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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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A Divine King is Promised
All the commentators agree that this prophecy points directly to the Messiah, Jesus Christ. They argue that no earthly king, such as Hezekiah, could possibly fit the description. The titles used, particularly 'Mighty God,' and the promise of an eternal government, could only apply to a divine being, not a mere man.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
19th Century
Anglican
For unto us a child is born. —The picture of a kingdom of peace could not be complete without the manifestation of a king…
Baptist
How is it that the Lord Jesus becomes glorious in our eyes? And He whose name is Immanuel is now crowned in our heart with many crowns and honored …
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16th Century
Protestant
For unto us a child is born. Isaiah now argues from the design to show why this deliverance ought to be preferred to the rest of God’s ben…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For unto us a child is born This is a reason of all that is said in the context; of the great light that shone upon and was se…
The Syrians and Assyrians first ravaged the countries mentioned here, and that region was first favored by the preaching of Christ. Those who lack …
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13th Century
Catholic
1. For a child is born to us. Here the prophet describes the Savior. He does so in three ways:
