Isaiah 9:6

Read Isaiah 9:6 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible, side by side.

KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

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.

Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

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, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 (BSB)

Context of Isaiah 9:6

This verse is in a passage (Isaiah 9:1 to 7) written when Judah was under threat from Assyria. It promises light for regions that had been in darkness and describes a coming ruler who will sit on David's throne. Christians read it as pointing to Jesus, and Matthew quotes the first part of the passage in Matthew 4.

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What does Isaiah 9:6 say?

Isaiah 9:6 in modern King James wording reads: "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."

Where is Isaiah 9:6 found in the Bible?

Isaiah 9:6 is verse 6 of chapter 9 of the book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament. Isaiah has 66 chapters.

What is the context of Isaiah 9:6?

This verse is in a passage (Isaiah 9:1 to 7) written when Judah was under threat from Assyria. It promises light for regions that had been in darkness and describes a coming ruler who will sit on David's throne. Christians read it as pointing to Jesus, and Matthew quotes the first part of the passage in Matthew 4.