New International Version The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD— New Living Translation And the Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. English Standard 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 the fear of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. Berean Literal Bible And will rest upon Him the Spirit of YHWH, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of YHWH. King James Bible 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; New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. NASB 1995 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. NASB 1977 And the Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible The Spirit of Yahweh will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and might, The spirit of knowledge and the fear of Yahweh. Amplified Bible And the Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and strength, The Spirit of knowledge and of the [reverential and obedient] fear of the LORD— Berean Annotated Bible The Spirit of the LORD {Ruach YHWH} will rest on Him—the Spirit {Ruach} of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him — a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. American Standard Version And the Spirit of Jehovah 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 Jehovah. Contemporary English Version The Spirit of the LORD will be with him to give him understanding, wisdom, and insight. He will be powerful, and he will know and honor the LORD. English Revised 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; GOD'S WORD® Translation The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him- the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of advice and power, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. Good News Translation The spirit of the LORD will give him wisdom and the knowledge and skill to rule his people. He will know the LORD's will and honor him, International Standard Version The Spirit of the LORD will rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and power, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. NET Bible The LORD's spirit will rest on him--a spirit that gives extraordinary wisdom, a spirit that provides the ability to execute plans, a spirit that produces absolute loyalty to the LORD. New Heart English Bible The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And the spirit of the LORD will 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; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. World English Bible Yahweh’s Spirit will rest on him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe Spirit of YHWH has rested on Him, "" The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, "" The Spirit of counsel and might, "" The Spirit of knowledge and fear of YHWH. Berean Literal Bible And will rest upon Him the Spirit of YHWH, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation Rested on him hath the Spirit of Jehovah, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, The spirit of counsel and might, The spirit of knowledge and fear of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And the spirit of Jehovah resting upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of Jehovah: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom, and of understanding, the spirit of counsel, and of fortitude, the spirit of knowledge, and of godliness. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Spirit of the Lord will rest upon him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and piety. New American Bible The spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, A spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the LORD, New Revised Standard Version The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he shall be at peace, 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 reverence of the LORD; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall be quiet and The Spirit of God shall dwell upon him: The Spirit of Wisdom and of Understanding, The Spirit of Counsel and of Heroic Battle, The Spirit of Knowledge and of the Awesomeness of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the Spirit of God shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and godliness shall fill him; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Root of Jesse1Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. 2The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. 3And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear,… Cross References The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. John 1:32-33 Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him. / I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ Matthew 3:16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Ephesians 1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. the Spirit of counsel and strength, Proverbs 8:14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength. Jeremiah 32:19 the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds. Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. Proverbs 2:5 then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, Acts 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. Romans 8:9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. … Treasury of Scripture And the spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; the Spirit Isaiah 42:1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. Isaiah 59:21 As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; the spirit of wisdom Deuteronomy 34:9 And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses. John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: Jump to Previous Counsel Fear Good Guiding Power Rest Rested Resting Sense Spirit Strength Understanding Wisdom WiseJump to Next Counsel Fear Good Guiding Power Rest Rested Resting Sense Spirit Strength Understanding Wisdom WiseIsaiah 11 1. The peaceable kingdom of the Branch out of the root of Jesse10. The victorious restoration of Israel, and vocation of the Gentiles. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— The promised King from Jesse’s line would be fully empowered by the Holy Spirit for His saving and righteous reign. Unlike many judges and kings in Israel, who received particular help from the Spirit for limited tasks, the Messiah would live and rule in the abiding fullness of God’s presence. Jesus was publicly revealed as this anointed One when the Spirit descended upon Him at His baptism, and He began His ministry in the power of the Spirit. Isa 42:1 Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One,… the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Messiah would possess perfect discernment in judging people and governing God’s kingdom. He would not be deceived by appearances, political pressure, or human schemes. Jesus displayed this wisdom in His teaching, His responses to His opponents, and His knowledge of the human heart. In Him are found the wisdom and understanding needed for righteous judgment and true salvation. Pro 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth… the Spirit of counsel and strength, God’s chosen King would perfectly know the Father’s purposes and possess the power to accomplish them. His counsel would not fail, and His strength would overcome every enemy of God’s people, including sin, death, and Satan. Jesus carried out the Father’s plan through His obedient life, atoning death, resurrection, and promised return as King. Pro 8:14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight… the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. The Messiah would know the Father’s will completely and delight in reverent obedience to Him. Jesus consistently did what pleased the Father, submitting even to death on the cross. His holy fear of the LORD reveals the pattern of true righteousness: worshipful obedience flowing from love for God. Pro 2:5 then you will discern the fear of the LORD… Persons / Places / Events 1. The Messiah (Him)This passage is a prophecy about the coming Messiah, who Christians believe is Jesus Christ. The Messiah is depicted as being endowed with the Spirit of the LORD. 2. The Spirit of the LORD Refers to the Holy Spirit, who will rest upon the Messiah, empowering Him with divine attributes and qualities. 3. Isaiah The prophet who delivered this message. Isaiah's prophecies often pointed to the coming of a future king from the line of David who would establish God's kingdom. 4. The Kingdom of Judah The southern kingdom during Isaiah's time, which was facing political and spiritual challenges. The prophecy offered hope for a future righteous ruler. 5. The Davidic Line The lineage from which the Messiah is prophesied to come, fulfilling God's promise to David of an everlasting kingdom. Teaching Points The Role of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit empowers believers with wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, and reverence for God. Seek the Spirit's guidance in daily life. Christ as the Fulfillment Jesus embodies the qualities described in Isaiah 11:2. Recognize Him as the source of divine wisdom and strength in your life. Living in Reverence The fear of the LORD is a profound respect and awe for God. Cultivate a lifestyle that honors God through obedience and worship. Spiritual Gifts Believers are endowed with spiritual gifts for the edification of the church. Identify and use your gifts to serve others and glorify God. Hope in Prophecy Isaiah's prophecy offers hope and assurance of God's plan. Trust in God's promises and His sovereign control over history. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 11:2?2. How does Isaiah 11:2 describe the Holy Spirit's role in Jesus' ministry? 3. What qualities from Isaiah 11:2 should we seek in our spiritual growth? 4. How does Isaiah 11:2 connect with the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5? 5. How can we apply the "Spirit of wisdom" in daily decision-making? 6. In what ways can we cultivate the "Spirit of knowledge" in our lives? 7. How does Isaiah 11:2 describe the nature of the Messiah's wisdom and understanding? 8. What is the significance of the "Spirit of the LORD" resting upon the Messiah in Isaiah 11:2? 9. How does Isaiah 11:2 relate to the concept of the Trinity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 11? What Does Isaiah 11:2 Mean The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him“The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him” (Isaiah 11:2) • Isaiah promises a permanent, empowering presence, fulfilled when “the Spirit of God [descended] like a dove and rested on Him” (Matthew 3:16; John 1:32–33). • This resting is continuous, echoing Isaiah 42:1 and revealing the Father’s delight in the Son. • The phrase points to the Messiah’s divine anointing and Trinitarian harmony—Father sending, Spirit resting, Son ministering. • Because the Spirit abides, Jesus acts with unfailing authority and purity (John 3:34). the Spirit of wisdom and understanding “…the Spirit of wisdom and understanding…” • Wisdom is the flawless ability to see every matter through God’s eyes; understanding is the capacity to grasp its depths. • In Jesus “are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3); even at twelve, His insights amazed scholars (Luke 2:47). • He reads hearts (John 2:24–25), teaches with divine clarity (Matthew 7:28–29), and interprets Scripture perfectly (Luke 24:27). • For believers, His wisdom becomes ours by the same Spirit (James 1:5; 1 Corinthians 2:12–13). the Spirit of counsel and strength “…the Spirit of counsel and strength…” • Counsel speaks of perfect strategy; strength supplies the power to carry it out. • Isaiah 9:6 calls the Messiah “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,” uniting both traits. • Jesus guides His followers with flawless advice (Luke 5:4–10; John 21:6) and supplies the might to obey (Philippians 4:13). • At the cross He displayed ultimate strength, enduring “for the joy set before Him” (Hebrews 12:2) and rising in triumph (Romans 1:4). • The same Spirit now counsels and empowers us (John 14:26; Acts 1:8). the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD “…the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.” • Knowledge here is intimate, relational awareness; Jesus alone fully “knows the Father” (Matthew 11:27; John 10:15). • Fear of the LORD is reverent delight in God’s holiness, expressed in loving obedience (Proverbs 1:7). • Christ embodies this reverence: “He offered up prayers… and was heard because of His reverence” (Hebrews 5:7–8). • His spotless life and submissive death reveal how true knowledge produces humble worship (John 8:55; 17:25–26). • By the Spirit we too grow in relational knowledge and holy fear (Ephesians 1:17; Philippians 2:12–13). summary Isaiah 11:2 paints a seven-fold portrait of the Messiah’s anointing, fulfilled perfectly in Jesus Christ. The Spirit rests on Him permanently, equipping Him with wisdom and understanding, counsel and strength, knowledge and reverent fear. As we abide in Christ, that same Spirit shapes us to think wisely, act powerfully, and walk in holy awe before the Lord. (2) And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him . . .—The words throw us at once back upon the memories of the past, and forwards upon the hopes of the future. It was the “spirit of the Lord” that had made men true heroes and judges in the days of old (Judges 11:29; Judges 13:25). It was in the “spirit of the Lord” descending on Jesus of Nazareth and abiding on Him (John 1:33) that men were taught to see the token that He was the Christ of God. And in this case the spirit was to give more than the heroic daring which had characterised Jephthah and Samson. The future King was to be as a David and Solomon in one, pre-eminent, chiefly, as the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:7), in the wisdom and counsel which had been the glory of the latter. “Wisdom,” in its highest form, as implying the comprehension of the secret things of God; “understanding,” as the sagacity which discerned the right thing to do and the right word to say (Hebrews 5:14) in all human relationships; these formed the first link in the chain of supernatural gifts. With these there was to be the “spirit of counsel and might,” the clear purpose and strength which fits a king for the right exercise of sovereignty; and lastly, as at once the crown and source of all, the “spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord,” the reverence and faith which is “the beginning of all wisdom” (Proverbs 1:7...Verse 2. - The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him (comp, Matthew 3:16; Luke 2:40; Luke 4:1, 14, 18; John 3:34, etc.). The human nature of our Lord required, and received abundantly, the sanctifying and enlightening influences of the Holy Spirit. These influences were not in him transient or occasional, as in too many men, who more or less "resist the Spirit," but permanent and enduring. They "rested upon" him; from first to last never quitted, and never will quit, him. The spirit of wisdom and understanding. The influences of the Holy Spirit are manifold, affecting the entire complex nature of man (see 1 Corinthians 12:8-11). Here, three pairs of graces are set forth as specially manifested in the Messiah through the power of the Spirit:(1) "Wisdom and understanding," or intellectual and moral apprehension (εὐσυνεσία) the ability to perceive moral and abstract truth; (2) "counsel and might," or the power at once to scheme and originate, and also to carry out thought into act; (3) "The knowledge and the fear of the Lord," or acquaintance with the true will of God, combined with the determination to carry out that will to the full (John 4:34; Luke 22:42; Hebrews 10:7). It is needless to say that all these qualities existed in the greatest perfection in our blessed Lord. Hebrew The Spiritר֣וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will rest וְנָחָ֥ה (wə·nā·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5117: To rest, settle down on Him— עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Spirit ר֧וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of wisdom חָכְמָ֣ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom and understanding, וּבִינָ֗ה (ū·ḇî·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 998: An understanding the Spirit ר֤וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of counsel עֵצָה֙ (‘ê·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence and strength, וּגְבוּרָ֔ה (ū·ḡə·ḇū·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory the Spirit ר֥וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of knowledge דַּ֖עַת (da·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge and the fear וְיִרְאַ֥ת (wə·yir·’aṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Additonal Resources Isaiah 11:2 Blue Letter BibleIsaiah 11:2 Bible Gateway Isaiah 11:2 Bible.com Isaiah 11:2 NIV |
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