Isaiah 11:2

+ 11:2 a MP: The Messiah possesses the complete (seven) anointing of the Spirit of God upon him. (John 1:32-33; Acts 10:38; Col 2:9; Rev 3:1) Special Considerations: Seven is the number of complete fullness. Note: This phrase is repeated in (Rev 1:4, 3:1, 4:5, 5:6). All attributes listed are associated with “the Spirit of God” in Old Covenant working with humans, therefore we can liken this to the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the New Covenant because of the sameness. Ruach Yahweh [Spirit, Breath of He sustains breathing] will rest on him: 2 + 11:2 a MP: Messiah has the Spirit of Wisdom (Ex 31:3). (Luke 2:40) the ruach ·spirit, breath· of wisdom and + 11:2 a MP: Messiah has the Spirit of Understanding (Ex 31:3). (Luke 2:46-47) understanding, 2 + 11:2 b MP: Messiah has the Spirit of Counsel (Ex 18:10-14, 19, 23-24). (Matt 7:28-29) the ruach ·spirit, breath· of counsel and + 11:2 b MP: Messiah has the Spirit of Might (Judges 7:18-22). (Matt 8:26-27) might, 2 + 11:2 c MP: Messiah has the Spirit of Knowledge of God (Ex 31:3; John 16:13). (Luke 4:14-15; John 7:15-16) the ruach ·spirit, breath· of knowledge and of + 11:2 c MP: Messiah has the Spirit of the Fear of God. (Deut 6:24, 10:12; Jer 32:38 context of Jer 31:31-33 covenant with a new spirit and a new heart). (John 5:19, 5:30) the fear of Adonai. 1

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In The King James Version

And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;

In Context

1+ 11:1. MP: Messiah is a descendant of Jesse. (This is one specific family within the entire tribe of Judah). (See also Is 11:10a). (Luke 3:32) A shoot will come out of the stock of Jesse [My husband], 2 and a + 11:1. MP: Messiah will grow up in Nazareth [Branch, Separated one]. This is known because the Hebrew word netzer ·branch· is used here. This is the only prophecy that says Messiah will come from Nazareth [Branch, Separated one]. (Consider illusion in Is 53:2). In the parallel fulfillment verse, the Greek word for Nazarene is Nazaphnoe, coming from the Aramaic word for twig or branch. Note on the Greek: The Greek word for a citizen of Nazareth [Branch, Separated one] is Nazarethaios. But Matthew uses Nazaphnoe ·branch·, not Nazarethaios [a person from Nazareth]. The King James Version of the Bible, published in 1611, translates the original Greek word as “a person from Nazareth [Branch, Separated one]” regional but modern scholars now believe this translation to be incorrect. The Bible and Matthew both make it clear Yeshua was a “citizen of Nazareth,” of Galilee, in Judea. (Matt 2:22b-23) netzer ·branch· out of + 11:1. MP: “Stump of Jesse” alludes to the household exists but is not in former glory. Therefore Messiah will grow up in a poor family. In (Luke 2), the offering described is detailed in (Lev 12:6-8) for the poor woman’s purification after giving birth. (See also Is 11:10a; Ps 132:17). (Luke 2:22-24; Rom 15:12) his roots + 11:1. Quoted in Rom 15:12; Rev 22:16 will bear fruit. 1

3+ 11:3 (3-4) MP: Messiah has spiritual quickening, meaning discernment, to fear God rather than people, thus making right judgments based on God’s instructions (Lev 19:15). (Consider also Is 42:1, 42:1). (Mark 12:41-44) His delight will be in the fear of Adonai. 1 He will not judge by the sight of his eyes, 2 neither decide by the hearing of his ears; 1

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 34:9Joshua [Yah Salvation] the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses [Drawn out] had laid his hands on him. The children of Israel [God prevails] sh'ma ·heard obeyed· him, and did as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out].

Isaiah 42:1+ 42:1 a MP: Messiah is God’s chosen servant that brings delight to his Lord. (Matt 12:17-18) “Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; 2 + 42:1 b MP: Messiah pleases God. (Matt 3:16-17, 17:5) my chosen, in whom my soul delights— 2 + 42:1 c MP: Messiah has the Spirit of God upon him. (See also Is 61:1-2). (Matt 3:16b; Acts 10:38a) I have put my Ruach ·Spirit, Breath· on him. 2 + 42:1 d MP: Messiah provides “justice” to the Gentiles. (See also Is 11:3-4). (Matt 12:18d, 24:14) He will bring mishpat ·justice· to the nations. 1

Isaiah 59:21“As for me, this is my covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties· with them,” + 59:21. (20-21) Quoted in Rom 11:26-27 says Adonai. “My Spirit who is on you, and my words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth, nor out of the mouth of your offspring, nor out of the mouth of your offspring’s offspring,” says Adonai, “from henceforth and forever.”

Matthew 3:16+ 3:16 (16-17) MP: Statement and question, what is the name of “Son” of God. Consider in connection with (Ps 2:6-7) God’s King has become God’s son and (Ps 2:12) kiss the son / give reverence to the son lest he be angry and you perish. (See also 1 John 2:22-24). (Prov 30:4c) + 3:16 (16-17) MP: Messiah pleases God. (Is 42:1b) + 3:16 (16-17) MP: Messiah will have the Spirit of God upon Him to accomplish His appointed works from God. Consider the purpose of the Spirit in (Is 11:2). (Is 61:1) Yeshua [Salvation], when he was immersed, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. + 3:16 b MP: Messiah has the Spirit of God upon him. (See also Is 61:1-2). (Is 42:1c) He saw haRuach [the Spirit, Breath] of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.

John 3:34For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for God gives haRuach [the Spirit, Breath] without measure.

John 15:26“When the Counselor has come, whom I will send to you from haAbba ·the Father·, haRuach [the Spirit, Breath] of truth, who proceeds from haAbba ·the Father·, he will testify about me.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 11:2-10

Prophecy of the Messiah; The Government of Messiah. ( b. c. 740.) 1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 2 And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord ; 3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord : and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: 4… Read the whole commentary →

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