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NASB | Isaiah 9:6 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 9:6 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. [Is 25:1; 40:9-11; Matt 28:18; Luke 2:11] |
Subject: Is Jesus the 'Eternal Father'? |
Bible Note: Hi Nolan, Let me praise God with you that each of these translations are "giving us the appropriate message and a vivid picture of Jesus being God in every way while also being a 'Babe', 'Son', and 'Man'..." I am reminded of the passage in Acts where it speaks of "the whole message of this Life". I think that the attention given to capitalization will result in a more accurate understanding of the way of God. See Acts 5:20 and Acts 18:26 for an example of this possibility; that is, a more accurate teaching, the whole message. I compared Isa 9:6 with some other scriptures concerning this Child Jesus. A comparison with Luke 2:17ff points out a contrast in names and tenses. Isaiah says of this Child (my capital),"And His name will be called..." while Luke 2:21 says that "His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb." Concerning "His" kingdom of Isa 9:7, I compared it with Matthew 2:6, "For out of you shall come forth a Ruler..." My personal choice is the NKJ here. I believe that we have to interpret the scriptures as we understand them today. I know that He is a Ruler and our King. I think that we have to be careful who we think the "subject" is in our considerations. For this passage isn't about us or our name, it isn't about our government or our throne. This is the word of God and His zeal will accomplish His will. Later, Ray |