Christmas · Christmas Midnight · Year B
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is Born
December 25, 2026
Overview & Insights
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” (Isaiah 9:6)
We come to the close of the material that focuses on the crisis presented by the pressure of the northern allies (6:1–9:7). Isaiah speaks further about his ministry and its significance for Judah (8:11–22) and Yahweh offers a vision of light dawning the other side of the coming darkness (9:1–7).
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Commentary
Isaiah 9 Commentary: Unto Us A Child Is Born Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse commentary on the child born and the government on his shoulders.
Isaiah 9:2-7 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed reading of light dawning on those in darkness and the titles of the coming king.
Commentary on Isaiah 9:2-7 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary lectionary commentary on Isaiah 9:2-7 from Working Preacher.
Isaiah 9 Commentary | Precept Austin Precept Austin
Verse by verse study notes, Hebrew word studies, and gathered quotations on Isaiah 9.
Isaiah 9:2 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic and modern commentaries compiled side by side for Isaiah 9:2.
Background & Word Study
Book of Isaiah - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the composition, setting, and themes of Isaiah.
Isaiah 9:2 Interlinear Bible BibleHub
Hebrew text of Isaiah 9:2 with parsing, transliteration, and Strong's numbers for word study.
Isaiah 9 on Sefaria Sefaria
The Hebrew of Isaiah 9 with Jewish commentaries and cross references alongside the English.
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Questions preachers ask
Why is Isaiah 9 read at Christmas?
The people who walked in darkness see a great light: a child is born who bears the names Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, and reigns on David's throne forever.
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