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Text -- Isaiah 9:1-7 (NET)
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9:1 The gloom will be dispelled for those who were anxious . In earlier times he humiliated the land of Zebulun , and the land of Naphtali ; but now he brings honor to the way of the sea , the region beyond the Jordan , and Galilee of the nations .
9:2 The people walking in darkness see a bright light ; light shines on those who live in a land of deep darkness .
9:3 You have enlarged the nation ; you give them great joy . They rejoice in your presence as harvesters rejoice ; as warriors celebrate when they divide up the plunder .
9:4 For their oppressive yoke and the club that strikes their shoulders , the cudgel the oppressor uses on them, you have shattered , as in the day of Midian’s defeat.
9:5 Indeed every boot that marches and shakes the earth and every garment dragged through blood is used as fuel for the fire .
9:6 For a child has been born to us, a son has been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called : Extraordinary Strategist , Mighty God , Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace .
9:7 His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity . He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom , establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness , from this time forward and forevermore . The Lord’s intense devotion to his people will accomplish this .
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
Isaiah |
Israel |
Jesus, The Christ |
Gentiles |
EZEKIEL, 2 |
JESUS CHRIST, 2 |
Church |
Prophecy |
Galilee |
Gospel |
Harvest |
GIDEON |
SHOULDER |
KING, CHRIST AS |
Darkness |
Throne |
JESUS CHRIST, 4A |
Yoke |
GOD, NAMES OF |
Government |
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NET Notes: Isa 9:1 These three geographical designations may refer to provinces established by the Assyrians in 734-733 b.c. The “way of the sea” is the prov...
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NET Notes: Isa 9:2 Traditionally צַלְמָוֶת (tsalmavet) has been interpreted as a compound noun, meaning “shad...
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NET Notes: Isa 9:3 Heb “as they are happy.” The word “warriors” is supplied in the translation to clarify the word picture. This last simile come...
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NET Notes: Isa 9:4 This alludes to Gideon’s victory over Midian (Judg 7-8), when the Lord delivered Israel from an oppressive foreign invader.
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NET Notes: Isa 9:5 Heb “Indeed every boot marching with shaking.” On the meaning of סְאוֹן (sÿ’on, “boot...
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NET Notes: Isa 9:6 This title pictures the king as one who establishes a safe socio-economic environment for his people. It hardly depicts him as a meek individual, for ...
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