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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:6

Christ in relation to time. "The Everlasting Father." If we take the words in their literal rendering, "the Father of Eternity," we gain a meaning which is more consonant with the scriptural teaching respecting the Messiah, the Son of man. He is One who has much to do with eternity ; he is an (or the) Eternal One. This attribution to Jesus Christ suggests to us— I. THE BRIEF SPACE OF TIME WINCH HIS LIFE OCCUPIES AS A MATTER OF HISTORY . Only "a little while"... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:6

Christian peace. "The Prince of Peace." Before considering what is the peace which is distinctively Christian, it may be well to remark: 1. That the first, incidental result of the coming of Christ is not peace, but discord (see Matthew 10:34-36 ). The first consequence of the introduction or the revival of Christian truth is persecution . For this the Christian faith is not responsible; it is due to the fact that error is so blind, bigotry so pitiless, sin so cruel. 2. That... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:6

The fatherhood of God revealed in Messiah. The word "Everlasting Father," or "Father of Eternity," is applied to Messiah as the Revealer of God to men. That the passage can only refer to Messiah is agreed by all devout students. God designed to reveal himself at last and fully to his creatures through a man ' s earthly life . God can only reveal himself to a creature in the lines of that nature which he has given to the creature. When God was dealing with man , he set forth the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:7

Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end. The Messiah's kingdom shall ever increase more and more; there shall be no limits to it; ultimately it shall fill the world (comp. Matthew 28:18 , Matthew 28:19 ). The continual spread of Christianity tends to the accomplishment of this prophecy. Upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom. That the Messiah is to sit on the throne of David, suggests, but does not absolutely imply, his Davidic descent. That descent... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:7

The continuity of a kingdom founded on righteousness. "A King shall reign in righteousness." "Of the increase of his government and prosperity there shall be no end … To establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever." David's reign, as that of the first and most faithful theocratic king, is the imperfect earthly type of the ideal kingdom, founded on righteousness, and ruled in righteousness. Whatever may have been the personal infirmities of David, officially he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:8

Jacob … Israel. These words do not show that the prophecy is directed against the kingdom of Israel only. "Jacob" designates Judah rather than Israel in Isaiah 2:3 , Isaiah 2:5 , Isaiah 2:6 ; and the expression, "both the houses of Israel," in Isaiah 8:14 , shows that the term "Israel" embraces both kingdoms. Tim distinctive names by which Isaiah ordinarily designates the northern kingdom are "Ephraim" and "Samaria." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:8-12

The evil spirit of defiance. The spirit which is here rebuked is that of a guilty defiance of God. Jehovah had visited Israel with the signs of his displeasure—had humbled and impoverished her. What attitude should she now assume? That of humility and amendment? Nothing was further from her mind. She would contend in her own strength against her fate, against the Lord who had abased her; she would show to him the futility of his correction. The bricks might be fallen down; it was of no... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:8-21

THE PROPHET RETURNS TO THREATS AND WARNINGS , ADDRESSED CHIEFLY TO THE KINGDOM OF ISRAEL . The remainder of this chapter, together with the first four verses of the next, seems to have formed originally a distinct and separate prophecy. The passage is a poem in four stanzas, with the same refrain at the end of each: "For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still." A somewhat early date has been assigned to the prophecy, as; for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:8-21

Persistent impenitence brings repeated chastisements. One would naturally expect that so weak a creature as man, when chastised by the Divine anger, would readily and at once " humble himself under the almighty hand of God," accept the chastisement as deserved, and entreat for mercy and forgiveness. But, weak as he is, man is unwilling to acknowledge his weakness, and, faulty as he is, dislikes nothing so much as acknowledging his faults. God's judgments he will net allow to be judgments,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:9

Even Ephraim ; rather, especially Ephraim . The prophecy is no doubt mainly directed against the northern kingdom. That say in the pride and stoutness of heart ; rather, in the pride and stoutness of heart , wherein they say . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:8-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:8-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:8-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 9:9

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