Isaiah 11:2 meaning and explanation

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.

Isaiah 11:2, Berean Standard Bible

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Isaiah has just announced that a Branch will rise from Jesse's stump, a future heir of David's line. Verse 2 describes the equipment of that coming king: the Spirit of the LORD rests on him, not visiting him briefly as the Spirit came on judges and prophets of old, but settling on him permanently.

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