Category Archives: Isaiah 9

“The mighty God.”—Isaiah 9:6. Other translations of this divine title have been proposed by several very eminent and able scholars. Not that they have any of them been prepared to deny that this translation is after all most accurate; but … Continue reading →

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor.”—Isaiah 9:6. Last Sunday morning we considered the first title, “His name … Continue reading →

“His name shall be called Wonderful.”—Isaiah 9:6. One evening last week I stood by the sea-shore when the storm was raging. The voice of the Lord was upon the waters; and who was I that I should tarry within doors, … Continue reading →

“The everlasting Father.”- Isaiah 9:6 How complex is the person of our Lord Jesus Christ! Almost in the same breath the prophet calls him a “child,” and a “counselor,” a “son,” and “the everlasting Father.” This is no contradiction, and … Continue reading →

“To us a child is born, to us a Son is given.” Isaiah 9:6 Upon other occasions I have explained the main part of this verse–”the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty … Continue reading →

“Thou hast magnified the nation, and increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.”–Isaiah 9:3. Notice that I make a correction in the version from which … Continue reading →