His name shall be called Mighty God

Isaiah 9:6, “...His name shall be called...Mighty God...”

This Child born unto us, this Son given unto us is the Mighty God.

Collins Concise Dictionary defines mighty as:

1.      Having or indicating might; powerful or strong

2.      Very large; vast

3.      Very great in extent, importance etc.

Strong’s Enhanced Lexicon defines the Hebrew word gibbowr as strong, mighty. Gibbowr comes from another root word gabar which means to prevail, have strength, be strong, be powerful and be great.

The Hebrew word used for God in Isaiah 9:6 is ‘El.

‘El is in the singular. It signifies One who is strong and One who is the primary cause of all creation. It is often used in conjunction with other descriptions of God, such as:

·         “Almighty God” (Genesis 17:1)

·         “Everlasting God” (Genesis 21:33)

·         “A jealous God” (Exodus 20:5)

·         “The living God” (Joshua 3:10)

·         “A merciful God” (Deuteronomy 4:31)

·         “A faithful God” (Deuteronomy 7:9)

The Son given to us is the Jewish Messiah, who is truly God and truly man. How fitting that part of His five fold name is “Mighty God”.

As Mighty God He is to be praised and worshipped.

Jon Peasey

Biblical Perspectives blog

[All Scriptures quoted are from the New King James version]

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