"Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me." John 5:39 |
Isaiah 1-10 | Isaiah 11 | Isaiah 12-41 | Isaiah 42-48 |
Isaiah 49 | Isaiah 50-51 | Isaiah 52-53 | Isaiah 54-66 |
The Jews would have a hardened heart against the Messiah. | |
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Isaiah 6:9-10a
" 9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. 10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed." | John 12:37-40
" 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: ... 39 Therefore they could not believe that Esaias said again, 40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them." |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples John 1:11, 7:16-17, Acts 7:56-57, Romans 1:28, 11:7-8, Ephesians 4:18 |
The Messiah would speak in parables. | |
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Isaiah 6:9-10b
" 9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. 10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed." | Matthew 13:13-15
" 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 15 For this peoples heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them." |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples Matthew 13:34-35, Mark 4:12, Luke 8:10, John 12:39-40, Acts 28:26-28, Romans 11:8, 11:25 |
The Messiah would be a descendant of David. | |
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Isaiah 7:13-14
13 And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also? " 14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel." | Matthew 1:1
"THE book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham." |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-31 |
The phrase "house of David" in verse 13 refers to the royal descendants from David, those that would sit on the throne of Israel. Jesus, a descendant of David, will sit on the throne of Israel during his millenial reign at His second coming (see Psalm 2). Verse 14 states that this descendant would be born of a virgin, and be "Immanuel," which means "God with us." Isaiah 7:13-14 speaks of the sign to the "house of David," that the kingdom of Israel would not be deposed or lose its identity until the virgin birth of the Messiah. 1 Isaiah 7:15-16 speaks of a second sign, a sign to Ahaz (King of Judah) that the two enemies he feared (northern Israel and Syria) would be "laid waste" by the time Isaiah's son Shear-Jashub (see Isaiah 7:3) grew up. 2
1. Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum, "Messianic Christology" page 37-38 |
The Messiah would be born of a virgin. | |
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Isaiah 7:14a
"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel." | Luke 1:34-35
" 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples Matthew 1:18:25 |
Reference Genesis 3:15, "The Messiah would be born of the "seed" of a woman." Isaiah 7:14 is a continuation of this theme of the virgin birth of the Messiah. |
The Messiah would be Immanuel, "God with us." | |
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Isaiah 7:14b
"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel." | Matthew 1:21-23
" 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples Luke 7:16 |
The Messiah would be God. | |
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Isaiah 7:14c
"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel." | John 12:45
"And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me." 1 Timothy 3:16 |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples John 1:1, 1:14, 8:58, 10:30, 14:7-9, Philippians 2:5-7, Colossians 2:8-9, Hebrews 2:14, 1 John 4:2 |
As Matthew 1:23 states, the name Immanuel means "God with us," and is representative of the literal event of God becoming a man, and dwelling among us. Isaiah 9:6 (Wonderful Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace) and Jeremiah 23:5-6 (The Lord our Righteousness) are other examples of names being applied to the Messiah that describe his nature and attributes. |
The Messiah would be a "stumbling stone" for the Jews. | |
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Isaiah 8:14
"And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem." | Matthew 21:43-44
" 43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder." |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples Luke 20:18, Romans 9:32-33, 1 Peter 2:7-8 |
The Messiah would minister in Galilee. | |
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Isaiah 9:1-2a
" 1 NEVERTHELESS the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined." | Matthew 4:12-17
" 12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim... 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples Mark 1:14, Luke 4:14 |
The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles. | |
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Isaiah 9:1-2b
" 1 NEVERTHELESS the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined." | Luke 2:28-32
" 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel." |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples John 8:12, 12:46, Acts 13:47-48, Ephesians 3:4-6 |
The birth of the Messiah. | |
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Isaiah 9:6a
"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." | Luke 2:11
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." |
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Isaiah 9:6 is a progression of the theme of the savior to born that is started in Genesis 3:15, and continued in Isaiah 7:14. |
The Messiah would be the Son of God. | |
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Isaiah 9:6b
"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." | Luke 1:35
"And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples Matthew 3:16, 8:29, 11:27, 14:33, 17:4-5, Mark 1:1 9:7, Luke 9:35, John 1:34, 3:18, 5:23, 9:35, 10:36, 11:27, 12:28-30, Acts 13:30-33, Colossians 1:13 Hebrews 1:5, 5:5, 2 Peter 1:17, 1 John 4:15, 5:20 |
The concept "for unto us a son is given" is fully realized in John 3:16; "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." |
The Messiah would be the "Wonderful Counselor." | |
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Isaiah 9:6c
"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." | John 7:46
"The officers answered, Never man spake like this man." Luke 4:32 Matthew 13:54 |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples Matthew 7:28-29, Mark 13:31, Luke 2:40, 4:22, John 6:63 Colossians 2:3 1 Corinthians 1:24 |
While the King James Version renders "Wonderful" and "Counselor" as two distinct titles, they are best translated as one, an adjective followed by a noun; "Wonderful Counselor." The Hebrew is "Pele-Yoeitz" and literally translates as "a wonder of a counselor," but the meaning is more profound than today's English language communicates. The Hebrew "Pele" (from the prim. root "pala") is translated "wonderful" in English and means a "miracle" or "extraordinary," and reflects a "supernatural accomplishment," or something "incomprehensible to man" and is only used when describing something that is divine.1 The word "counselor" is often connected with the word "king" (as in Micah 4:9).2 So as the phrase "the government shall be upon his shoulder" communicates that Messiah was to be a king, so does the phrase "Wonderful Counselor."3 But more than just a king, this person is divine, as the word "wonderful" indicates. An excellent example in support of this interpretation is found in Isaiah 28:29; "This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working."
1. Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum, "Messianic Christology" page 39 |
The Messiah would be both God and man (the "Mighty God"). | |
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Isaiah 9:6d
"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." | John 10:30
"I and my Father are one." John 12:45 John 14:7 |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples John 1:14, 8:58, 14:8-9, Philippians 2:7, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 2:14, 1 John 4:2 |
The phrase "Mighty God," or "El gibbor" in Hebrew not only speaks of the deity of the Messiah (the book of Isaiah always uses "El" as the name of God), it also points to his power and strength (See: Matthew 28:18, Colossians 2:10, 1 Peter 3:22, Ephesians 1:19-22, Philippians 2:9-11, Luke 8:25). This will be more fully manifest in Jesus' second coming when he executes judgment upon the nations (see Isaiah 63:1-6, Revelation 19:11-16) and his glorious rule upon the earth is established. At that time Jews and Gentiles alike will know that he is the "mighty one" (See Isaiah 60:16) who is our Savior and Redeemer. |
The Messiah would be from everlasting (the "Everlasting Father"). | |
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Isaiah 9:6e
"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." | Revelation 1:8
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty." 1 John 5:11-12 |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples John 1:1-2, 8:58, 17:5, 17:24, Revelation 1:17, 2:8, 22:13 |
The phrase "the Everlasting Father" does not refer to "God the Father" as in the first person of the Trinity, but rather to Messiah, and His role in respect to eternity. "Father" could be applied to Jesus, as King Messiah He will rule upon the throne of David (Isaiah 9:7) and will be the father figure who lovingly and tenderly cares for and disciplines his subjects. But "Father" as used here has a greater meaning: "The everlasting Father", which is the Hebrew "Avi-ad," literally means "Father of Eternity." In Hebrew and in Arabic, one who "possesses" a thing can be called "the father of" it.1 Examples: Father of Strength, Father of knowledge, or Father of Peace. Therefore Messiah is the source of, the creator of, the possessor of, and the ruler of eternity. "Eternity belongs to Jesus, not Jesus to eternity." Eternal life is not just a period of time, it is the very person of Jesus. As "Father of Eternity," Jesus grants His nature of eternal life to those who believe He died for their sins and accept Him as Savior. 1 John 5:20 says; "And we know that the Son of God is come ... This is the true God, and eternal life." Jesus, as recorded in John 17:3 says; "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." 1. Barnes Notes, Isaiah |
The Messiah would be the "Prince of Peace." | |
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Isaiah 9:6f
"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." | Colossians 1:20
"And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven." John 14:27 John 16:33 |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples Mark 9:50, Luke 1:79, John 14:18, 16:22, Acts 10:36, Galations 1:3, Ephesians 2:14, Philippians 4:7, 2 Peter 1:2 |
There are three ways in which the title "Prince of Peace" exclusively and uniquely represents the work and ministry of Jesus:
1. He brought peace between man and God.
2. He offers internal peace to those who accept Him as Savior.
3. He will bring peace among all mankind during His milennial reign. |
The Messiah would be a descendant of David. | |
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Isaiah 9:7
"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. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this." | Matthew 1:1
"THE book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham." |
More Prophecies Like This | Additional Fulfillment Examples Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-31 |
Isaiah 9:7 is a continuation of 9:6, the Child that is born, the Son that is given, the Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace shall reign upon the throne of David, and therefore would have to be a descendent of David. This everlasting reign of justice and peace awaits the second coming of Jesus, the rightful heir to the throne of David. This theme of the everlasting kingdom is a progression of the promise initiated to David as recorded in 2 Samuel 7:12-16 and 1 Chronicles 17:10-14. |