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Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Of the increase... - The word rendered "government" here, משׂרה mis'râh—means properly his government as a prince—his prin…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Of the increase ... —Better, “For the increase of the government, and for peace with no end ... The “thr…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. If Christ is your Savior, he must be your King.

"But know, nor of the terms complain,

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

To the increase of the government there will be no end. He begins to explain and confirm what he had formerly said, that Christ is The…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Of the increase of [his] government
That is, of the Prince of peace, on whose shoulders it is; which, from small beg…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Syrians and Assyrians first ravaged the countries mentioned here, and that region was first favored by the preaching of Christ. Those who lack …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. For a child is born to us. Here the prophet describes the Savior. He does so in three ways:

  1. First, regarding his re…

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