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, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
A child is born for us, a son is given to us. He will carry the responsibility of leadership, and his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
The writer is proclaiming that God will send a child who will be both human and divine, bringing perfect leadership and peace to the world.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in the 8th century BC during the divided kingdom of Israel and Judah, a time when Judah faced threats from the powerful Assyrian empire and needed messages of hope. This verse is a messianic prophecy foretelling the birth of a child who would become a great ruler, bringing peace and justice to a troubled nation. It was originally spoken to encourage the people of Judah amid political instability and foreign invasions.
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