; ashes.">ashes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: še·men (N-msc) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">the oil</a> <a href="/hebrew/8342.htm" title="8342: śā·śō·wn (N-ms) -- Exultation, rejoicing. Or sason; from suws; cheerfulness; specifically, welcome.">of joy</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/60.htm" title="60: ’ê·ḇel (N-ms) -- Mourning. From 'abal; lamentation.">mourning,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4594.htm" title="4594: ma·‘ă·ṭêh (N-msc) -- A wrap, mantle. From atah; a vestment.">and a garment</a> <a href="/hebrew/8416.htm" title="8416: ṯə·hil·lāh (N-fs) -- Praise, song of praise. From halal; laudation; specifically a hymn.">of praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-cs) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">a spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/3544.htm" title="3544: kê·hāh (Adj-fs) -- Dim, dull, faint. From kahah; feeble, obscure.">of despair.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wə·qō·rā (Conj-w:: V-Pual-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">So they will be called</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: ’ê·lê (N-mpc) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">oaks</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: haṣ·ṣe·ḏeq (Art:: N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">of righteousness,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4302.htm" title="4302: maṭ·ṭa‘ (N-msc) -- From nata'; something planted, i.e. The place, or the thing; by implication, the act, planting.">the planting</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6286.htm" title="6286: lə·hiṯ·pā·’êr (Prep-l:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- A primitive root; to gleam, i.e. embellish; figuratively, to boast; also to explain oneself; denominative from p'orah, to shake a tree.">that He may be glorified.</a> 4They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a> Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Psalm 30:11</a> You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, <a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a> ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a> Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. <a href="/jeremiah/31-13.htm">Jeremiah 31:13</a> Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow. <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a> In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Psalm 126:5-6</a> Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. / He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain. <a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. <a href="/zechariah/9-12.htm">Zechariah 9:12</a> Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; even today I declare that I will restore to you double. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</a> Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. <a href="/joel/2-25.htm">Joel 2:25-26</a> I will repay you for the years eaten by locusts—the swarming locust, the young locust, the destroying locust, and the devouring locust—My great army that I sent against you. / You will have plenty to eat, until you are satisfied. You will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you. My people will never again be put to shame. <a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a> Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>To appoint to them that mourn in Zion, to give to them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.beauty<a href="/isaiah/12-1.htm">Isaiah 12:1</a> And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.<a href="/esther/4-1.htm">Esther 4:1-3</a> When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry; … <a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Esther 8:15</a> And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.the oil<a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5</a> Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.<a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7</a> Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.<a href="/psalms/104-15.htm">Psalm 104:15</a> And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.the garment<a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.<a href="/zechariah/3-5.htm">Zechariah 3:5</a> And I said, Let them set a fair mitre upon his head. So they set a fair mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by.<a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a> But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:called<a href="/isaiah/60-21.htm">Isaiah 60:21</a> Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.<a href="/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12-15</a> The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon… <a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7,8</a> Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is… that he<a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.<a href="/john/15-8.htm">John 15:8</a> Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.<a href="/1_corinthians/6-20.htm">1 Corinthians 6:20</a> For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/43-4.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-5.htm">Ashes</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-24.htm">Garland</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-6.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-21.htm">Glorified</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-2.htm">Heaviness</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-15.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Mantle</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-2.htm">Mourn</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-20.htm">Mourning</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-9.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-21.htm">Planting</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-18.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-5.htm">Terebinths</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-21.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/1-10.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-26.htm">Ashes</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-3.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Garland</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-5.htm">Glorified</a> <a href="/romans/9-2.htm">Heaviness</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-7.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/micah/2-8.htm">Mantle</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-10.htm">Mourn</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-10.htm">Mourning</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-22.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-21.htm">Planting</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-11.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-10.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/hosea/4-13.htm">Terebinths</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-9.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-12.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 61</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">The office of Christ</a> 4. <a href="/isaiah/61-4.htm">The forwardness</a> 7. <a href="/isaiah/61-7.htm">And blessing of the faithful</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/61.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/61.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>to console the mourners in Zion This phrase speaks to the comfort and restoration promised to the people of Zion, often understood as the city of Jerusalem and its inhabitants. Historically, Zion represents the spiritual and physical center of Jewish life. The mourners are those who have experienced loss, exile, or devastation, particularly after the Babylonian captivity. This consolation is a divine promise of hope and renewal, reflecting God's compassion and faithfulness to His covenant people. The concept of mourning in Zion also connects to the broader biblical theme of God comforting His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/40.htm">Isaiah 40:1</a>.to give them a crown of beauty for ashes The imagery of a "crown of beauty" replacing "ashes" symbolizes transformation and redemption. Ashes were traditionally used in ancient Israel as a sign of mourning and repentance. The exchange of ashes for a crown signifies a reversal of fortune, where God turns sorrow into joy and honor. This transformation is a foretaste of the ultimate redemption found in Christ, who brings beauty from brokenness. The crown can also be seen as a symbol of victory and dignity, aligning with the New Testament promise of believers receiving a crown of life (<a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a>).the oil of joy for mourning Oil in biblical times was used for anointing and symbolized joy, healing, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. The exchange of mourning for the oil of joy indicates a profound change from grief to gladness, facilitated by God's intervention. This transformation is reminiscent of the anointing of kings and priests, suggesting a new identity and purpose for the mourners. The oil of joy is also a type of the Holy Spirit, who brings comfort and joy to believers (<a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a>).and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair The "garment of praise" contrasts with a "spirit of despair," highlighting a shift from heaviness to worship. In ancient culture, garments often represented one's status or condition. This exchange signifies a new beginning, where despair is replaced by a life characterized by praise and gratitude towards God. This transformation is a reflection of the believer's new life in Christ, who clothes us in righteousness (<a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>) and calls us to live in continual worship (<a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a>).So they will be called oaks of righteousness Oaks are strong, enduring trees, symbolizing stability and strength. Being called "oaks of righteousness" suggests that those who experience this divine transformation will be firmly rooted in righteousness, reflecting God's character. This imagery aligns with <a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a>, where the righteous are likened to a tree planted by streams of water. It also points to the enduring nature of God's work in His people, who are called to be steadfast and immovable in their faith (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a>).the planting of the LORD This phrase emphasizes that the transformation and establishment of the people as "oaks of righteousness" is the work of God Himself. It underscores the divine initiative and sovereignty in the process of redemption and restoration. The imagery of planting suggests intentionality and care, as God cultivates His people to bear fruit for His glory. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are described as God's field and building (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9</a>).that He may be glorified The ultimate purpose of this transformation and restoration is the glorification of God. The renewal of the mourners in Zion serves to display God's power, mercy, and faithfulness. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative where God's actions in history are aimed at revealing His glory to the world. The glorification of God is the chief end of all creation, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a>, where all things are from Him, through Him, and to Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mourners_in_zion.htm">Mourners in Zion</a> Refers to the people of Israel who are in a state of mourning, likely due to exile or oppression. Zion is often used to represent Jerusalem or the people of God. 2. <a href="/topical/c/crown_of_beauty.htm">Crown of Beauty</a> Symbolizes honor and restoration, replacing the ashes of mourning. In ancient times, ashes were a sign of grief and repentance. 3. <a href="/topical/o/oil_of_joy.htm">Oil of Joy</a> Represents gladness and anointing, contrasting with the sorrow of mourning. Oil was used in anointing and signifies blessing and consecration. 4. <a href="/topical/g/garment_of_praise.htm">Garment of Praise</a> Indicates a transformation from despair to worship and gratitude. Clothing often symbolizes one's state or condition in biblical literature. 5. <a href="/topical/o/oaks_of_righteousness.htm">Oaks of Righteousness</a> A metaphor for strength and stability, indicating those who are firmly rooted in God's righteousness and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_god's_grace.htm">Transformation through God's Grace</a> God offers a profound exchange: beauty for ashes, joy for mourning, and praise for despair. This transformation is available to all who turn to Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_anointing.htm">The Role of Anointing</a> The "oil of joy" signifies the Holy Spirit's work in our lives, bringing comfort and gladness even in difficult times. <a href="/topical/s/strength_in_righteousness.htm">Strength in Righteousness</a> Being called "oaks of righteousness" emphasizes the strength and stability found in living a life rooted in God's righteousness. <a href="/topical/p/purpose_in_restoration.htm">Purpose in Restoration</a> The ultimate goal of this transformation is that God may be glorified. Our lives are testimonies of His redemptive power. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_a_testimony.htm">Living as a Testimony</a> As recipients of God's grace, we are called to live in a way that reflects His glory and draws others to Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_61.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 61</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'garment_of_praise'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of "Garment of Praise"?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'sufficient_grace'_mean.htm">What does 'a time to plant and uproot' mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_angel_amenadiel.htm">What will happen to the righteous and the wicked?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'a_time_to_plant'_mean.htm">What does "a time to plant and uproot" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/61.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) To appoint unto them that mourn . . .--The verb (literally, to set) has no object either in the Hebrew or English, and it would seem as if the prophet corrected himself in the act of writing or dictating, and substituted for a word which would have applied only to the coronet one which was better fitted for the whole context.Beauty for ashes.--Literally, a diadem, or coronet, which is to take the place of the ashes that had been sprinkled on the head of the mourners or penitents (<a href="/2_samuel/1-2.htm" title="It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth on his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.">2Samuel 1:2</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/13-19.htm" title="And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colors that was on her, and laid her hand on her head, and went on crying.">2Samuel 13:19</a>; <a href="/joshua/7-6.htm" title="And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth on his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust on their heads.">Joshua 7:6</a>). The assonance of the two Hebrew words, 'epher, paer, deserves notice.Oil of joy.--Same phrase as in <a href="/psalms/45-7.htm" title="You love righteousness, and hate wickedness: therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.">Psalm 45:7</a>.The spirit of heaviness . . .--The second noun is that used for the "smoking" or "dimly burning" flax in <a href="/isaiah/42-3.htm" title="A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to truth.">Isaiah 42:3</a>, and in its figurative sense in <a href="/isaiah/42-4.htm" title="He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.">Isaiah 42:4</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/21-7.htm" title="And it shall be, when they say to you, Why sigh you? that you shall answer, For the tidings; because it comes: and every heart shall melt, and all hands shall be feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and all knees shall be weak as water: behold, it comes, and shall be brought to pass, said the Lord GOD.">Ezekiel 21:7</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/61.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - To appoint... to give. The latter expression is a correction of the former, which was not wide enough. Messiah is sent to give to the godly mourners (1) beauty for ashes; or "a crown for ashes," i.e. a crown of glory in lieu of the ashes of repentance which it was customary to sprinkle upon the head; (2) the oil of joy for mourning; or the anointing of the Spirit in lieu of that plenteousness of tears which naturally belonged to mourners; and (3) the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, or a glad heart inclined to praise God, in lieu of a heavy one inclined to despair. Christian experience witnesses to the abundant accomplishment of all these purposes. That they might be called trees of righteousness; literally, oaks of righteousness, or strong and enduring plants in the garden of God, planted by him, in order that through them he might be glorified. Nothing gives so much glory to God as the proved righteousness of his saints. The planting of the Lord; i.e. "which he has planted" and caused to grow, and rendered righteous. The righteousness, though it is their own, an indwelling quality, has nevertheless come from him (comp. <a href="/isaiah/60-21.htm">Isaiah 60:21</a>). <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/61-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>to provide לָשׂ֣וּם ׀ (lā·śūm) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set for those who grieve לַאֲבֵלֵ֣י (la·’ă·ḇê·lê) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_57.htm">Strong's 57: </a> Lamenting in Zion— צִיּ֗וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem to give לָתֵת֩ (lā·ṯêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set them לָהֶ֨ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> a crown of beauty פְּאֵ֜ר (pə·’êr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6287.htm">Strong's 6287: </a> An embellishment, fancy head-dress for תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of ashes, אֵ֗פֶר (’ê·p̄er) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_665.htm">Strong's 665: </a> Ashes the oil שֶׁ֤מֶן (še·men) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> Grease, liquid, richness of joy שָׂשׂוֹן֙ (śā·śō·wn) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8342.htm">Strong's 8342: </a> Cheerfulness, welcome for תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of mourning, אֵ֔בֶל (’ê·ḇel) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_60.htm">Strong's 60: </a> Lamentation and a garment מַעֲטֵ֣ה (ma·‘ă·ṭêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4594.htm">Strong's 4594: </a> A wrap, mantle of praise תְהִלָּ֔ה (ṯə·hil·lāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8416.htm">Strong's 8416: </a> Praise, song of praise in place תַּ֖חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of of a spirit ר֣וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of despair. כֵּהָ֑ה (kê·hāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3544.htm">Strong's 3544: </a> Dim, dull, faint So they will be called וְקֹרָ֤א (wə·qō·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read oaks אֵילֵ֣י (’ê·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree of righteousness, הַצֶּ֔דֶק (haṣ·ṣe·ḏeq) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> The right, equity, prosperity the planting מַטַּ֥ע (maṭ·ṭa‘) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4302.htm">Strong's 4302: </a> Something planted, the place, the thing, the act, planting of the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel that He may be glorified. לְהִתְפָּאֵֽר׃ (lə·hiṯ·pā·’êr) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6286.htm">Strong's 6286: </a> To gleam, embellish, to boast, to explain, oneself, to shake a, tree <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 61:3 To appoint to those who mourn (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/61-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 61:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 61:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/61-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 61:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 61:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>