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Isaiah 11

Isaiah 11:2

The Root of Jesse · Isaiah 11:1–16
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Translations

Modern
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
Traditional
And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;
Literal
And will rest upon Him the Spirit of YHWH, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of YHWH.
Latin
Et requiescet super eum spiritus Domini: spiritus sapientiæ et intellectus, spiritus consilii et fortitudinis, spiritus scientiæ et pietatis;

Original

Hebrew
English
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Notes

Isaiah 11:2

  • The Spirit of the Lord will rest on the Messiah. The Spirit ensures David's line continues. The Messiah's arrival will bring:

  • The promised Messiah will have great wisdom and understanding, like King Solomon. He will also have knowledge and reverence for the Lord (1 Kings 3:28; 4:29; Proverbs 1:1–7; 2:6–7).

  • The Spirit of counsel and strength refers to Isaiah 9:6. The Messiah will be wise and have the power to rule righteously.

Isaiah 11:1–16

The kingdom of the Messiah, first mentioned in Isaiah 9:1–7, is now explored in more detail. Isaiah questioned the Israelites about their trust in other nations when God had far better plans in mind.

Isaiah 10:5–11:16

Isaiah 9:8–10:4 shows that the Lord’s moral law is supreme. This means God’s standards of right and wrong stand above every nation and ruler. The next section explains what this truth means:

  1. Assyria was only a tool in God’s hands. Because of this, Assyria was also responsible to God. Like every other nation, it would face judgment for its sin (Isaiah 10:5–19, 28–34).

  2. Those among God’s people who trusted in him and obeyed his covenant would be rescued (Isaiah 10:20–27).

  3. God would establish his kingdom on earth (Isaiah 11).

Isaiah 7:1–12:6

These prophecies occurred when Assyria rose to power. Syria and Israel formed an alliance against Judah (Isaiah 7:1–2; see 2 Kings 16:5). God used Assyria as a tool to punish Syria, Israel, and Judah (Isaiah 7–10).

Events

Glossary

Baptism of Jesus David Isaiah (Person) Isaiah, Book of King Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Messiah Peace Power Prophet, Prophetess Redeemer, Redemption Remnant Righteousness Root of Jesse Spirit of God Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Direction Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Anointed with the Spirit Seven Spirits The Holy Spirit: is God: As the Source of Wisdom the Teacher, Holy Spirit: The: As the Spirit of Wisdom Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Counsel Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Knowledge Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Might Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of the Fear of the Lord Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of the Lord Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Understanding Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Wisdom Trinity: The Holy Wisdom: Spiritual, from God