In his commentary (on Bible Hub), Ellicott writes, “The victory is decisive, and the reign of peace begins, and the weapons of war, the garments red with blood (Isaiah 63:1-3), the heavy boot that makes the earth ring with the warrior’s tread, these shall all be burnt up.”[19], The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges comments: “The idea of the verse is that after Jehovah’s great victory every vestige of war shall be burned up in preparation for the kingdom of universal peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end. Vol. 1st ed. God is strong enough to overcome his enemies by becoming vulnerable, transparent, and humble—the only hope, in fact, for turning enmity into friendship.”[30], Motyer writes: “The emphasis rests not on to us but on a child is born. That He should leave it in the hands of such bad Davidic kings as Ahaz, and give it up to the imperial power of the world, would be altogether irreconcilable with this love, if continued long. According to the Pulpit Commentary on Bible Hub: “Unto us a child is born (comp. “As in Greek so in Hebrew, we have the same root-word and root-idea for ‘zeal’ and ‘jealousy,’ and here, perhaps, the latter thought is dominant. It may be compared to the Egyptian ‘who gives life.’”[45], According to Motyer: “Prince corresponds to our idea of ‘administrator’. – What is the “way of the sea”? Deuteronomy 10:17; Jeremiah 32:18). To sit upon the throne of David, therefore, means to reign over the people of God; and in this sense the Messiah sat on his throne. The best biblical parallel is Ps 2:7, where the new Davidic king quotes the promise God made to him on his coronation day: ‘You are my son; today I have given birth to you.’”, Roberts goes on to say that similar language was used at the coronation of Egyptian pharaohs. Introduction. Neither extreme is adequate in itself. With the very same words, "the zeal of Jehovah of hosts," etc., Isaiah seals the promise in Isaiah 37:32. 4 For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian. Isaiah 11:1-16 Peace at Last. See our Privacy Policy for more information. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1999. Ellicott (on Bible Hub) gives a good explanation of what this verse is saying: “The prophet had seen in the closing verses of Isaiah 8 the extreme point of misery. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and... Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. 9 begins here.”[7], Regarding all of Isaiah 9:2-7, Childs writes: “[Albrecht] Alt argued that the form and style revealed an authentic Isaianic succession oracle for the crowning of Hezekiah as king.”[8]. 130. ↑, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-5.htm, accessed 10/4/19. Here it means to confirm it, to cause it to stand. 20:10. Ezekiel 5:13. We have already looked at Bible commentaries in connection with the content and context of Isaiah 9:1-7. To order it - To raise up, or confirm it. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. 20. Isaiah 9:7 – Why is it said that “there will be no end” to the increase of the king’s government and peace, and that he will reign with justice and righteousness “from this time forth and forever more”? – Why does this verse emphasize that “a child is born to us” and “a son is given to us”? ↑, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-2.htm, accessed 10/4/19. Isaiah 8:1-22 Fear God and Head His Word. ↑, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-7.htm, accessed 10/8/19. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Especially in Isaiah 9:1–7 and Ezekiel 34, Yahweh and “David” are inextricably linked.”[56], https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-1.htm, accessed 10/4/19. Isaiah 9:7. Then the reasons for the change are outlined in three clauses (vv. Young, The Book of Isaiah, Vol. . It is two-sided. Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from now on even for ever. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. For it is true wisdom which knows that in weakness is strength, in surrender is victory, and in death is life (42:1–4; 49:4, 21; 50:4–9; 52:13–53:12; 55:6–9; 57:15; 58:6–12; John 12:24–26).”[38]. Most kingdoms have been those of blood, and have been established by iniquity, and by the unjust overthrow of others. Now there breaks in the dawn of a glorious day.”, Ellicott then refers to Matthew’s use of Isaiah’s words to refer to the coming of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 9.7: His Government and Peace (pt 2) 38 Views. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. Rather, he will be the final king, the king to end all kings.”[49], Childs writes: The description of his reign makes it absolutely clear that his role is messianic.”[50], On Bible Hub, Ellicott comments: “The ‘throne of David,’ though in harmony with the whole body of prophetic tradition as to the Messiah, may be noted as the first appearance of that tradition in Isaiah.”[51], The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges says, “On the throne and kingdom of David. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this; all that is said in this verse, and in the context, respecting the incarnation of Christ and his kingdom; the veracity, faithfulness, and power of God, are engaged to perform whatever he has purposed and promised; and his zeal, which is no other than his fervent flaming love, will move him to it, and is effectual to accomplish it; his fervent love for his own glory, which is his ultimate end in all his works of nature, providence, and grace, will engage him to fulfil whatever is foretold concerning the birth of Christ, and redemption by him, and his offices and kingdom; since this is greatly concerned in all these things, his zeal or fervent love to his Son, shown in giving all things into his hands, in committing all judgment to him, that men may honour him as they do the Father, will move him to increase his government and peace, and make him his firstborn higher than the kings of the earth; and his zeal or fervent love to his people will put him upon all this, since it is for their good, as well as for his own glory, and the honour of his Son; what the queen of Sheba said of Solomon may be said of Christ and his people, 1 Kings 10:9. It will only happen because of God’s passionate involvement with his people. Of the increase ... - The word rendered "government" here, ׂ mis'râh , means properly his government as a prince - his principality, and is a continuation of the idea in the previous verse, ' the Prince of Peace. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2015. General Introduction To The Book. That same region, described by the prophet in different terms (the former representing the tribal divisions, the latter the geographical) is hereafter to be the scene of a glory greater than Israel had ever known before.”[4], “When every human attempt to bring light has failed, then God will bring light, not because he must, not because human craft has discovered the key to force him, but merely out of his own grace. ↑, Oswalt, John N. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1–39. For jealousy contends for the object of its love against everything that touches either the object or the love itself. Surely, it is for two reasons. Faith in the Face of Apostasy: The Gospel according to Elijah & Elisha. The fire of love has for its obverse the fire of wrath. The Old Testament Library. ↑, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-6.htm, accessed 10/5/19. Oswalt understands this verse as a prophecy of universal peace: “The figure Isaiah uses to depict the cessation of war is a powerful one. 98b), that Hezekiah was actually the Messiah of Israel, and no other was to be expected, is nothing but the perverted fancy of an empty brain. )”[53], “By this statement Isaiah acknowledges that the picture he has painted will not be realized in the ordinary course of affairs. Comp. The Church forgets either yoke at its peril.” [15], Childs comments: “The oracle may well reflect the conventional language of its milieu, but far more significant for determining its meaning is to recognize the predominantly eschatological movement of the oracle.”[16], Roberts believes the deliverance Isaiah had in mind was deliverance from the yoke of Assyrian oppression. She that was afflicted, the whole land of Israel, should have no more affliction. On Bible Hub, Ellicott writes: “The picture is one of unmingled brightness; the return as of a golden age, the population growing to an extent never attained before (comp. They had made God their enemy, and knew not how to make him their friend. No end - The word used here - קץ qêts - may refer either to space or time. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Government was regarded as a burden, to be born on the back or shoulders, and was sometimes symbolized by a key laid upon the shoulder (Isaiah 22:22).”[32], Motyer writes: “His people’s shoulders (4) are delivered when his shoulders accept the burden of rule.”[33]. In a word, it is the self-vindication of scornful love. "No other writer uses this expression." Commentary on Isaiah 7:1-9 (Read Isaiah 7:1-9) Ungodly men are often punished by others as bad as themselves. The prophet must teach them to despise their enemies, in faith and dependence on God. Hermeneia. In addition, the angelic announcement in Luke 2:11 may … Continue reading "Commentary on Isaiah 9:2-7" 10:17; Jer. Ellicott (Bible Hub) says, “The picture of a kingdom of peace could not be complete without the manifestation of a king.”[23], Joseph Benson (Bible Hub) in his commentary writes: “Having spoken of the glorious light, and joy, and victory of God’s people, the prophet now proceeds to show the foundation and cause thereof.”[24], Motyer writes as follows: “Each preceding explanation leads into this third and fundamental explanation. He believes that “To interpret this text as a historical vestige, moored in misguided hopes from Israel’s past, is to misunderstand the canonical forces at work in shaping the prophetic tradition into a corpus of scripture directed to Israel’s subsequent generations of faith.”[29]. The future should be in striking contrast with the past. The expected perfect king will be human and divine.”, Second, “again and again, when the prophet comes to the heart of the means of deliverance, a childlike face peers out at us. What sort of king is this? "Zeal," or jealousy, kin'âh, lit., glowing fire, from קנּא, Arab. Oswalt also sees this deliverance in connection with the coming of the Messiah. Brown. … ‘Father of Eternity’ describes the king, not as ‘possessor of the attribute of eternity’ but as one who continually acts as a father to his people.”[42], Roberts writes: “‘Everlasting father’ points to a long reign for the king as the father and protector of his people. Isaiah 10:21 (cf. It is evident that by kin'âh, ζῆλος, we are to understand the energy of love following up its violated claims upon the creature, from the comparison so common in the Scriptures between the love of God to His church and connubial affection. This king will have God’s true might about him, power so great that it can absorb all the evil which can be hurled at it until none is left to hurl (53:2–10; 59:15–20; 63:1–9).[41]. Peter Machinist. The Messiah succeeds to David’s throne and is doubtless conceived as his lineal descendant.”[52]. That picture, as it were, dissolves, and another takes its place. ↑, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-4.htm, accessed 10/4/19. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. Isaiah 6:1-13 Isaiah Called to be a Prophet. . -Why the change from prose to poetry in this verse? The refrain ties Is 9:7–20 together as a unit, but 9:20 is far too abrupt to be the original conclusion to the oracle. 101. This new epoch of Davidic sovereignty was still only a matter of faith and hope. ↑, Dillard, Raymond B. Son: his maleness and dignity in the royal line. The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges comments: “The mighty God] (’êl Gibbôr) either “God-like Hero” or Hero-God. When it is said that he would sit upon the throne of David, it is not to be taken literally. For that which God designs, in smiting us, is, to turn us to himself; and if this point be not gained by lesser judgments, greater may be expected. The New International Commentary on the Old Testament. 239. And upon his kingdom - That is, over the kingdom of the people of God. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries. This Prince, then, himself a whole personality, at one with God and with his people, administers the benefits of peace/wholeness in his benign rule.”[46], “It is appropriate that this title should come as the last of the series, for it is the climactic one (cf. 80. The leaders of the people misled them. 147. The primary idea is, that he should be descended in the line of David, and accordingly the New Testament writers are often at pains to show that the Lord Jesus was of that family; Luke 2:4. Regarding a possible emendation of the phrase “you have enlarged the nation,” see the discussion of translation issues in Isaiah 9:1-7 – Step Three – Closer Study of Content. Ahaz, in fear, called them two powerful princes. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1986. But the administration of the Messiah shall be established in righteousness, and shall be destined to extend and perpetuate justice and righteousness forever. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. judgment … justice—It is not a kingdom of mere might, and triumph of force over enemies, but of righteousness (Isa 42:21; Ps 45:6, 7), attainable only in and by Messiah. We may remark here: (1) That if Yahweh feels so intense a desire for this, then the subjects of the Messiah's reign should also feel this. … The Messiah lifts the yoke of sin in order to lift the yoke of oppression. By the mere fact of the King’s birth.”[25], Oswalt sees verses 2-6 as building on one another: “There is joy because God has delivered from oppression, and he does that because he has brought an end to war. The connection, however, seems to confine it to time, and to mean simply that over his wide-extended and peaceful principality he should reign forever. p. 387. I. "From henceforth." Biblical Commentary Isaiah 9:2-7 EXEGESIS: ISAIAH 7:1 – 9:1. Read Isaiah 9 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). That is, from the time which was the period of the prophet's vision, when he saw in vision the Messiah rising in the dark parts of Galilee; Notes, Isaiah 9:1-2. 32:17). Isaiah 9.7: His Government and Peace (part 1) Grace Community Church. ch. The commentaries connect the reference to “the day of Midian” in verse 3 with the victory of Gideon over the Midianites described in Judges 7.[18]. And peace - This does not signify in the original, as our translation would seem to do, that there should be no end to the increase of his peace, but that there should be no limit to peace, that is, that his reign should be one of unlimited peace. Henceforth even for ever.—The words admit, as in the parallels of Psalm 21:4; Psalm 61:6-7; 2Samuel 7:12-16, of being interpreted of the perpetuity of the dynasty of which the anointed king is to be the founder; but the “Everlasting Father “of the context, and the parallels of Psalm 45:6; Psalm 110:4, are in favour of its referring to a personal immortality of sovereignty. Those that want the gospel, walk in darkness, and in the utmost danger. is not a participle here, but a substantive after the forms מראה, מעשׂה, and that not from הרבּה, but from רבה, an infinitive noun expressing, according to its formation, the practical result of an action, rather than the abstract idea. With judgment ... - That is, under an administration that shall be just and right. By what way do the Lord’s people (5) enter a non-contributory salvation? Isaiah 7:1-25 The Immanuel Prophecy. 7. (2) If Yahweh feels this zeal, and if he will certainly accomplish this, then Christians should be encouraged in their efforts to spread the gospel. and that his reign will be far-extended and prosperous. But this idea includes not only jealousy seeking the recovery of what it has lost, but also jealousy that consumes what cannot be saved (Nahum 1:2; Hebrews 10:27); and the Scriptures therefore deduce the wrath, by which the love resisted affirms itself, and the wrath which meets those who have resisted love in the form of absolute hostility-in other words, the jealousy of love as well as the jealousy of hatred-not from love and holiness as two entirely distinct sources, but from the single source of absolute holy love, which, just because it is absolute and holy, repels and excludes whatever will not suffer itself to be embraced (Joshua 24:19).). But now we will review what further light they may shed on this text. But the zeal of Jehovah was the guarantee of its realization. He understands the entire text as a Messianic prophecy, pointing forward to Jesus Christ. Oswalt agrees that this verse does not refer to a royal birth in Isaiah’s day. Isaiah 9:1-7 – Step Three – Closer Study of Content, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-1.htm, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-2.htm, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-4.htm, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-5.htm, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-6.htm, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/9-7.htm. Video Isaiah 9:8-10:4 ; Ultimate Judgment: When presenting the gospel, we must not only teach that God's love extends to all people, but that His judgment will ultimately come when His offer of salvation is rejected. [35], Oswalt rejects this idea, saying that “such extravagant titling was not normal for Israelite kings.” In his view, such naming “is an expression of a belief that the one who would be born to rule over Israel in justice and righteousness would be possessed of divine attributes.”[36]. Both bespeak a kind of concern for someone that desires an exclusive place in that person’s affections.”[54]. Prophecies Of Christ Fulfilled Contributed by J. L. Franklin on Nov 28, 2020 based on 1 rating | 943 views. And to establish it - To place it on a firm foundation; to make it firm. The historical context of Isaiah 9… The Gagging of God: Christianity Confronts Pluralism. Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed,As when at first He lightly esteemedThe land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,And afterward more heavily oppressed her,By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan,In Galilee of the Gentiles.The people who walked in darknessHave seen a great light;Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death,Upon them a light has shined.a. Jehovah loves His nation. The word, also, is sometimes used to denote to found a kingdom. (Comp. Barnes's Isaiah 9:7 Bible Commentary Of the increase... - The word rendered "government" here, משׂרה mis'râh, means properly his government as a prince - his principality, and is a continuation of the idea in the previous verse, 'the Prince of Peace.' Father of Eternity. Ed. Isaiah 8:16-9:7; Serving Christ Faithfully: As members of Christ's church, we are to devote ourselves to carrying out the Great Commission until He comes again. The uniqueness of the reign of David was, that he reigned over the people of God. If Christ is your Saviour he must be your King. – What is the meaning of the words, “You have enlarged the nation”? Scripture: Isaiah 9:7. But in several remarkable passages these two come together. (Comp. This person will not be a king among kings in Israel. Ed. – What is the role of this verse in the text? The second is to be preferred, because the title is applied to Jehovah in ch. Related Videos. According to the Pulpit Commentary (Bible Hub): “The coming of the Messiah sets the Israelites free, removes the yoke from off their neck, breaks the rod wherewith their shoulders were beaten, delivers them from bondage into the ‘glorious liberty of the children of God.’ Not, however, in an earthly sense, since the Messiah’s kingdom was not of this world. The throne of David, which is to be forever, will be preserved into the eternal state. But how will he do that? – What is the meaning of the name, “Prince of Peace”? Isaiah 9:7 Context. Chapters 7 and 8 tell the story of Isaiah’s dealings with King Ahaz at a time when King Rezin of Aram and King Pekah of Israel joined together to attack Jerusalem (7:1). However, he cautions against seeing the promised liberation as being either exclusively spiritual or exclusively political: “Two extremes are to be avoided here. – How is this verse connected with verses 2-5? Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 9:1-7 The Syrians and Assyrians first ravaged the countries here mentioned, and that region was first favoured by the preaching of Christ. Study the bible online using commentary on Isaiah 9 and more! the burning of the weapons of Gog’s host in Ezekiel 39:9 f.”[20], Roberts understands the victory to be over the Assyrians: “The last vestiges of the frightening enemy will be gone; Assyrian battle sandals and blood-splattered cloaks left behind in the imminent Assyrian retreat will be burned as fuel for the fire.”[21]. The whole is a description of a prosperous, wide-extended, ever-growing and unlimited empire of peace. It does not mean particularly the Jews, but all those over whom the divine administration should be set up. They center around the birth, life and eternal reign of Christ Jesus. Ever extending dominion and endless peace will be brought in by the sublime and lofty King's Son, when He sits upon the throne of David and rules over David's kingdom. Roberts writes: “‘Wonderful counselor’ stresses the new king’s wisdom in counsel and may be compared to such Egyptian crown names as ‘ready in plans,’ ‘establisher of laws,’ and ‘great in marvels.’”[37], Oswalt comments: “The Coming One would give wondrous counsel, unfailing in the depth of its wisdom. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. This imagery was traditional in the ancient Near East, where kings often employed it to contrast their just rule to the oppression characteristic of the preceding era.[11]. The other extreme is the way of certain forms of liberation theology that seem to suggest that the only sin is the sin of political oppression, and that Christ’s only purpose in coming was to give human beings political freedom. See also Oswalt, 243 and Roberts, 149. [I have added a commentary on Isaiah 9:2, 6 to give you a better context for your study.] The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (Bible Hub) comments: “The name of the Messiah consists of a series of honorific titles, pertaining to Him in His kingly capacity and expressing mainly the qualities displayed in His government. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this. – Why is it said that “there will be no end” to the increase of the king’s government and peace, and that he will reign with justice and righteousness “from this time forth and forever more”? Born of human parentage but also given by the Lord.”[31]. (Isaiah 9 Commentary) Clendenen notes that "Father is a relatively rare way of describing God in the Hebrew Bible (Dt 32:6; Jer 3:4,19; Isa 63:16; 64:7; Mal 2:10) and a rarer way of describing a king (1Sa 24:12), though the Israelites are frequently called God’s sons (Ex 4:22, 23). . Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001. Isaiah 26:15; Jeremiah 31:27; Ezekiel 36:11).”[12], Oswalt comments: “As a result of God’s revelation of himself through his Messiah, joy sweeps over the people, the joy of abundance. These prophesy are fulfilled directly by the birth, life, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. How does the victorious, covenant-fulfilling work of God (4) come about? – Why is it said that “the zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this”? Commentary on Isaiah 9:7; 11:1-8 [including Isaiah 9:2, 6] By L.G. But the main idea of resemblance is, that the reign of each extended over the people of God. But when the gospel comes to … ↑, Motyer, J. Alec. 227. – What is the meaning of the name, “Wonderful Counselor”? And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 'It means that his reign as a prince of peace - in extending and promoting peace, shall be unlimited. (Note: Cf., Weber, On the Wrath of God (p. xxxv). Being in great distress and confusion, the Jews gave up all for lost. Upon the throne of David - See the note at Acts 2:30. 5 For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. (Note: When Bar-Kappara says (b. Sanhedrin 94a) that God designed to make Hezekiah the Messiah and Sennacherib Gog and Magog, but that Hezekiah was not found worthy of this, and therefore the Mem of l'marbeh was closed, there is so far some sense in this, that the Messianic hopes really could centre for a certain time in Hezekiah; whereas the assertion of a certain Hillel (ib. Parkhurst, Jr. Fifteenth Edition. They had been wandering in the ‘valley of the shadow of death’ (the phrase comes from Psalm 23:4; Job 3:5), almost as in the gloom of Sheol itself. 1. Review what several Bible commentaries say about the text. 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