Chapter summary
Isaiah 9 Summary
Isaiah 9 promises light in the darkness and a child to be born who will reign forever—‘Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God.’
To people walking in darkness, Isaiah announces a great light. A child will be born, a son given, who will carry the government on his shoulders.
His titles—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—point, Christians believe, to Jesus, whose reign will never end.
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Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:2 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”
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