ISAIAH 9:1-21 NLT TEXT NOTES

*Isa 9:1 Verse 9:1 is numbered 8:23 in Hebrew text.

*Isa 9:2a Verses 9:2-21 are numbered 9:1-20 in Hebrew text.

*Isa 9:2b Greek version reads a land where death casts its shadow. Compare Matt 4:16.

*Isa 9:6 Or Wonderful, Counselor.

*Isa 9:9 Hebrew of Ephraim, referring to the northern kingdom of Israel.

*Isa 9:12 Hebrew Arameans.

*Isa 9:20 Or eat their own arms.