Isaías 11

Isaías 11

Trapp says it describes Jesus’ “Sharpness of judgment in smelling out a hypocrite… His sharp nose easily discerns and is offended with the stinking breath of the hypocrite’s rotten lungs, though his words be never so scented and perfumed with shows of holiness." The spirit of counsel and strength - The Net Bible Note explains that this construction is a hendiadys; the point is that he will have the strength/ability to execute the plans/strategies he devises. This ability will enable him to suppress oppressors and implement just policies (Isa 11:4). Guzik… The Spirit of counsel is upon Jesus. He has perfect counsel to give us at all times. He has both the wisdom and the understanding to be a perfect counselor! The Spirit of… strength is upon Jesus. He has the power to do what He desires to do. Many would help us if they could, but are powerless. Others may have the power to help us, but don’t care about us. Jesus has both the love and the might to help us. The Spirit of knowledge is upon Jesus. He knows everything. He knows our hearts, He knows all the facts. Many times we have made decisions that seemed strange or wrong to others because they didn’t have the knowledge that we have. Jesus has knowledge that we don’t have, so it shouldn’t surprise us that sometimes His decisions seem strange or wrong to others. The Spirit of knowledge - Knowledge (da'ath) expresses knowledge gained in various ways by the senses. It is “experiential active knowing”. Guzik… The Spirit of knowledge is upon Jesus. He knows everything. He knows our hearts, He knows all the facts. Many times we have made decisions that seemed strange or wrong to others because they didn’t have the knowledge that we have. Jesus has knowledge that we don’t have, so it shouldn’t surprise us that sometimes His decisions seem strange or wrong to others. Fear of the LORD - reverential, obedient fear which is the first step to true knowledge (Job 28:28; Ps 111:10). The fear of Jehovah causes one respond to Him in awe, trust, obedience, and worship. Jesus willingly submitted Himself with a sense of respect and honor to His Father. Martin notes that "Because of His wisdom, understanding, counsel, and knowledge He is the Wonderful Counselor (Isa. 9:6)." Harry