Isaiah 61:3

God's Word

⌞He has sent me⌟ to provide for all those who grieve in Zion, to give them crowns instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of ⌞tears of⌟ grief, and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness. They will be called Oaks of Righteousness, the Plantings of the Lord, so that he might display his glory.

Cross References

Esther 8:15

Mordecai went out from the presence of the king wearing the royal violet and white robe, a large gold crown, and a purple outer robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa cheered and rejoiced.

Esther 9:22

They were to observe them just like the days when the Jews freed themselves from their enemies. In that month their grief turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He declared that these days are to be days for feasting and celebrating and for sending gifts of food to one another, especially gifts to the poor.

Psalm 104:15

You make wine to cheer human hearts, olive oil to make faces shine, and bread to strengthen human hearts.

Psalm 149:4

because the Lord takes pleasure in his people. He crowns those who are oppressed with victory.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a banquet for me while my enemies watch. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows.

Psalm 30:11

You have changed my sobbing into dancing. You have removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy

Psalm 30:12

so that my soul  may praise you with music and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.

Psalm 45:7

You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy.

Ecclesiastes 9:8

Always wear clean clothes, and never go without lotion on your head.

Isaiah 12:1

At that time you will say, “I will praise you, O Lord. Although you had been angry with me, you turned your anger away from me, and you comforted me.

Isaiah 26:2

Open the gates, and let the righteous nation come in, the nation that remains faithful.

Isaiah 44:23

Sing with joy, you heavens, because the Lord has done this. Rejoice, you deep places of the earth. Break into shouts of joy, you mountains, you forests and every tree in them. The Lord has reclaimed Jacob. He will display his glory in Israel.

Isaiah 46:13

I’ll bring my righteousness near; it isn’t far away. My salvation will not be delayed. I’ll provide salvation for Zion and bring my glory to Israel.

Isaiah 52:1

Wake up! Wake up! Clothe yourself with strength, Zion! Put on your beautiful clothes, holy city of Jerusalem. Godless and evil people will no longer come to you.

Isaiah 61:10

I will find joy in the Lord. I will delight in my God. He has dressed me in the clothes of salvation. He has wrapped me in the robe of righteousness like a bridegroom with a priest’s turban, like a bride with her jewels.

Jeremiah 31:13

Then young women will rejoice and dance along with young men and old men. I will turn their mourning into joy. I will comfort them. I will give them joy in place of their sorrow.

Ezekiel 34:29

I will give them a place that is known for its good crops. They will no longer experience hunger in the land, and they will no longer suffer the insults of other nations.

Ezekiel 47:7

Then the man led me back along the bank of the river. As I went back, I saw many trees on both sides of the river.

Zechariah 3:5

So I said, “Put a clean turban on his head.” They put a clean turban on his head and dressed him while the Messenger of the Lord was standing there.

Matthew 15:13

He answered, “Any plant that my heavenly Father did not plant will be uprooted.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way let your light shine in front of people. Then they will see the good that you do and praise your Father in heaven.

Luke 15:22

“The father said to his servants, ‘Hurry! Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

John 15:8

You give glory to my Father when you produce a lot of fruit and therefore show that you are my disciples.

John 16:20

I can guarantee this truth: You will cry because you are sad, but the world will be happy. You will feel pain, but your pain will turn to happiness.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We are God’s coworkers. You are God’s field. You are God’s building.

1 Corinthians 6:20

You were bought for a price. So bring glory to God in the way you use your body.

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will fill your lives with everything that God’s approval produces. Your lives will then bring glory and praise to God.

2 Thessalonians 1:10

⌞This will happen⌟ on that day when he comes to be honored among all his holy people and admired by all who have believed in him. This includes you because you believed the testimony we gave you.

Hebrews 1:9

You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy.”

1 Peter 2:9

However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory—the Spirit of God—is resting on you.