Isaiah 9:6

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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 7:14 Parallel

Isaiah 7:14 predicts a virgin-born son called Immanuel—the same child-king prophecy culminates in 9:6 with royal titles.

Isaiah 11:6-9 portrays the peaceful kingdom under the Branch — the reign of the Prince of Peace from Isaiah 9:6.

Isaiah 28:29 says the LORD is 'wonderful in counsel' — directly paralleling the 'Wonderful Counselor' applied to the Messiah.

Isaiah 10:21 uses the same title 'Mighty God' for the one the remnant returns to — directly linking the child's identity with Israel's restoration.

Isaiah 16:5 Parallel

Isaiah 16:5 promises a Davidic throne with justice and righteousness — the same ruler introduced in 9:6 as Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 32:1 Parallel

Isaiah 32:1 foretells a king reigning in righteousness — the same Messianic ruler depicted in 9:6.

Isaiah 8:10 Parallel

Isaiah 8:10 declares 'God is with us' against plotting enemies — the same divine presence embodied in the child of 9:6.

Isaiah 53:10 describes the suffering and crushing of the servant — the same Messiah who is born in 9:6, revealing his atoning role.

Isaiah 52:13 describes the Servant's exaltation — parallel to the child who is born to rule and be called Mighty God.

Isaiah 53:5 Parallel

Isaiah 53:10 depicts the suffering of the servant — the same figure as the child born in 9:6, now shown as the atoning sacrifice.

Isaiah 12:2 Parallel

Isaiah 12:2 celebrates God as salvation and strength — the same salvation brought by the Prince of Peace in 9:6.

Isaiah 22:22 places authority on Eliakim's shoulder with the key of David, echoing the government-on-shoulder image in 9:6.

Isaiah 32:2 Parallel

Isaiah 32:2 describes the king as a refuge and shelter — the protective role of the child who is Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace.

In Isaiah 40:10, the Lord comes with strong hand to rule — echoing the divine reign promised in the child born in 9:6.

Judges 13:18 shares the Hebrew 'pele' (wonderful) as the angel's name — prefiguring the Messiah's title 'Wonderful Counselor'.

Psalm 2:6-12 proclaims God's Son as King on Zion, ruling nations — the same royal son prophesied in Isaiah 9:6.

Psalm 45:6 Parallel

In Psalm 45:6, the king's throne is eternal and he is called God, directly echoing 'Mighty God' and 'Everlasting Father'.

Psalm 85:10 Parallel

Psalm 85:10 personifies righteousness and peace kissing—exactly the union embodied by the Prince of Peace, tying mercy and truth together.

Jeremiah 23:5 also prophesies a Davidic king called 'the righteous Branch' who will reign with justice—parallel to Isaiah's child ruler.

Jeremiah 23:6 adds the name 'The Lord our righteousness', echoing Isaiah's title 'Mighty God'—both ascribe divine attributes to the coming King.

Daniel 9:25 Parallel

Daniel 9:25 names 'Messiah the Prince'—directly linking the royal title to Isaiah's 'Prince of Peace' and his governmental role.

Micah 5:4 Parallel

Micah 5:4 depicts the coming ruler standing and feeding in God's strength, great to earth's ends—paralleling the expanding government of the child.

Micah 5:5 Allusion

Micah 5:5 calls the ruler 'the peace'—a direct echo of Isaiah's 'Prince of Peace', identifying the same figure who brings security.

Zechariah 6:13 shows the Branch ruling and sitting as priest-king—directly echoing the 'government upon his shoulder' and 'Prince of Peace'.

Zechariah 9:10 describes him speaking peace to nations and ruling to the ends of the earth—echoing 'Prince of Peace' and universal reign.

Matthew 1:23 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 1:23 cites 'Immanuel, God with us' — resonating with the 'Mighty God' title in Isaiah 9:6.

Matthew 28:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 28:18 shows Jesus claiming all authority in heaven and earth—fulfilling the prophecy that 'the government shall be upon his shoulder'.

Luke 1:35 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 1:35 announces Jesus' conception by the Holy Spirit—fulfilling the child born to us in 9:6 as the Son of God.

Luke 2:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 2:11 announces the fulfillment: the child born in Bethlehem is the Savior, Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 2:14's angelic proclamation of peace on earth fulfills the coming of the Prince of Peace, announcing his birth to shepherds.

John 1:1 Allusion

In John 1:1, the Word is God, fulfilling the divine title 'Mighty God' given to the child.

John 1:14 Prophetic fulfillment

John 1:14 reveals the Word became flesh, the Son dwelt among us, fulfilling the incarnation of the child.

John 3:16 Parallel

John 3:16 shows the Son given for eternal life, echoing the gift of the child in Isaiah for salvation.

John 3:17 Parallel

John 3:17 clarifies the Son's mission is salvation, not condemnation, expanding the purpose of the child given.

Acts 10:36 Allusion

Acts 10:36 declares God's message of peace through Jesus Christ, Lord of all—directly applying the Prince of Peace title to the risen Lord.

Romans 8:32 Parallel

Romans 8:32 emphasizes God gave up His own Son for us, linking the gift of the Son to atonement.

Romans 9:5 Allusion

In Romans 9:5, Christ is called 'God over all', directly fulfilling the 'Mighty God' title in this prophecy.

1 Corinthians 1:30 says Christ is made our wisdom — directly linking to the 'Wonderful Counselor' title in Isaiah.

1 Corinthians 15:25 describes Christ's reign until all enemies subdued—echoing the eternal government and peace of Isaiah's child.

Ephesians 1:22 states God put all things under Christ's feet—echoing the universal authority promised in Isaiah 9:6.

Ephesians 1:22 Prophetic fulfillment

In Ephesians 1:22, Christ is made head over all things — fulfilling the 'government on his shoulder' from Isaiah's prophecy.

Ephesians 2:14 says Christ himself is our peace, breaking down walls, directly echoing the Prince of Peace.

Colossians 1:20 speaks of making peace through Christ's blood, reconciling all things, echoing the Prince of Peace.

In Colossians 2:3, Christ is the treasure of wisdom and knowledge, echoing the 'Wonderful Counselor' title from this verse.

1 Timothy 3:16 describes Christ manifested in the flesh — echoing 'a child is born, a son is given' in Isaiah.

Titus 2:13 Allusion

In Titus 2:13, Jesus is called 'our great God and Savior' — directly echoing the 'Mighty God' title from Isaiah 9:6, affirming his deity.

Hebrews 1:8 Allusion

In Hebrews 1:8, the Son is addressed as 'God' — reinforcing the divine title 'Mighty God' from Isaiah 9:6 and showing his eternal throne.

Hebrews 2:14 explains Christ partook of flesh and blood to defeat death — the incarnation of the child born in Isaiah 9:6.

Hebrews 7:2 Typology

Hebrews 7:2 interprets Melchizedek as king of peace, prefiguring Christ as the Prince of Peace in Isaiah 9:6.

Hebrews 13:20 calls God the God of peace who raised the great shepherd, linking to the Prince of Peace and Mighty God.

1 John 4:10-14 identifies the Son as propitiation for sins, sent as Savior, fulfilling the gift of the child.

1 John 5:20 Parallel

In 1 John 5:20, Jesus is 'the true God and eternal life' — the same identification as the 'Mighty God' of Isaiah 9:6.

Revelation 19:16 calls Christ 'King of kings' — echoing his sovereign titles 'Mighty God, Prince of Peace' in Isaiah.

Exodus 23:21 describes an angel with God's name in him — this prefigures the child called Mighty God, bearing divine authority.

Deuteronomy 18:18 promises a prophet like Moses — both verses point to a future Messianic figure who will lead and speak for God.

2 Samuel 23:5 records David's everlasting covenant—the same eternal throne and peace Isaiah 9:6 promises for the coming ruler.

1 Kings 2:45 declares David's throne established forever before the Lord, directly matching the eternal kingdom in Isaiah 9:6.

1 Kings 12:16 records Israel's rebellion against David's house—the opposite of the unified, eternal kingdom Isaiah 9:6 envisions.

1 Chronicles 22:9 promises a son named Solomon who will bring peace—a direct type of the Prince of Peace in Isaiah 9:6.

1 Chronicles 28:5 tells how God chose Solomon to sit on David's throne—prefiguring the eternal reign of the child in Isaiah 9:6.

1 Chronicles 29:23 shows Solomon actually sitting on the Lord's throne—a foreshadowing of the eternal king in Isaiah 9:6.

2 Chronicles 10:16 records the kingdom's division—in direct contrast to the unending peace and unified rule promised in Isaiah 9:6.

Psalm 18:50 Parallel

Psalm 18:50 promises steadfast love to God's anointed and his offspring forever — directly parallel to the eternal Davidic king in Isaiah 9:6.

Psalm 24:8 Allusion

Psalm 24:8 calls the LORD 'strong and mighty' — the same 'Mighty God' title applied to the child in Isaiah 9:6, identifying him as divine.

Psalm 61:7 Parallel

Psalm 61:7 prays for the king to be enthroned forever — parallel to the eternal government of the child in Isaiah 9:6.

Psalm 89:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 89:4 promises David's offspring and throne forever — directly fulfilled in the eternal reign of the child in Isaiah 9:6.

Proverbs 8:14 claims counsel and sound judgment as wisdom's own — the child is called 'Wonderful Counselor', linking divine wisdom to the Messiah.

Proverbs 18:10 calls the LORD's name a strong tower — the child is called 'Mighty God', identifying him with that strong tower.

Proverbs 30:4 asks for the name of God and his son — the child bears titles like 'Mighty God' and 'Everlasting Father', answering that question.

Ezekiel 21:27 promises the coming of 'he whose right it is' to rule — directly parallel to the child who receives the government in 9:6.

In Ezekiel 34:24, God promises a Davidic prince to shepherd His people, directly echoing the eternal ruler described here.

Daniel 2:44 Parallel

In Daniel 2:44, God sets up an everlasting kingdom that will never be destroyed — the same unending rule promised for this child.

Daniel 7:13 Parallel

In Daniel 7:13, the Son of Man receives an everlasting dominion — directly paralleling the child's eternal reign and peace.

Amos 9:11 Parallel

Amos 9:11 promises restoration of David's fallen tent, mirroring the eternal reign of the child in Isaiah 9:6-7.

Micah 4:7 Parallel

Micah 4:7 says the Lord will reign forever on Zion, paralleling the endless peace and government of the child in Isaiah 9:6-7.

Micah 5:2 Parallel

Micah 5:2 prophesies a ruler from Bethlehem with ancient origins, adding birthplace detail to the child described in Isaiah 9:6.

Malachi 3:1 Parallel

Malachi 3:1 announces the Lord's coming to his temple, identifying the child in Isaiah 9:6 as the divine ruler who will appear.

Matthew 2:2 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 2:2, the wise men's search for the newborn king of the Jews directly fulfills the prophecy of a child born to rule.

In Matthew 11:3, John's question 'Are you the one?' directly inquires about the Messiah foretold in Isaiah's prophecy.

Matthew 21:5 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 21:5, Jesus' entry as a humble king on a donkey fulfills the royal portrayal of the ruler in Isaiah 9:6.

In Matthew 26:63, the high priest's charge directly asks if Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God — the divine ruler named in Isaiah 9:6.

Mark 10:47 Allusion

In Mark 10:47, Bartimaeus' cry 'Son of David' identifies Jesus as the royal descendant and ruler from Isaiah 9:6.

Mark 11:10 Allusion

In Mark 11:10, the crowd's acclamation of the coming Davidic kingdom echoes the endless reign promised to the child in Isaiah 9:6.

Mark 14:61 Allusion

In Mark 14:61, the high priest asks if Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Blessed — directly linking to the 'son given' in Isaiah 9:6.

Mark 15:12 Allusion

In Mark 15:12, Pilate calls Jesus 'king of the Jews' — echoing the royal rule prophesied in Isaiah 9:6.

Luke 1:32 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 1:32, Gabriel declares Jesus will be called Son of the Most High and receive David's throne — fulfilling Isaiah 9:6's promise of a son and eternal government.

Luke 1:69 Allusion

In Luke 1:69, Zechariah praises God for raising a 'horn of salvation' from David's house — the same Davidic ruler prophesied in Isaiah 9:6.

Luke 18:38 Allusion

In Luke 18:38, Bartimaeus cries 'Son of David' — acknowledging Jesus as the Davidic king prophesied in Isaiah 9:6-7.

Luke 23:42 Allusion

In Luke 23:42, the thief asks to be remembered in Jesus' kingdom — directly referencing the eternal rule prophesied in Isaiah 9:6.

Luke 24:27 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 24:27, Jesus shows that all Scripture, including this prophecy, points to him as the promised Messiah.

Luke 24:44 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 24:44, Jesus declares that everything written in the Prophets about him must be fulfilled, including this messianic prophecy.

John 1:15 Allusion

In John 1:15, John the Baptist testifies that Jesus existed before him, echoing the eternal nature implied by 'Everlasting Father' in this verse.

John 1:45 Prophetic fulfillment

In John 1:45, Philip declares that Jesus is the one written about by the prophets, directly applying this prophecy to Jesus.

John 8:58 Allusion

In John 8:58, Jesus declares 'I am,' affirming his eternal existence, which matches the 'Everlasting Father' title in this prophecy.

John 18:33 Parallel

In John 18:33, Pilate asks about Jesus' kingship, directly touching on the 'government on his shoulders' from this prophecy.

John 20:28 Allusion

In John 20:28, Thomas directly addresses Jesus as 'My Lord and my God,' echoing the title 'Mighty God' from Isaiah 9:6.

Acts 2:30 Parallel

In Acts 2:30, Peter cites God's oath to set a descendant on David's throne, directly linking Isaiah 9:6's Davidic king to Jesus.

Romans 1:3 Parallel

In Romans 1:3, Paul states Jesus was descended from David according to the flesh, directly fulfilling the Davidic lineage implied in Isaiah 9:6.

2 Corinthians 1:20 affirms that all God's promises are 'Yes' in Christ, directly applying to the promised child and son of Isaiah 9:6.

Galatians 4:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Galatians 4:4 directly fulfills Isaiah 9:6: 'God sent His Son, born of a woman' — the promised child and son.

Hebrews 1:2 Parallel

Hebrews 1:2 identifies the Son as heir of all things, reflecting the government and everlasting authority given to the child in Isaiah 9:6.

Hebrews 3:6 Parallel

Hebrews 3:6 identifies Christ as the faithful Son over God's house—fulfilling the son given in Isaiah who will rule.

Revelation 1:8 declares God Almighty, eternal—paralleling the 'Mighty God' and 'Everlasting Father' titles of the child.

2 Kings 16:5 Historical context

2 Kings 16:5 shows the Assyrian threat during Ahaz's reign—the very crisis that sets the stage for the birth prophecy in Isaiah 9:6.

Jeremiah 33:21 speaks of the Davidic covenant with a son to reign — the same Davidic king promised in 9:6.

Psalm 110:1-4 depicts the Messiah as Lord and priest, complementing the royal and divine titles in Isaiah 9:6.

Jeremiah 33:14 promises God will fulfill his good word — the same messianic hope as the child born to rule in 9:6.

Matthew 2:6 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 2:6, the prophecy of a ruler from Bethlehem specifies where Isaiah's promised child will be born.

John 18:36 Contrast

In John 18:36, Jesus explains his kingdom is not of this world, revealing the spiritual nature of the rule foretold in Isaiah 9:6.

Psalm 72:3 Parallel

Psalm 72:3 envisions mountains bringing peace and righteousness in the king's reign—fleshing out the peaceful rule of Isaiah's promised Prince.

Psalm 72:7 Parallel

Psalm 72:7 promises abundance of peace and flourishing righteousness under the king—echoing the blessed reign of the Prince of Peace.

Psalm 89:19 Parallel

Psalm 89:19 speaks of a 'mighty one' chosen from the people — a parallel to the 'Mighty God' child in Isaiah 9:6, though context is David.

Psalm 132:18 shows the king's crown shining — a parallel to the royal glory and government given to the child.

Proverbs 29:14 promises a king's throne established forever through fair judgment — the child's government is eternal and just.

Jeremiah 30:21 speaks of a governor from among the people drawing near to God — mirroring the ruler from David's line in 9:6.

Jeremiah 32:19 describes God as 'great in counsel' — echoing the 'Wonderful Counselor' title in 9:6.

In Matthew 12:28, Jesus' kingdom authority over demons demonstrates the reign promised to the child in Isaiah 9:6.

In Matthew 22:42, Jesus' question about the Messiah's sonship connects to the 'son given' in Isaiah 9:6.

John 3:35 Parallel

In John 3:35, the Father entrusting all things to the Son parallels the 'government on his shoulders' from this prophecy.

Acts 5:31 Parallel

In Acts 5:31, Jesus is called 'Leader and Savior,' paralleling the ruler titles 'Prince of Peace' and 'Wonderful Counselor' in Isaiah 9:6.

Acts 15:16 Parallel

In Acts 15:16, James quotes Amos about rebuilding David's fallen tent, connecting to the Davidic kingdom theme of Isaiah 9:6.

Colossians 1:13 describes being brought into the kingdom of the Son, echoing the government on His shoulders in Isaiah 9:6.