Isaiah 9:7
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.
Original Language Analysis
לְםַרְבֵּ֨ה
Of the increase
H4766
לְםַרְבֵּ֨ה
Of the increase
Strong's:
H4766
Word #:
1 of 23
properly, increasing; as noun, greatness, or (adverbially) greatly
וּלְשָׁל֣וֹם
and peace
H7965
וּלְשָׁל֣וֹם
and peace
Strong's:
H7965
Word #:
3 of 23
safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace
קֵ֗ץ
there shall be no end
H7093
קֵ֗ץ
there shall be no end
Strong's:
H7093
Word #:
5 of 23
an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 23
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כִּסֵּ֤א
upon the throne
H3678
כִּסֵּ֤א
upon the throne
Strong's:
H3678
Word #:
7 of 23
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
וְעַל
H5921
וְעַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
9 of 23
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
מַמְלַכְתּ֔וֹ
and upon his kingdom
H4467
מַמְלַכְתּ֔וֹ
and upon his kingdom
Strong's:
H4467
Word #:
10 of 23
dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
לְהָכִ֤ין
to order
H3559
לְהָכִ֤ין
to order
Strong's:
H3559
Word #:
11 of 23
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
אֹתָהּ֙
H853
אֹתָהּ֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
12 of 23
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּמִשְׁפָּ֖ט
it with judgment
H4941
בְּמִשְׁפָּ֖ט
it with judgment
Strong's:
H4941
Word #:
14 of 23
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
וּבִצְדָקָ֑ה
and with justice
H6666
וּבִצְדָקָ֑ה
and with justice
Strong's:
H6666
Word #:
15 of 23
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
מֵעַתָּה֙
H6258
וְעַד
from henceforth even for
H5704
וְעַד
from henceforth even for
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
17 of 23
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
עוֹלָ֔ם
ever
H5769
עוֹלָ֔ם
ever
Strong's:
H5769
Word #:
18 of 23
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
יְהוָ֥ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
20 of 23
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
צְבָא֖וֹת
of hosts
H6635
צְבָא֖וֹת
of hosts
Strong's:
H6635
Word #:
21 of 23
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
Cross References
Daniel 2:44And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.Daniel 7:14And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.2 Samuel 7:16And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.Daniel 2:35Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.Daniel 7:27And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.Hebrews 1:8But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.Isaiah 37:32For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this.Jeremiah 23:5Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.Isaiah 16:5And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.Psalms 2:8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Historical Context
Written during Assyria's threat to Israel (8th century BC), this prophecy offered hope for a future righteous king when earthly monarchs repeatedly failed. The angel Gabriel specifically referenced this prophecy when announcing Jesus's birth to Mary (Luke 1:32-33). Jesus's resurrection and ascension initiated this eternal kingdom, which continues to expand through the preaching of the gospel and will culminate in His return and eternal reign.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the eternal nature of Christ's kingdom differ from earthly kingdoms that rise and fall?
- What does it mean that God's 'zeal' will accomplish this, and how should this affect our confidence in His promises?
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Analysis & Commentary
This verse describes the unending kingdom of the Messiah, emphasizing both its perpetual duration and its character of justice and righteousness. The promise that it will be established 'upon the throne of David' connects it to God's covenant with David (2 Samuel 7), ensuring a descendant would reign forever. The phrase 'the zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this' affirms that this is God's work, not human achievement, guaranteeing its fulfillment through divine passion and power.