Isaiah 11:4

but with righteousness he will judge the poor, 2 and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. 1 He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; + 11:4. Quoted in Rev 19:15 2 and with the breath of his lips he will kill + 11:4. Quoted in 2 Thes 2:8 the wicked. 1

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In The King James Version

But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.

In Context

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

5Justice will be the belt of his waist, 2 and faithfulness the belt of his waist. + 11:5. Quoted in Eph 6:14 (The Greek word used here is aletheia ·truth·) 1

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Cross References

Psalms 2:9You shall break them with a rod of iron. 2 You shall dash them in pieces like pottery.” + 2:9. (8-9) Quoted in Rev 2:26-27, 12:5, 19:11, 19:15 1

Psalms 45:6+ 45:6 a MP: Messiah is referred to as God. (COl 1:15; Heb 1:8-9) + 45:6 (6-7) MP: The Messiah’s throne is everlasting. (Luke 1:32; Heb 1:8) Your throne, God, is forever and ever. 2 A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom. 1

Psalms 72:1God, give your mishpat ·justice· to the King Messiah [Anointed one]; 2 + 72:1 b MP: “Your Righteousness” refers to the fullness of the seven fold Spirit of God (Is 11:1-2) and the perfection of graces and virtues without measure, “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). This qualifies Messiah to be Mediator and Righteous Judge. (Is 11:2; Is 53:11). (John 1:14; Heb 4:15-16, 9:15) and your righteousness to + 72:1 c MP: Messiah’s name: “Son of David the King”. (Matt 1:1) the Son of David [Beloved] the King. 1

Psalms 76:10Surely the wrath of man yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you. 2 The survivors of your wrath are restrained. 1

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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