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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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The Syrians and Assyrians first ravaged the countries here mentioned, and that region was first favoured by the preaching of Christ. Those that want the gospel, walk in darkness, and in the utmost danger.
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This thought runs through Isaiah 9:3-7.
Isaiah 9:6 quoted in popular culture
- Message on the Observance of Christmas 2006
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- Children
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- Christmas
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- Isaiah
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- New King James Version
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Wikiquote match for "unto us a child is born" · Wikiquote search matched the biblical phrase "unto us a child is born". Snippet: generations; You established the earth, and it abides. Psalms 119:90 For unto us a Child is born , Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder
- Pele-joez-el-gibbor-abi-ad-sar-shalom
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- The Secret Life of the American Teenager
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- War of the Worlds (1988 TV series)
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