Isaiah
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6
Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) speaks to hope in Christ, God's peace promise, and peace — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Isaiah 26:3“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
1 John 5:11
Common questions
What does Isaiah 9:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 9:6 reads: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." The verse speaks to hope in Christ, God's peace promise, and peace. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 9 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 9:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." is Isaiah 9:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 9.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 9:6?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 9:6 include Philippians 4:7, John 14:27, and John 16:33. Reading them alongside Isaiah 9:6 deepens the theme of hope in Christ.
How can I pray with Isaiah 9:6?
Read Isaiah 9:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.