Isaiah 9:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 9:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 9:6 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 b..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 9:6 — KJV
“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.”
— Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)
Isaiah 9:6 in Context — About the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah is the prince of prophets — soaring visions of God's holiness, searing warnings, and the Old Testament's clearest portraits of the coming Messiah: born of a virgin, wounded for our transgressions, a man of sorrows. Comfort and strength for the weary run through every chapter.
Cross-References for Isaiah 9:6
“And the firstborn bare a son, and called his name Moab: the same is the father of the Moabites unto this day.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:6: born, son, name
“And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name Benammi: the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto this day.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:6: child, son, name
“And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan. Dan: that is, Judging”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:6: son, given, name
“And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun. Zebulun: that is, Dwelling: Gr. Zabulon”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:6: born, son, name
“And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house. Manasseh: that is, Forgetting”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:6: born, name, called
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