Isa 61:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. 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 ( ), worn in times of joy, instead of a headdress of "ashes," cast on the head in mourning ( ). oil of joy —Perfumed ointment was poured on the guests at joyous feasts ( ). On occasions of grief its use was laid aside ( ). garment of praise —bright-colored garments, indicative of thankfulness, instead of those that indicate despondency, as sackcloth ( ). 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 ( ). planting of . . . Lord —(See on ). that he might be glorified

Isaiah 61:3

3. 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 (Eze 24:17), worn in times of joy, instead of a headdress of "ashes," cast on the head in mourning (2Sa 13:19).

oil of joy—Perfumed ointment was poured on the guests at joyous feasts (Ps 23:5; 45:7, 8; Am 6:6). On occasions of grief its use was laid aside (2Sa 14:2).

garment of praise—bright-colored garments, indicative of thankfulness, instead of those that indicate despondency, as sackcloth (Joh 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 (Isa 1:29, 30; 42:3; 1Ki 14:15; Ps 1:3; 92:12-14; Jer 17:8).

planting of . . . Lord—(See on Isa 60:21).

that he might be glorified— (Joh 15:8).