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Mar 11, 2026 7:34 PM

  Isaiah 9:6 In-Context

  4 For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor.

  5 Every warrior's boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire.

  6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

  7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

  8 The Lord has sent a message against Jacob; it will fall on Israel.

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