Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
To appoint . . . to give—The double verb, with the one and the same accusative, imparts glowing vehemence to the style.
beauty for ashes—There is a play on the sound and meaning of the Hebrew words, peer, epher, literally, "ornamental headdress" or tiara (Ezekiel 24:17), worn in times of joy, instead of a headdress of "ashes," cast on the head in mourning (II Samuel 13:19).
oil of joy—Perfumed ointment was poured on the guests at joyous feasts (Psalms 23:5; Psalms 45:7-8; Amos 6:6). On occasions of grief its use was laid aside (II Samuel 14:2).
garment of praise—bright-colored garments, indicative of thankfulness, instead of those that indicate despondency, as sackcloth (John 16:20).
trees of righteousness—Hebrew, terebinth trees; symbolical of men strong in righteousness, instead of being, as heretofore, bowed down as a reed with sin and calamity (Isaiah 1:29-30; Isaiah 42:3; I Kings 14:15; Psalms 1:3; Psalms 92:12-14; Jeremiah 17:8).
planting of . . . Lord—(See on Isaiah 60:21).
that he might be glorified— (John 15:8).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 61:3:
Job 29:25
Psalms 45:7
Ecclesiastes 9:8
Song of Solomon 4:12
Isaiah 42:3
Isaiah 57:18
Isaiah 60:21
Isaiah 60:22
Isaiah 61:1
Isaiah 61:2
Isaiah 61:10
Isaiah 65:22
Ezekiel 34:29
Ezekiel 46:16-18
Ezekiel 47:7
Matthew 5:4
1 Thessalonians 1:6
1 Thessalonians 2:3
James 3:18
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