Isaiah 9:1-7 - New Light: The Birth Of A King
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have seen a great light;
a light has dawned
on those living in the land of darkness.
and increased its joy.
The people have rejoiced before You
as they rejoice at harvest time
and as they rejoice when dividing spoils.
and the rod on their shoulders,
the staff of their oppressor,
just as You did on the day of Midian.
and the bloodied garments of war
will be burned as fuel for the fire.
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor,
Eternal Father,
and its prosperity will never end.
He will reign on the throne of David
and over his kingdom,
to establish and sustain it
with justice and righteousness from now on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will accomplish this.