This document provides commentary on Isaiah 9:6-7, which prophesies the coming of a messianic figure. The summary is as follows:
1. Isaiah 9:6-7 foretells that a child will be born and given authority over an eternal kingdom, with titles that signify both his humanity and deity, such as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
2. These titles point to the messiah's role as a wise adviser, divine warrior, caring father figure, and bringer of peace and justice.
3. The passage predicts that under this messianic ruler, God's kingdom and peace will have no end and
3. 7 Of the increase of His government
and peace there will be no end,
upon the throne of David and over
His kingdom, to order it and
establish it with judgment and
justice from that time forward, even
forever. The zeal of the LORD of
hosts will perform this.
4. • Assyria under Tiglath-
Pileser III was invading
the Levant.
• Rezin, king of Syria, and Pekah, son of Remaliah, king of
Israel, formed a coalition against TP3. Fearing an adversary
on their flank, they opposed themselves to Judah.
• Judah (Ahaz) appealed to TP3 for help. He wiped out the
neighbors, but then marched against Jerusalem.
Damascus
Samaria
745 BC
7. 6 For unto us a Child is born,
unto us a Son is given…
• “a son”
• “a child”
ֶדלֶי (yě·lěḏ)
ֵןבּ (bēn) ןַָתנ (nā·ṯǎn)
when one person surrenders
someone into the control of
another
“is born”
“is given”
= “to deliver up”
Isaiah 7:14
Messiah’s humanity
Messiah’s deity
15. 1. Counselor ֵץעיוֹ (yô·ʿēṣ)
Isaiah 40:13–14 Who has directed the Spirit
of the LORD, or as His counselor has taught
Him? 14 With whom did He take counsel, and
who instructed Him, and taught Him in the
path of justice? Who taught Him knowledge,
and showed Him the way of understanding?
σύμβουλος (sumboulos) = (σύμ)
with + (βουλή) advice, direction
16. 1. Counselor
Ø Position:
Ø Person:
Ø Function:
ֵץעיוֹ (yô·ʿēṣ)
Adviser, cabinet member
Deity
Intercessor (Heb. 7:25)
Advocate (1 Jn. 2:2)
Isaiah 28:29 This also comes from the LORD of
hosts, Who is wonderful in counsel and
excellent in guidance.
18. 3. Everlasting Father
Ø Position:
Ø Person:
Ø Function:
אָב (ʾāḇ ʿǎḏ)ַדע
Ancient, Elder
Father of Eternity
Tender, caring Father
Colossians 2:2–3 attaining to all riches of the full
assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the
mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, 3 in
whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and
knowledge.
John 13:33 Little children, I shall be with you a little
while longer.
19. 4. Prince of Peace
Ø Position:
Ø Person:
Ø Function:
ַרשׂ (śǎr šā·lôm)ָלוֹםשׁ
Administrator
Intercessor
Covenant in His blood