Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And the government will rest on His shoulders;
And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

King James Version

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, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Holman Bible

For a child will be born for us,
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

International Standard Version

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

A Conservative Version

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given. And the government shall be upon his shoulder. And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.

American Standard Version

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.

Amplified


For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given;
And the government shall be upon His shoulder,
And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Bible in Basic English

For to us a child has come, to us a son is given; and the government has been placed in his hands; and he has been named Wise Guide, Strong God, Father for ever, Prince of Peace.

Darby Translation

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name is called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.

Julia Smith Translation

For a child was born to us, a son was given to us, and the dominion shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called, Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Captain of Peace.

King James 2000

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, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Lexham Expanded Bible

For a child has been born for us; a son has been given to us. And the dominion will be on his shoulder, and his name is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Modern King James verseion

For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be on His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

For unto us a child is born, and unto us a son is given. Upon his shoulders shall the kingdom lie, and he shall be called with his own name, "Wonderful, the giver of counsel, the mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of peace."

NET Bible

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.

New Heart English Bible

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 Emphasized Bible

For, A Child, hath been born to us, A Son, hath been given to us, And the dominion is upon his shoulder, - And his Name hath been called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty GOD, Father of Futurity, Prince of Prosperity.

Webster

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

World English Bible

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.

Youngs Literal Translation

For a Child hath been born to us, A Son hath been given to us, And the princely power is on his shoulder, And He doth call his name Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
For unto us a child
ילד 
Yeled 
Usage: 89

is born
ילד 
Yalad 
Usage: 497

is given
נתן 
Nathan 
Usage: 2011

and the government
משׂרה 
Misrah 
Usage: 2

שׁכם 
Sh@kem 
Usage: 22

and his name
שׁם 
Shem 
Usage: 865

קרא 
Qara' 
Usage: 736

פּלא 
Pele' 
Usage: 13

The mighty
גּבּר גּבּור 
Gibbowr 
Usage: 159

God
אל 
'el 
Usage: 114

The Prince
שׂר 
Sar 
Usage: 421

Images Isaiah 9:6

Prayers for Isaiah 9:6

Context Readings

New Light: The Birth Of A King

5 Every warrior's boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. 6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;
And the government will rest on His shoulders;
And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of Jehovah of Hosts will accomplish this.



Cross References

Isaiah 7:14

Therefore Jehovah will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (God with us).

Isaiah 28:29

This also comes from Jehovah of Hosts. He is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance.

Jeremiah 23:5-6

The days are coming, declares Jehovah, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king and act wisely and do justice and righteousness in the land.

Matthew 28:18

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying: All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

Luke 2:11

Christ (Messiah) the Lord, a Savior, is born this day in the city of David.

Psalm 45:6

God is your throne forever and ever. A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.

Isaiah 10:21

A remnant of Jacob will return to the Mighty (Powerful) God. Yes, a remnant will return!

Matthew 1:23

The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which means: God (God-like one) is with us. (John 1:18)

1 Corinthians 15:25

For he (Christ) must rule as king until he (God) puts all enemies under his feet (his control). (Psalm 2; 110) (Daniel 2:44) (Revelation 5:10; 20:6)

Psalm 45:3

Buckle on your sword, mighty king in your splendor and majesty.

Psalm 72:7

In his day the righteous will flourish. There will be abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.

Isaiah 11:6-9

The wolf will dwell with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the young lion and the well-fed animal together. A little boy will lead them.

Isaiah 53:2

He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him. Nothing in his appearance will make us desire him.

Isaiah 53:5

But he was pierced for our transgressions! He was crushed for our iniquities! The punishment that brought us peace was upon him. There has been healing for us because of his wounds.

Isaiah 53:10

It was Jehovah's will to allow him to be crushed. Even though Jehovah makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of Jehovah will prosper in his hand.

Isaiah 63:16

You are our Father. Even though Abraham does not know us and Israel does not pay attention to us, O Jehovah, you are our Father. Your name is our Defender From Everlasting.

Jeremiah 31:22

How long will you go here and there, O faithless daughter? For Jehovah has created a new thing in the earth. A woman will protect a man.

Daniel 9:24-25

Seventy weeks (seventy sets of seven time periods) are decreed for your people and your holy city, to finish transgression and to make an end of sin, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy.

Matthew 11:27

All things have been delivered to me from my Father. Only the Father knows the Son, and only the Son knows the Father. The Son tells others about the Father so that they can know him too.

Luke 1:35

The angel replied: Holy Spirit would come to you and the power of the Most High will envelope you. Because of this the newborn will be called the Son of God.

John 1:1-2

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was like God (God-like).

John 1:14

The Word [Jesus] became flesh (a human being) and lived with us. We saw the glory of the only begotten son from the Father. He was full of loving-kindness and truth.

Acts 20:28

Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].

1 Corinthians 1:30

It is because of him you are united with Christ Jesus, who became wisdom to us from God, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.

2 Corinthians 5:19

God was reconciling the world to himself through Christ. He was not imputing their trespasses against them, for he had committed the word of reconciliation to us.

1 Timothy 3:16

The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. 'He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.'

Titus 2:13

Look for the blessed hope and appearance of the glory of the great God. And look for our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 1:8

But he says to the Son: God is your throne forever and ever. (Your throne, Oh God-like one, is forever.) A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. (Psalm 45:6, 7)

1 John 5:20

We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding. We know him that is true for we are in him who is true, [and] in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and everlasting life.

Revelation 19:16

He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

Deuteronomy 10:17

Jehovah your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords! He is the great, the powerful, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe.

Judges 13:18

The angel asked: Why do you want to know my name? It is 'Wonderful.' (Isaiah 9:6)

Nehemiah 9:32

Now, our God, the great, the strong, the God who is to be respected, who keeps faith and mercy, do not let his trouble seem small to you. It has come on us, and on our kings and our rulers and on our priests and our prophets and our fathers and on all your people from the time of the kings of Assyria till this day.

Psalm 2:6-12

I have installed (anointed) (established) my king on Zion, my holy mountain.

Psalm 50:1

([Asaph]) The Almighty Divine One, God of Gods, Jehovah has spoken. He has summoned the earth from where the sun rises to where it sets.

Psalm 72:3

The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people. The hills bring the fruit of righteousness.

Psalm 72:17

His name will endure forever. His name will continue as long as the sun shines. May all nations be blessed through him and call him blessed.

Psalm 85:10

Mercy and truth have met. Righteousness and peace have kissed.

Psalm 110:1-4

([Psalm of David]) Jehovah said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.

Proverbs 8:23

I was made from long ago, before the earth began.

Isaiah 8:18

I am here with the children Jehovah has given me. We are signs and symbols in Israel from Jehovah of Hosts, who lives on Mount Zion.

Isaiah 11:1-2

There must go forth a twig out of the stump of Jesse. A branch (sprout) (shoot) (descendant) from his roots will bear fruit.

Isaiah 22:21-22

I will clothe him with your robe and strengthen him with your belt. I will commit your responsibility into his hand. He will be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep the steadfast mind in perfect peace, because he trusts (hopes) in you.

Isaiah 26:12

Jehovah, you establish peace for us. All that we have accomplished you have done for us.

Isaiah 45:24-25

It will be said of me: 'Certainly, righteousness and strength are found in Jehovah alone. All who are angry with him will come to him and be ashamed.

Isaiah 66:12

This is what Jehovah says: I will offer you peace like a river and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing stream. You will nurse and be carried in Jerusalem's arms and cuddled on her knees.

Micah 5:4-5

He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of Jehovah. They will abide in the majesty of the name of Jehovah his God! Now he will be great to the ends of the earth.

Zechariah 6:12-13

Say to him: 'Jehovah of Hosts says, See here, the man whose name is the Branch (Sprout) (Shoot) (Bud). For he will branch out (sprout) from where he is and he will build the Temple of Jehovah.

Zechariah 9:9-10

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king comes to you! He is righteous having salvation. He is humble, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the son of a she ass.

Luke 2:14

Glory to God in the highest. Peace on earth among men with whom he is pleased.

Luke 21:15

I will give you ability to talk and words of wisdom, which your adversaries shall not be able to resist or refute.

John 1:16

Out of the fullness of his undeserved kindness he gives us one blessing after another.

John 3:16-17

For God loved the world so much, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever has an active faith in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you! My peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives to you. Do not let your heart be troubled or full of fear.

Acts 10:36

You know the Word of God was sent to the children of Israel. He (Jehovah God) presented peace through the anointed Lord (or Master) of all, Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:36) (Jesus identified his father, Jehovah God, as Lord of all heaven and earth at Matthew 11:25)

Romans 5:1-10

We are justified (acquitted) (made righteous) by faith. And we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:32

He that did not spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, will he not with him freely give us all things?

Romans 9:5

The forefathers belong to them from whom came the Christ according to the flesh. God who is over all is blessed forever. Amen.

Ephesians 1:21-22

It is far above all governments and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.

Ephesians 2:14-18

For he is our peace, who made both (Jews and Gentiles) one, and broke down the middle barrier of partition.

Colossians 1:20-21

And all things are reconciled through him. He made peace through the blood of his atonement (of the stake). He reconciles all things, whether things upon the earth, or things in heaven.

Colossians 2:3

In him is concealed all the hidden treasures of God's wisdom and knowledge.

Hebrews 2:13-14

And again: I will put my trust in him. And again: Behold, the children that Jehovah has given me. (Isaiah 8:18)

Hebrews 7:2-3

Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything to him. He was first of all, by translation of his name, King of Righteousness, and then he was also ruler of Salem, which means, King of Peace.

Hebrews 13:20

Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, even our Lord Jesus,

1 John 4:10-14

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation (atonement) (sacrificial payment) for our sins.

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