Isaiah · Chapter 9 King James Version

Isaiah 9:3

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The Scripture

(3) Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Isaiah prophesied the birth of a child who would bear the government upon his shoulder and be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, and The Prince of Peace, establishing an everlasting kingdom. He also pronounced judgment on the pride and wickedness of Israel and Ephraim, warning that God's anger was not turned away.

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