פירוש על ישעיהו 61:1

since the Lord anointed me This anointing is nothing but an expression of nobility and greatness.

Upon me. The first person refers to the prophet. The spirit. The prophecy. Comp. And took of the spirit, that was upon him (Num. 11:25).

to declare freedom for the captives That is to say, to bring them the tidings of the redemption.