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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 9:7

Isaiah 9:7. Of the increase of his government, &c. His peaceable and happy government shall be enlarged without end: either without end of duration, for ever, as is expressed in a following clause of this verse, or without limitation: his peaceable and happy government shall be extended to all the ends of the earth. Upon the throne of David The throne which was promised to David, and to his seed for ever; from henceforth, &c. From the beginning of it unto all eternity. The... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 9:1-7

Messiah, Prince of Peace (9:1-7)The southern kingdom under Ahaz was about to enter a time of increasing distress and darkness (see 8:21-22). The northern kingdom was about to be attacked by Assyria, and the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali in the far north Galilean region were about to be taken into captivity (2 Kings 15:29). Yet out of this darkness and from this conquered northern area will come the great deliverer, the Messiah, to lead his people to victory and to introduce an era of light,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 9:6

For unto us, &c. The prophecy of the "Divine Interposition" ends with Messiah, even as it began in Isaiah 7:14 (quoted in Luke 2:11 ). See App-102 . is. Figure of speech Prolepsis . given. The interval of this present dispensation comes between the word "given" and the next clause. government. The Hebrew word misrah occurs only in these verses (6, 7). Like politeuma (Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:20 ). name = He Himself. See note on Psalms 20:1 . Wonderful. Compare Judges 13:18 . ... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 9:7

no end. Compare the angelic message (Luke 1:32 , Luke 1:33 ). it. Feminine, referring to the kingdom. upon. henceforth. Quoted in Luke 1:32 , Luke 1:33 . the Lord of hosts. See note on Isaiah 1:9 , and 1 Samuel 1:3 . sent a word. ch. Isaiah 2:5 , Isaiah 2:6 which had now been fulfilled. Compare Isaiah 5:25 . 2 Chronicles 28:6-8 . Jacob. See note on Isaiah 2:5 . lighted = fallen. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 9:6-7

Isaiah 9:6-7. For unto us a child is born, &c.— Though our prophet is every where most excellent, he is peculiarly so in this passage, which contains an emphatical description of the person and kingdom of the Son of God; the kingdom of peace; the eternal and universal kingdom, in which the faithful should have the highest cause for joy; which should bring with it an abolition of the whole yoke of sin and the law, and a destruction of all hostile and adverse powers, whether kings or princes,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 9:6

6. For—the ground of these great expectations, unto us—for the benefit of the Jews first, and then the Gentiles (compare "unto you," Luke 2:11). son . . . given— (Luke 2:11- :). God's gratuitous gift, on which man had no claim (John 3:16; Romans 6:23). government . . . upon . . . shoulder—The ensign of office used to be worn on the shoulder, in token of sustaining the government (Romans 6:23- :). Here the government on Messiah's shoulder is in marked antithesis to the "yoke and staff" of the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 9:7

7. Of . . . increase . . . no end—His princely rule shall perpetually increase and be unlimited (Daniel 2:44). throne of David— (1 Kings 8:25; Psalms 2:6; Psalms 132:11; Jeremiah 3:17; Jeremiah 3:18 Ezekiel 34:23-26; Ezekiel 37:16; Ezekiel 37:22; Luke 1:32; Luke 1:33; Acts 2:30). judgment . . . justice—It is not a kingdom of mere might, and triumph of force over enemies, but of righteousness (Isaiah 42:21; Psalms 45:6; Psalms 45:7), attainable only in and by Messiah. zeal, c.—including not only... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 9:1-7

1. Signs of God’s presence 7:1-9:7A unifying theme in this subsection is children. The children were understandably a major concern of the Israelites, threatened as they were with invasion. However, the children also embodied qualities that the adult Israelites needed to adopt to survive, such as innocence, trust, and acknowledged weakness (cf. Matthew 18:1-7). Indeed, a child promised in this passage, who turned out to be Jesus, would eventually save them. As Jesus appealed for an attitude of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 9:2-7

The faithful king to come 9:2-7In contrast to Ahaz, who refused to listen to and obey God, the Lord would raise up a faithful king who would be born and reign in the future (the Millennium). This pericope climaxes the present section (Isaiah 7:1 to Isaiah 9:7) dealing with the signs of God’s presence. Again a child is the centerpiece of the prophecy and provides a sign and hope for the future. Isaiah 9:2 begins chapter 9 in the Hebrew text. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 9:6

The end of war depends on the coming of a person-a royal person-yet one never explicitly called a "king" here (cf. Matthew 11:27; Matthew 28:18; John 5:22). He would appear as a child (emphatic in the Hebrew text); He would not only be God come to earth, but God born on earth, i.e., both human and divine. The "child born" points to His humanity and the "son given" to His deity. Moslems deny that God could ever have a son. [Note: Koran, Sura 112.] God would not defeat Israel’s enemies by using... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 9:7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 9:1-7

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 9:6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 9:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 9:6-7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 9:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 9:7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 9:1-7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 9:2-7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 9:6

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