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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of the Lord&#8217s favor.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and that the time of the Lord ’s favor has come.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />to proclaim <i>the</i> year of <i>the</i> Lord's favor."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />TO PROCLAIM THE FAVORABLE YEAR OF THE LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />TO PROCLAIM THE FAVORABLE YEAR OF THE LORD.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />TO PROCLAIM THE FAVORABLE YEAR OF THE LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />TO PROCLAIM THE FAVORABLE YEAR OF THE LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />TO PROCLAIM THE FAVORABLE YEAR OF THE LORD [the day when salvation and the favor of God abound greatly].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of the Lord&#8217s favor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and to say, 'This is the year the Lord has chosen.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />to announce the year of the Lord's favor."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and announce that the time has come when the Lord will save his people." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and to announce the year of the Lord's favor." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of the Lord?s favor.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of the Lord' s favor." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of acceptance with the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />to proclaim <i>the</i> year of <i>the</i> Lord's favor."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />To preach deliverance to the captives, and sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of reward. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />to preach forgiveness to captives and sight to the blind, to release the broken into forgiveness, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord and the day of retribution.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And to proclaim the acceptable era of THE LORD JEHOVAH.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />to publish the acceptable year of the Lord.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />to proclaim the favourable year of the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of acceptance with the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>to proclaim an acceptable year of <i>the</i> Lord."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><i>and</i><FR> to preach the acceptable year of the Lord."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/4-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1485" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">The Rejection at Nazareth</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: Kēryxai (V-ANA) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">to proclaim</a> <a href="/greek/1763.htm" title="1763: eniauton (N-AMS) -- A year, cycle of time. Prolongation from a primary enos; a year.">the year</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord’s</a> <a href="/greek/1184.htm" title="1184: dekton (Adj-AMS) -- Acceptable, accepted. From dechomai; approved; propitious.">favor.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">20</span>Then He rolled up the scroll, returned it to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fixed on Him,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/25-10.htm">Leviticus 25:10</a></span><br />So you are to consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty in the land for all its inhabitants. It shall be your Jubilee, when each of you is to return to his property and to his clan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-2.htm">2 Corinthians 6:2</a></span><br />For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-8.htm">Isaiah 49:8</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “In the time of favor I will answer You, and in the day of salvation I will help You; I will keep You and appoint You to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land, to apportion its desolate inheritances,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a></span><br />The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6</a></span><br />Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-4</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Romans 10:15</a></span><br />And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a></span><br />to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-32.htm">John 8:32</a></span><br />Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Galatians 5:1</a></span><br />It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9</a></span><br />There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a></span><br />Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-7.htm">Psalm 146:7</a></span><br />He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/19-42.htm">Luke 19:42</a></b></br> Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things <i>which belong</i> unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/25-8.htm">Leviticus 25:8-13,50-54</a></b></br> And thou shalt number seven sabbaths of years unto thee, seven times seven years; and the space of the seven sabbaths of years shall be unto thee forty and nine years… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/36-4.htm">Numbers 36:4</a></b></br> And when the jubile of the children of Israel shall be, then shall their inheritance be put unto the inheritance of the tribe whereunto they are received: so shall their inheritance be taken away from the inheritance of the tribe of our fathers.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/malachi/3-4.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Free</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/4-6.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-12.htm">Prisoners</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-13.htm">Recovery</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Release</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-14.htm">Tyranny</a> <a href="/mark/13-8.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/4-24.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/luke/4-43.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Free</a> <a href="/luke/4-43.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/10-39.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/luke/4-37.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/5-13.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/luke/4-43.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/acts/9-2.htm">Prisoners</a> <a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Recovery</a> <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Release</a> <a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/luke/4-33.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/romans/6-18.htm">Tyranny</a> <a href="/luke/11-17.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-1.htm">The fasting and temptation of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">He begins to preach.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-16.htm">The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-33.htm">He cures one possessed of a demon,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Peter's mother-in-law,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-40.htm">and various other sick persons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-41.htm">The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/4-42.htm">He preaches through the cities of Galilee.</a></span><br></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'; 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In the context of Jesus' ministry, it signifies the beginning of His public work and the fulfillment of His mission. The act of proclaiming is central to the role of a prophet, and Jesus, as the ultimate prophet, fulfills this role by announcing the coming of God's kingdom. This proclamation is not just verbal but is demonstrated through His actions and miracles, which authenticate His message.<p><b>the year of the Lord’s favor.</b><br>This phrase refers to the Jubilee year described in <a href="/leviticus/25-10.htm">Leviticus 25:10</a>, a time when debts were forgiven, slaves were freed, and land was returned to its original owners. It symbolizes a period of divine grace and mercy. In the context of Jesus' ministry, it signifies the inauguration of a new era of salvation and grace through Him. This is a fulfillment of <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a>, where the prophet speaks of the coming Messiah who will bring good news to the poor and freedom to the captives. Jesus' use of this phrase in the synagogue at Nazareth (<a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Luke 4:16-21</a>) indicates that He is the fulfillment of this prophecy, ushering in a spiritual Jubilee where humanity is offered freedom from sin and reconciliation with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is in the synagogue in Nazareth, reading from the scroll of Isaiah. He is declaring His mission and the fulfillment of prophecy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nazareth.htm">Nazareth</a></b><br>The town where Jesus grew up and where this event takes place. It is significant as it represents Jesus' return to His roots and the beginning of His public ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/synagogue.htm">Synagogue</a></b><br>The place of Jewish worship and teaching where Jesus reads the scroll. It serves as a setting for Jesus to announce His mission.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>The prophet whose writings Jesus reads from. Isaiah's prophecies are crucial in understanding the messianic expectations of the Jewish people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_year_of_the_lord's_favor.htm">The Year of the Lord’s Favor</a></b><br>A reference to the Jubilee year, a time of liberation and restoration as described in the Old Testament, symbolizing spiritual renewal and freedom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_mission_of_jesus.htm">Understanding the Mission of Jesus</a></b><br>Jesus' declaration in <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Luke 4:19</a> is a clear statement of His mission to bring spiritual freedom and restoration. Believers are called to understand and embrace this mission in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>Jesus fulfills the prophecies of Isaiah, demonstrating the reliability of Scripture and God's faithfulness. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_liberation.htm">Spiritual Liberation</a></b><br>The "year of the Lord’s favor" symbolizes spiritual liberation. Christians are invited to experience freedom from sin and bondage through Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_present_favor_of_god.htm">Living in the Present Favor of God</a></b><br>The passage calls believers to recognize and live in the present reality of God's favor, making the most of the opportunities for spiritual growth and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_the_good_news.htm">Proclaiming the Good News</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, believers are tasked with proclaiming the good news of salvation and freedom to others, continuing the mission of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_the_temperance_movement's_goal.htm">What is the Acceptable Year of the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_acceptable_year.htm">What is the Acceptable Year of the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'our_sufficiency_is_of_god'_mean.htm">How can we proclaim liberty to the captives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_isaiah_61_1-2_fulfilled_without_vengeance.htm">How can Isaiah 61:1-2 be considered accurately fulfilled if the promise of divine vengeance and complete restoration has not visibly occurred?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) <span class= "bld">The acceptable year</span> <span class= "bld">of the Lord.</span>--The primary reference was to the year of Jubilee, when land that had been mortgaged returned to its owner, and debts were forgiven, and Israelite slaves released (<a href="/context/leviticus/25-9.htm" title="Then shall you cause the trumpet of the jubilee to sound on the tenth day of the seventh month, in the day of atonement shall you make the trumpet sound throughout all your land.">Leviticus 25:9-10</a>). It was to our Lord, as it had been to Isaiah, the type of the "year" of the divine kingdom. A somewhat slavish literalism, which the study of St. John's Gospel (Luke 2, 5, 6, 7, 12) would have dispelled in an hour, led some of the Fathers to infer from this that our Lord's ministry lasted but for a single year.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/4-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">to proclaim</span><br /><span class="grk">Κηρῦξαι</span> <span class="translit">(Kēryxai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> </span><span class="str2">To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] year</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνιαυτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(eniauton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1763.htm">Strong's 1763: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year, cycle of time. Prolongation from a primary enos; a year.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of [the] Lord’s</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίου</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">favor.”</span><br /><span class="grk">δεκτόν</span> <span class="translit">(dekton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1184.htm">Strong's 1184: </a> </span><span class="str2">Acceptable, accepted. From dechomai; approved; propitious.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/4-19.htm">Luke 4:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/4-19.htm">Luke 4:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/4-19.htm">Luke 4:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/4-19.htm">Luke 4:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/4-19.htm">Luke 4:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/4-19.htm">Luke 4:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/4-19.htm">Luke 4:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/4-19.htm">Luke 4:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/4-19.htm">Luke 4:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/4-19.htm">Luke 4:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/4-19.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 4:19 And to proclaim the acceptable year (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 4:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 4:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/4-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 4:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 4:20" /></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>