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The Messiah's Perfect Anointing
Commentators explain that this verse describes the Messiah being perfectly and permanently equipped by the Holy Spirit for His mission. Unlike the temporary anointing of Old Testament figures, the Spirit would "rest" upon Him, providing the fullness of wisdom, understanding, counsel, power, knowledge, and reverence for God. This divine endowment made Him the perfect King and Savior.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 11:2
18th Century
Theologian
And the Spirit of the Lord - The Spirit of Yahweh. Chaldee: ‘And there shall rest upon him the spirit of prophecy from before Yahweh.’ In th…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 11:2
19th Century
Bishop
And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him ... — The words at once throw us back upon the memories of the past, and forward to…
John Gill
On Isaiah 11:2
17th Century
Pastor
And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him
The rod and branch, the King Messiah, so qualifying him for his offic…
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 11:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The Messiah is called a Rod and a Branch. These words signify a small, tender product; a shoot, such as is easily broken off. He comes forth from t…