And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—the Spirit that gives wisdom and understanding, the Spirit that provides guidance and strength, the Spirit that brings knowledge and reverence for the LORD.
This verse describes how God's Spirit will completely fill the coming Messiah with every kind of spiritual gift and divine quality needed to lead perfectly.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's famous prophecy about the coming Messiah, written around 700 BC during a time when Israel faced threats from Assyria. Isaiah is describing the qualities that will characterize the future king from David's family line who will restore justice and peace. The 'seven-fold Spirit' mentioned here became an important concept in Jewish and later Christian theology about the Messiah's divine empowerment.
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