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Isaiah 9:7

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The kingdom of GodPeaceJusticeJesus Christ

5 For every trampling boot of battle and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire.

6 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.

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

8 The Lord has sent a message against Jacob, and it has fallen upon Israel.

9 All the people will know it— Ephraim and the dwellers of Samaria. With pride and arrogance of heart they will say:

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BSB
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
KJV
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.
WEB
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on David’s throne, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of Armies will perform this.
ASV
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.
DARBY
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with judgment and with righteousness, from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.
BLB
Of the increase of [His] government and peace [will be] no end, over the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and sustain it with justice and with righteousness from now and even to forever. The zeal of YHWH of Hosts will accomplish this.
ÅB
Så skal herredømmet bli stort og freden bli uten ende over Davids trone og over hans kongerike; det skal bli støttet og oppholdt ved rett og rettferdighet, fra nå av og til evig tid; Herrens, hærskarenes Guds nidkjærhet skal gjøre dette.
OTB
Det skal ikke være ende på veksten av hans herredømme og fred. Han skal regjere på Davids trone og over hans rike, for å grunnfeste det og holde det oppe ved rett og rettferdighet fra nå av og til evig tid. Herren, hærskarenes Gud, skal gjøre dette i sin brennende iver.
B1930
Så skal herredømmet bli stort og freden bli uten ende over Davids trone og over hans kongerike; det skal bli støttet og opholdt ved rett og rettferdighet, fra nu av og til evig tid; Herrens, hærskarenes Guds nidkjærhet skal gjøre dette.

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Cross references

  • Luke 1:32–33

    He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,

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  • Daniel 2:44

    In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.

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  • Daniel 7:14

    And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

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  • 2 Samuel 7:16

    Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”

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  • Psalms 45:4–6

    In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

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  • Daniel 7:27

    Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’

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  • Daniel 2:35

    Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.

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  • Jeremiah 23:5

    Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

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