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The Spirit of Yahweh shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
13th Century
Catholic
And the spirit of the Lord will rest upon him. Here the prophet describes his sanctity in three respects:
