Isaiah 9:6
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.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
What this verse means
The Christmas promise stacks name upon name: Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace.
A short prayer
Prince of Peace, rule my heart today. Be my Wonderful Counsellor in every decision.
Read in context — Isaiah 9
4For 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.
5For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.
6For 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.
7Of 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. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
8The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.
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“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”Psalms 46:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”Psalms 51:10
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”Psalms 55:22
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