The Meaning of Isaiah 9:7 Explained

Isaiah 9:7

KJV: Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

YLT: To the increase of the princely power, And of peace, there is no end, On the throne of David, and on his kingdom, To establish it, and to support it, In judgment and in righteousness, Henceforth, even unto the age, The zeal of Jehovah of Hosts doth this.

Darby: Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with judgment and with righteousness, from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

ASV: Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

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What is the context of Isaiah 9:7?

KJV Reverse Interlinear

Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

What does Isaiah 9:7 Mean?

Study Notes

throne of David
The "throne of David" is a phrase as definite, historic, historically, as "throne of the Caesars," and as little admits of "spiritualizing." Luke 1:32 ; Luke 1:33 . See "Kingdom (O.T.). "Davidic Covenant," See Scofield " 2 Samuel 7:16 ", Acts 15:14-16 .

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( See Scofield 1 Samuel 8:1-71 ).

David

Kingdom in Old Testament, Summary:

I. Dominion over the earth before the call of Abraham

(1) Dominion over creation was given to the first man and woman ( Genesis 1:26 ); ( Genesis 1:28 ). Through the fall this dominion was lost, Satan becoming "prince of this world"; ( Matthew 4:8-10 ); ( John 14:30 ).

(2) After the flood, the principle of human government was established under the covenant with Noah

( See Scofield Genesis 9:1 ).

Biblically this is still the charter of all Gentile government.

II. The Theocracy in Israel. The call of Abraham involved, with much else, the creation of a distinctive people through whom great purposes of God toward the race might be worked out.

(see "Israel" ( Genesis 12:1-3 ); ( Romans 11:26 ).

Among these purposes is the establishment of a universal kingdom. The order of the development of Divine rule in Israel is:

(1) The mediatorship of Moses ( Exodus 3:1-10 ); ( Exodus 19:9 ); ( Exodus 24:12 ).

(2) The leadership of Joshua ( Joshua 1:1-5 ).

(3) The institution of Judges ( Judges 2:16-18 ).

(4) The popular rejection of the Theocracy, and choice of a king -- Saul, ( Psalms 89:200 ); ( 1 Samuel 9:12-17 ).

III. The Davidic kingdom

(1) The divine choice of David ( 1 Samuel 16:1-13 ).

(2) The giving of the Davidic Covenant ( 2 Samuel 7:8-16 ); ( Psalms 89:3 ); ( Psalms 89:4 ); ( 1713502238_4 ); ( Psalms 89:21 ); ( Psalms 89:28-37 ).

(3) The exposition of the David Covenant by the prophets ( Isaiah 1:25 ); ( Isaiah 1:26 ); ( Zechariah 12:6-8 ).

See margin reference, "Kingdom" and references.

( See Scofield Isaiah 1:25 )

The kingdom as described by the prophets is:

a) Davidic, to be established under an heir of David, who is to be born of a virgin, therefore truly man, but also "Immanuel," "the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace" ( Isaiah 7:13 ); ( Isaiah 7:14 ); ( Isaiah 9:6 ); ( Isaiah 11:6-930 ); ( Isaiah 11:1 ); ( Jeremiah 23:5 ); ( Ezekiel 34:23 ); ( Ezekiel 37:24 ); ( Hosea 3:4 ); ( Hosea 3:5 ).

b) A kingdom heavenly in origin, principle, and authority ( Daniel 2:34 ); ( Daniel 2:35 ); ( Daniel 2:44 ); ( Daniel 2:45 ) but set up on the earth, with Jerusalem as the capital; ( Isaiah 2:2-4 ); ( Isaiah 4:3 ); ( Ezekiel 20:33-406 ); ( Isaiah 24:23 ); ( Isaiah 33:20 ); ( Isaiah 62:1-7 ); ( Jeremiah 23:5 ); ( Jeremiah 31:38-40 ); ( Joel 3:1 ); ( Joel 3:16 ); ( Joel 3:17 ).

c) The kingdom is to be established first over regathered, restored, and converted Israel, and then to become universal ( Psalms 2:6-8 ); ( Psalms 22:1-31 ); ( Psalms 22:1-10 ); ( Isaiah 1:2 ); ( Isaiah 1:3 ); ( Isaiah 11:1 ); ( Isaiah 11:10-16 ); ( Isaiah 11:12 ); ( Jeremiah 23:5-8 ); ( Jeremiah 30:7-11 ); ( 1713502238_85 ); ( Ezekiel 37:21-25 ); ( Zechariah 9:10 ); ( Zechariah 14:16-19 ).

d) The moral characteristics of the kingdom are to be righteousness and peace. The meek, not the proud, will inherit the earth; longevity will be greatly increased; the knowledge of the Lord will be universal; beast ferocity will be removed; absolute equity will be enforced; and outbreaking sin visited with instant judgment; while the enormous majority of earth's inhabitants will be saved ( Isaiah 11:4 ); ( 1713502238_6 ); ( Isaiah 65:20 ); ( Psalms 2:9 ); ( Isaiah 26:9 ); ( Zechariah 14:16-21 ). The New Testament ( Revelation 20:1-5 ); adds a detail of immense significance -- the removal of Satan from the scene. It is impossible to conceive to what heights of spiritual, intellectual, and physical perfection humanity will attain in this, its coming age of righteousness and peace. ( Isaiah 11:4-9 ); ( Psalms 72:1-10 ).

e) The kingdom is to be established by power, not persuasion, and is to follow divine judgment upon the Gentile world-powers ( Psalms 2:4-9 ); ( Isaiah 9:7 ); ( Daniel 2:35 ); ( Daniel 2:44 ); ( Daniel 2:45 ); ( Daniel 7:26 ); ( Daniel 7:27 ); ( Zechariah 14:1-19 ) ( See Scofield Zechariah 6:11 ).

f) The restoration of Israel and the establishment of the kingdom are connected with an advent of the Lord, yet future ( Deuteronomy 30:3-5 ); ( Psalms 2:1-9 ); ( Zechariah 14:4 ).

g) The chastisement reserved for disobedience in the house of David ( 2 Samuel 7:14 ); ( Psalms 89:30-33 ) fell in the captivities and world-wide dispersion, since which time, though a remnant returned under prince Zerubbabel, Jerusalem has been under the overlordship of Gentile. But the Davidic Covenant has not been abrogated ( Psalms 89:33-37 ) but is yet to be fulfilled. ( Acts 15:14-17 ).

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( See Scofield Hebrews 1:4 ).

Verse Meaning

He would be the final king whose reign would result in increasing peace forever. Most governments increase through war, but this one would grow through peace. He would be an eschatological figure, yet He would be a Davidic king-the perfect Davidic descendant who would accomplish for Israel all God intended in justice and righteousness (cf. 2 Samuel 7:12-17). This would happen because Yahweh of armies Himself would bring it to pass for the welfare of His people (cf. Isaiah 37:32). It Isaiah , therefore, certain of fulfillment.

""The throne of David" is an expression as definite, historically, as "the throne of the Caesars," and does not admit of spiritualizing ( Luke 1:32-33)." ^[1]

Amillennialists spiritualize the throne of David by referring it either to the church or heaven.

Context Summary

Isaiah 9:1-7 - The Prince Of Peace

When men cease to trust in God and rely on the help of man, they often turn to necromancy and spirit-rapping. The medium takes the place of the Mediator. The sÃ©ance is sought after instead of the Law and the Testimony. What have God's children to do with back-stair gossip, when their Father's presence-chamber is open to them? What He does not tell us is not worth our knowing.

The land of Galilee was destined to suffer sorely, but better days would dawn on its mountains and lakes. The joy that was in store is compared to the daybreak, Isaiah 8:2; to the joy of harvest, Isaiah 8:3; and to the gladness of the harried tribes when Gideon broke the power of Midian, Isaiah 8:4. The implements of battle would become fuel for the peasants' cottage-fires. What titles are these for our Lord! They befit no human babe! Let us place the government of our lives on His shoulders; and as it extends so shall our peace. Ask God's zeal to do this for thee! In the power of His grace, put the government of all on the wonderful Son of God. [source]

Chapter Summary: Isaiah 9

¹ What joy shall be in the midst of afflictions, by the birth and kingdom of Christ
⁸ The judgments upon Israel for their pride
¹³ For their hypocrisy
¹⁸ And for their unrepentance

What do the individual words in Isaiah 9:7 mean?

- Of the increase of [His] government and peace [There will be] no end Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward and even forever The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will perform this -

[לם‪‬ רבה] (לְמַרְבֵּ֨ה) הַמִּשְׂרָ֜ה וּלְשָׁל֣וֹם אֵֽין־ קֵ֗ץ עַל־ כִּסֵּ֤א דָוִד֙ וְעַל־ מַמְלַכְתּ֔וֹ לְהָכִ֤ין אֹתָהּ֙ וּֽלְסַעֲדָ֔הּ בְּמִשְׁפָּ֖ט וּבִצְדָקָ֑ה מֵעַתָּה֙ וְעַד־ עוֹלָ֔ם קִנְאַ֛ת יְהוָ֥ה צְבָא֖וֹת תַּעֲשֶׂה־ זֹּֽאת ס

[לם‪‬ רבה]	-
Parse: Preposition-l, Noun, masculine singular construct Root: אֲבַד Sense: to perish, vanish.
(לְמַרְבֵּ֨ה)	Of the increase of
Parse: Preposition-l, Noun, masculine singular construct Root: מַרְבֶּה Sense: abundance, increase.
הַמִּשְׂרָ֜ה	[His] government
Parse: Article, Noun, feminine singular Root: מִשְׂרָה Sense: rule, dominion, government.
וּלְשָׁל֣וֹם	and peace
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Noun, masculine singular Root: שָׁלֹום Sense: completeness, soundness, welfare, peace.
אֵֽין־	[There will be] no
Parse: Adverb Root: אַיִן Sense: nothing, not, nought n.
קֵ֗ץ	end
Parse: Noun, masculine singular Root: קֵץ Sense: end.
עַל־	Upon
Parse: Preposition Root: עַל Sense: upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against.
כִּסֵּ֤א	the throne
Parse: Noun, masculine singular construct Root: כִּסֵּא Sense: seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool.
דָוִד֙	of David
Parse: Proper Noun, masculine singular Root: דָּוִד Sense: youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel.
וְעַל־	and over
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Preposition Root: עַל Sense: upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against.
מַמְלַכְתּ֔וֹ	His kingdom
Parse: Noun, feminine singular construct, third person masculine singular Root: מַמְלָכָה Sense: kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty.
לְהָכִ֤ין	to order
Parse: Preposition-l, Verb, Hifil, Infinitive construct Root: כּוּן Sense: to be firm, be stable, be established.
וּֽלְסַעֲדָ֔הּ	and establish it
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Verb, Qal, Infinitive construct, third person feminine singular Root: סָעַד Sense: to support, sustain, stay, establish, strengthen, comfort.
בְּמִשְׁפָּ֖ט	with judgment
Parse: Preposition-b, Noun, masculine singular Root: מִשְׁפָּט Sense: judgment, justice, ordinance.
וּבִצְדָקָ֑ה	and justice
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Noun, feminine singular Root: צְדָקָה Sense: justice, righteousness.
מֵעַתָּה֙	from that time forward
Parse: Preposition-m, Adverb Root: עַתָּה Sense: now.
וְעַד־	and even
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Preposition Root: עַד Sense: as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as.
עוֹלָ֔ם	forever
Parse: Noun, masculine singular Root: עֹולָם Sense: long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world.
קִנְאַ֛ת	The zeal
Parse: Noun, feminine singular construct Root: קִנְאָה Sense: ardour, zeal, jealousy.
יְהוָ֥ה	of Yahweh
Parse: Proper Noun, masculine singular Root: יהוה Sense: the proper name of the one true God.
צְבָא֖וֹת	of hosts
Parse: Noun, common plural Root: צָבָא Sense: that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host.
תַּעֲשֶׂה־	will perform
Parse: Verb, Qal, Imperfect, third person feminine singular Root: עָשָׂה Sense: to do, fashion, accomplish, make.
זֹּֽאת	this
Parse: Pronoun, feminine singular Root: זׄאת Sense: this, this one, here, which, this … that, the one … the other, such.
ס	-
Parse: Punctuation

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