Christmas · The Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Midnight)
Isaiah 9:2-7
To Us a Child is Born
December 25, 2025
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
Commentary on Isaiah 9:2-7 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary for the Nativity of Our Lord.
Isaiah 9:2-7 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed reading of the great light and the child born to us.
Enduring Word: Isaiah Chapter 9 Enduring Word · David Guzik
Evangelical commentary on Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse-by-verse study with Hebrew helps and cross references.
Isaiah 9:2 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators on the people who walked in darkness.
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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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