The Nativity
Isaiah 9:6-7
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…


I. THE SUBJECT OR MATTER OF THE BLESSING. "A Child," "a Son."

II. THE MANNER OF ITS CONVEYANCE. "Born, given."

III. OUR INTEREST IN IT. "Unto us," in our behalf all this, and to our benefit and advantage.

(A. Littleton, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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.

WEB: 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.




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