# The Spirit of the Lord is upon me

"The Holy Spirit is with me in a special way"

# he anointed me

In the Old Testament, someone would pour ceremonial oil on a person when God chose that person do a special task. Alternate translation: "he chose me" or "he appointed me"

# the poor

"the poor people"

# to proclaim freedom to the captives

"to tell people who are being held captive that they can go free" or "to set free the prisoners of war"

# recovery of sight to the blind

"to give sight to the blind" or "to make the blind able to see again"

# to set free those who are oppressed

"to set free those whom others treat harshly"