Preface
The following note explores the profound messianic prophecy of Isaiah 9:6, delving into the Hebrew text and its rich linguistic, theological, and scriptural layers. It examines the titles and descriptions of the promised Child and Son, connecting them to broader biblical themes of divine identity, authority, and redemption. Through detailed word studies and cross-references, the note seeks to illuminate the significance of this verse in revealing the nature and purpose of the One who bears these names, understood as Yahusha in a messianic context. The analysis bridges Old and New Testament passages to present a cohesive portrait of this figure as both divine and human, eternal and present, fulfilling the promises of Elohim to His people.
Isa 9:6 For a Child is born unto us, a Son is given unto us, and the rule is on His shoulder. And His Name is called Wonder, Counsellor, Strong Ěl, Father of Continuity, Prince of Peace.
Child ילד H3206 yeled : child, son, boy, offspring, youth
born ילד H3205 yulad : beget, born, bear, bring forth
“Yeled yulad” is primarily a pleonasm (redundant expression) with undertones of paronomasia (wordplay) due to the root repetition and sound similarity. Its figurative nature depends on how it’s used—most naturally, it emphasizes birth through tautology (saying the same thing twice in different ways), with a mild pun-like flavor.
nathan נתן H5414 which means give, appoint, set, bestow, dedicate, exchange, commit, entrust etc
Unto us yeled yulad (Child born as a redundant expression with a root repetition shows us the children brought forth through Him being born through the redeemed womb).
The Son is given/set/appointed/bestowed unto us through whom we receive sonship.
The Son’s Name was a mystery in the Old Testament and usually was given a title against His identity
Pro 30:4 Who has gone up to the heavens and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment? Who established all the ends of the earth? What is His Name, And what is His Son’s Name, If you know it?
Jdg 13:17 Then Manowaḥ said to the Messenger of יהוה, “What is Your name? When Your words come true, then we shall esteem You.”
Jdg 13:18 And the Messenger of יהוה said to him, “Why do you ask My name, since it is wondrous/palay פלאי H6383?”
The first title His name showing His identity is in YashaYahu/Isaiah 9:6 translated as Wonder and is the same title the Messenger of Yahuah used to tell Manoah of whom Manoah said that they would surely die for they have seen Elohim.
Jdg 13:21 And the Messenger of יהוה did not appear any more to Manowaḥ and his wife. Then Manowaḥ knew that He was a Messenger of יהוה.
Jdg 13:22 And Manowaḥ said to his wife, “We shall certainly die, because we have seen Elohim!”
YashaYahu 9:6 Wonder פלא H6382
H6382 and H6383 are closely related and actually mean the same as ‘wonder/secret’
Counsellor : yaats יעץ H3289 to advise, consult, give counsel, counsel, purpose, devise, plan
The word is used for counsellor’s in kings court and the kings in OT used to consult these counsellors on important matters. However, the counsel finds its completion in the purpose of Yahuah as His counsel/purpose stands even in actions of men to bless or make them fruitful or destroy them and no one can annul His counsel or purpose.
Isa 14:26 “This is the counsel that is counselled/ yaats יעץ H3289 for all the earth, and this is the hand that is stretched out over all the nations.
Isa 14:27 “For יהוה of hosts has counselled/yaats יעץ H3289, and who annuls it? And His hand that is stretched out, who turns it back?”
EL Gibbor : EL אל H410 short form for Elohim
Gibbor : גבר H1368 -mighty /chief/champion/warrior/valiant man
The title Gibbor גבר is used along with Elohim and describes who the named one is
Deu 10:17 “For יהוה your Elohim is Elohim אלוהים H430 of elohim אלוהים H430 and Master/Adon אדון H113 of masters/adoniym אדונים , the great Ěl, mighty/gibbor גבר H1368 and awesome, who shows no partiality nor takes a bribe.
אדון ה אדונים (Adon ha adoniym) is a title attributed to Yahusha as stated in Rev 19:16
Rev 19:16 And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written: SOVEREIGN OF SOVEREIGNS AND MASTER OF MASTERS.
Elohiym אלוהים is a title attributed to Yahusha
Heb 1:8 But to the Son He says, “Your throne, O Elohim, is forever and ever, a sceptre of straightness is the sceptre of Your reign.
Everlasting Father:
Everlasting יעד H5703 means perpetual/forever/of continuous existence since past
It has root word ad עד which means a repeat witness
Father : AB אב H1
If His name bears his existence as Father as from past to continuous existence, we can understand that the Son is the face of the Father facing creation and is coterminous with the Father and is inseparable as the substance is the same. It’s just two facets of the same Elohim in two realms as Father and Son.
Heb 2:13 And again, “I shall put My trust in Him.” And again, “See, I and the children whom Elohim gave Me.”
Heb 2:13 can be understood in its entire context when we read YashaYahu 8:17-18
Isa 8:17 And I shall wait /chakah חכה H2442 on יהוה, who hides His face from the house of Ya‛aqoḇ. And I shall look for Him.
Isa 8:18 Look, I and the children whom יהוה has given me – for signs and wonders in Yisra’ěl from יהוה of hosts, who dwells in Mount Tsiyon.
Chakah חכה H2442 means tarry/wait for long and has the root word chak חך which means palate (the tongue rolls on the palate)
Psa 137:5 If I forget you, O Yerushalayim, Let my right hand forget.
Psa 137:6 Let my tongue cleave to my palate/ chak חך H2441, If I do not remember you, If I do not exalt Yerushalayim Above my chief joy.
YashaYahu /Isaiah 8:17 is referring to Yahuah who has hidden His face from Yaaqob ie. YasharEL but He would be sought out or looked out for.
Yahusha is the YasharEL of Elohim who came as the Son to give back the Sonship to YasharEL who had lost his birthright.
As a result the One who would place the trust back in Him and would look for Him is an angle of His facet in creation on behalf of YasharEL.
Isa 8:18 Look, I and the children whom יהוה has given me – for signs and wonders in Yisra’ěl from יהוה of hosts, who dwells in Mount Tsiyon.
Hence, the children given to Him by Yahuah is Yahuah coz there can’t be two Fathers and it’s in the face of the Son the Fatherhood is realized for signs and wonders in YasharEL. Two facets of the same Elohim in different roles
Jhn 14:8 Philip said to Him, “Master, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.”
Jhn 14:9 יהושע said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father, and how do you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
Jhn 14:10 “Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak from Myself. But the Father who stays in Me does His works.
Prince of Peace:
Prince: sar סר H8269
prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain
Jos 5:13 And it came to be, when Yahushua was by Yeriḥo, that he lifted his eyes and looked and saw a Man standing opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Yahushua went to Him and said to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?”
Jos 5:14 And He said, “No, for I have now come as Captain/sar סר H8269 of the host of יהוה.” And Yahushua fell on his face to the earth and did obeisance, and said to Him, “What is my Master/Adon אדון H113 saying to His servant?”
Jos 5:15 And the Captain/sar סר H8269 of the host of יהוה said to Yahushua, “Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand is set-apart.” And Yahushua did so
The Prince title refers to Yahusha who is the Adon and leads the armies of Elohim.
Rev 19:14 And the armies in the heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses.
Shalum: שלום H7965 completeness, soundness, welfare, peace, welfare, health, prosperity
Shalum is related to priestly blessing Numbers 6:24-26
In verse 26 it says יהוה lift up His face towards you, and give you peace/shalum שלום H7965.” ’
Num 6:26 ישׂא יהוה פניו אליך וישׂם לך שׁלום׃
Jdg 6:22 And when Giḏ‛on saw that He was a Messenger of יהוה, Giḏ‛on said, “Oh Master יהוה! For I have seen a Messenger of יהוה face to face.”
Jdg 6:23 And יהוה said to him, “Peace be with you! Do not fear, you do not die.”
Jdg 6:24 And Giḏ‛on built a slaughter-place there to יהוה, and called it: יהוה Shalom. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Aḇi‛ezerites.
Gideon saw the Messenger of Yahuah and feared death for seeing Him face to face. Yahuah assured Him that he would not die and he built an altar and named it Yahuah Shalum.
These titles directly relate to Yahusha as the Messenger of Yahuah who appeared in the OT.
Lastly YashaYahu 9:6 uses 5 titles describing the secret name :
1. Wonder: pala פלא H6382
2. Counsellor : yaats יעץ H3289
3. Elohim Mighty warrior : El Gibbor אל (H1368)גבר (H410)
4. Everlasting Father: yad יעד H5703 AB אב H1
5. Prince of Peace: Sar סר H8269 Shalum שלום H7965
Number 5 in scripture refers to favour/grace (in Hebrew chan חן H2580 which means to give or show beauty, grace or mercy to another, grace, favour, gracious, pleasant, precious).
Torah -5 books of the Law have concealed in them the favor and mercy of Yahuah who would bring forth grace/mercy by being face to face with His creation.
Summary
Isaiah 9:6 introduces a Child born and a Son given, whose titles—Wonder, Counsellor, Mighty Elohim (El Gibbor), Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace—reveal a figure of divine stature and purpose. The note analyzes the Hebrew terms, such as “yeled yulad” (a pleonastic and pun-like expression emphasizing birth) and “nathan” (given/appointed), to highlight the Son’s role in bestowing sonship to humanity. It traces the mystery of His name through Old Testament references (e.g., Proverbs 30:4, Judges 13:18), linking “Wonder” to the Messenger of Yahuah, and explores “Counsellor” as divine purpose, “Mighty Elohim” as warrior and sovereign, “Everlasting Father” as the eternal face of Elohim, and “Prince of Peace” as the leader bringing wholeness. These five titles, symbolizing grace, connect to Yahusha, who embodies Yahuah’s favor, uniting Father and Son as two facets of one Elohim, fulfilling His redemptive plan face-to-face with creation.
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