### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **pᵉqach-qôwach**, represented by `{{H6495}}`, describes the concept of a jail-delivery or the **opening of the prison**. Derived from a redoubled form of the word to open, it carries the figurative meaning of salvation from sin. It appears **1 time** across **1 unique verse** in the Bible, making its single usage highly significant.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole appearance of `{{H6495}}` is in the prophetic announcement of [[Isaiah 61:1]]. Here, a speaker declares that the Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon him, having been anointed by the LORD to perform a series of restorative acts. These include preaching good tidings to the meek, binding up the brokenhearted, and proclaiming liberty to captives. Within this context, the mission is to proclaim "the **opening of the prison** to them that are bound" [[Isaiah 61:1]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words in its only context illuminate its meaning:
* `{{H1865}}` **dᵉrôwr** (liberty): Proclaimed to the captives just before the mention of `{{H6495}}`, this word means "freedom" and is associated with the year of Jubilee, a time of release and restoration [[Leviticus 25:10]].
* `{{H7617}}` **shâbâh** (to transport into captivity): The "opening of the prison" is for the captives, those who have been transported into captivity. The verb highlights the state of exile or imprisonment from which liberation is promised [[Jeremiah 50:33]].
* `{{H631}}` **ʼâçar** (to yoke or hitch): The action of `{{H6495}}` is directed toward "them that are bound." This root word means to bind, fasten, or put in bonds, defining the condition of those who are to be set free [[Psalms 146:7]].
* `{{H2280}}` **châbash** (to wrap firmly): Used in the same verse for the act of "binding up" the brokenhearted, this term reinforces the theme of compassionate restoration that accompanies the jail-delivery [[Isaiah 61:1]].
### Theological Significance
The theological significance of `{{H6495}}` is concentrated in its singular, powerful context.
* **Divine Commission:** The act of the "opening of the prison" is not a human endeavor but part of a mission initiated and empowered by the Spirit of the Lord GOD (`{{H7307}}`, `{{H136}}`, `{{H3069}}`). It is a key component of the work of the LORD's anointed one [[Isaiah 61:1]].
* **Figurative Salvation:** As its base definition suggests, the term points beyond a literal jail-delivery to a "salvation for sin." It is paired with healing for the "brokenhearted" (`{{H7665}}`, `{{H3820}}`) and good tidings for the "meek" `{{H6035}}`, indicating a deep spiritual release.
* **Comprehensive Liberation:** The promise of `{{H6495}}` is a total release from confinement. It is proclaimed alongside "liberty" `{{H1865}}` for captives, creating a parallel that emphasizes a complete freedom from every form of bondage, whether physical or spiritual.
### Summary
In summary, while appearing only once, `{{H6495}}` encapsulates a profound biblical theme of liberation. It functions as a key promise within a major prophetic passage, signifying a divinely orchestrated release for those who are bound and captive. The term "opening of the prison" serves as a powerful metaphor for the comprehensive salvation and restoration that God proclaims through His anointed servant.
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