Isaiah 9:6
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Isaiah 9:6 describes a prophetic vision of the Messiah, revealing Jesus Christ's divine nature and His future reign. This foundational verse in Christian theology not only asserts the coming of a child and son—interpreted by Christians as Jesus—but also attributes to Him titles such as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. These names affirm Christ's sovereignty, deity, and His role as the ultimate source of eternal peace and redemption for humanity. Isaiah 9:6 is a key scriptural anchor for understanding Christ's fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and His central role in salvation history.
Summary
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 (Hebrew: יְלֶד יֻלַּד-לָנוּ, בֵּן נִתַּן-לָנוּ) is a cornerstone prophecy concerning the Messiah's identity. The verse, from https://www.chabad.org/library/bible\_cdo/aid/15941/jewish/Chapter-9.htm, highlights both the humanity ('a child is born, a son is given') and the divinity of the coming Messiah. The titles assigned to Him—'Wonderful Counselor' (פֶּלֶא יוֹעֵץ, Pele Yoetz), 'Mighty God' (אֵל גִּבּוֹר, El Gibbor), 'Everlasting Father' (אֲבִי-עַד, Avi Ad), and 'Prince of Peace' (שַׂר-שָׁלוֹם, Sar Shalom)—each speak to unique aspects of Christ’s person and work. 'El Gibbor' is especially striking, used elsewhere in Isaiah (10:21) for the LORD Himself. In New Testament fulfillment, Christians see these titles embodied in Jesus (cf. John 1:1-14 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A1-14&version=KJV], Colossians 2:9 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+2%3A9&version=KJV]), affirming both His deity and messianic mission. Theologically, Isaiah 9:6 points forward to Christ's incarnation (covenant fulfillment), atonement, and kingship, marking Him as the divine Son who brings reconciliation and lasting peace to a broken world.
When Isaiah spoke of a child born for us—a Son given for us—he was pointing weary, captive people to hope. In a world crowded by chaos and suffering, God entered human history not as a distant force, but as a gentle, powerful Savior with names that meet our deepest need. Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor when wisdom fails, our Mighty God in frailty, our Everlasting Father when we feel orphaned and alone, and our Prince of Peace amid inner turmoil or war without. Let Isaiah 9:6 steady you today: Christ is not merely a figure in an ancient story, but God's ultimate answer to your longing for meaning, guidance, and rest. Come to Him with every anxiety; His reign is one of grace, power, and unending peace.