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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] |
Bible Question:
Greetings Truthfinder! First of all, since Scripture tells us that there is only one God, then there cannot be an 'Almighty God' and a 'Mighty God'. Secondly, where is there any support in the Old Testament for 'Almighty God' being a higher level of God than a 'Mighty God'? Jehovah is described as a 'Mighty God'. He is also described as 'Almighty God'. He is also described with a lot of other adjectives as well. However, there isn't any evidence in the Old Testament that the two terms indicate different degrees. In fact, the two terms are not even used together. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
Bible Answer: Hi Tim, At Isaiah 9:6 Jesus Christ is prophetically called 'El Gib.bohr', "Mighty God" not 'El Shad-dai' "God Almighty, which is applied to Jehovah at Genesis 17:1. The plural form, 'e.lim', is used when referring to other gods, such as at Exodus 15:11 "gods". It is also used as the plural of majesty and excellence, as in Psalm 89:6; "Who can resemble Jehovah among the sons of God", bi.beneh' 'E.lim'? That the plural form is used to demote a single individual here and in a number of other places is supported by the translation of 'E.lim' by the singular form The.os in the Greek Septuagint; likewise by Deus in the Latin Vulgate. Among the Hebrew words that are translated "God" is 'El, meaning "Mighty One; Strong One." Ge 14:18. It is used with reference to Jehovah, to other gods, and to men. It is also used extensively in the makeup of proper names, such as Elisha; meaning "God is Salvation" and Michael; "Who Is Like God?". In some places 'El appears with the definite article; ha.'El', literally, "the God" with reference to Jehovah, thereby distinguishing him from other gods. Ge 46:3; 2 Sa 22:31. The word "Almighty", itself shows a higher ranking, Ezekiel 32:21. sisterkath |