Isaiah
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
Isaiah 61:1
Isaiah 61:1 (KJV) speaks to heartbreak, comfort from God, and breaking free — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,”
Luke 4:18“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
Psalms 34:18“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.”
Isaiah 57:18“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17
Common questions
What does Isaiah 61:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 61:1 reads: "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;" The verse speaks to heartbreak, comfort from God, and breaking free. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 61 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 61:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;" is Isaiah 61:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 61.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 61:1?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 61:1 include Psalms 147:3, Luke 4:18, and Revelation 21:4. Reading them alongside Isaiah 61:1 deepens the theme of heartbreak.
How can I pray with Isaiah 61:1?
Read Isaiah 61:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.