Isaiah 9:6 · KJV
Isaiah 9:6
For Unto Us a Child Is Born
Isaiah 9:6 foretells the coming Messiah: "unto us a child is born… and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." It is a beloved Christmas prophecy.
Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)
“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.”
What Isaiah 9:6 means
Written centuries before Jesus' birth, this verse announces a coming child on whose shoulders "the government shall be," naming Him with titles no ordinary king could bear: Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Each name reveals who the Messiah is — wise counsel, divine strength, fatherly care, and lasting peace. It is one of the most quoted prophecies at Christmas and a cornerstone of the Bible's hope for a Saviour.
Key verse
“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.”
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Lord Jesus, You are Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Thank You for coming to us. Reign in my life and give me Your peace. Amen.
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What does Isaiah 9:6 mean?
Isaiah 9:6 foretells the coming Messiah: "unto us a child is born… and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." It is a beloved Christmas prophecy.
What is Isaiah 9:6 about?
Written centuries before Jesus' birth, this verse announces a coming child on whose shoulders "the government shall be," naming Him with titles no ordinary king could bear: Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
What is the key verse in Isaiah 9:6?
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.”
Is Isaiah 9:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Isaiah 9:6 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.