For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
The prophet saw this child as already born and in possession of the government, a gift of grace displaying godlike majesty. Though Isaiah does not name Him son of David here as he did in chapter 7, it follows of course that He must be, for the promise of eternal sovereignty bound to David's seed finds its glorious fulfillment in this infant.
AI summary
This child is the Messiah, not Hezekiah as the Jewish writers claim; Hezekiah was already ten years old when this prophecy came, and nothing in his life matches these titles. The attributes here, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, belong to Christ alone; no mere creature can bear such names.
AI summary
Even in the darkest hour, God's people possess a nevertheless: they are troubled yet not forsaken, sorrowful yet always rejoicing. The God who forms light and creates darkness has set bounds to both; He can say to the dimness, Thus far you shall go and no further. This is our comfort when all grows black.
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Commenting on Isaiah 9:1-7