Luke 4:17-22
Summary for Luke 4:18-19: 4:18-19 a The time of the Lord’s favor refers to the Year of Jubilee (Lev 25:8-55 b), when debts were erased, slaves were freed, and land was returned to its original owners. In Isa 61 c, the Year of Jubilee is a metaphor for God’s salvation.4:21 d has been fulfilled: Jesus announced that because he was present, the new age of salvation had arrived.
• this very day! Literally today; cp. 2:11 e; 5:26 f; 19:9 g; 23:43 h.
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