Isaiah · Chapter 9 King James Version

Isaiah 9:4

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The Scripture

(4) For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.
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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