unfoldingWord_en_tn/isa/61/03.md

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# General Information:
Isaiah continues speaking.
# to give ... to give
Isaiah repeats this for emphasis.
# a turban
"a headdress" or "a beautiful head covering." This is a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the head.
# oil of joy ... a mantle of praise
People put oil on themselves and dressed in beautiful, long robes during times of celebration and joy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
# in place of a spirit of dullness
"in place of sadness" or "in place of mourning"
# oaks of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh
This means Yahweh has caused the people to be strong and sturdy. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# that he may be glorified
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "so that the people's lives may glorify him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])