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A Prophecy with Two Horizons
Commentators explain this verse has a dual fulfillment. It offered immediate hope of deliverance from Assyrian oppression to the people of Isaiah's time. However, its ultimate and fullest meaning is found in Jesus Christ, the "great light" who brought salvation to the spiritually dark region of Galilee, a connection made explicit in Matthew 4:16.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 9:2
18th Century
Theologian
The people that walked in darkness—The inhabitants of the region of Galilee. They were represented as walking in darkness, because …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 9:2
19th Century
Bishop
The people that walked in darkness ... —These words direct us back to Isaiah 8:21-22. The prophet sees in his vision a li…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 9:2
19th Century
Preacher
Jesus came to Galilee of the Gentiles, and made that country glorious, which had been brought into contempt. That corner of Palestine had very ofte…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 9:2
16th Century
Theologian
The people walking in darkness hath seen a great light. He speaks of future events in the past tense, and thus brings them before the imme…
John Gill
On Isaiah 9:2
17th Century
Pastor
The people that walked in darkness
Meaning not the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem, in the times of Hezekiah, whe…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 9:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The Syrians and Assyrians first ravaged the countries mentioned here, and that region was first favored by the preaching of Christ. Those who lack …