Isaiah 9

Which worship songs are based on Isaiah 9?

Behold The Lamb Of God - Live — Hillsong Worship (2026) Isaiah 9:2
The lyrics describe Jesus as 'Light in the darkness,' which paraphrases the imagery found in Isaiah that speaks of a great light shining upon those in darkness.
O Come O Come Emmanuel — Katy Nichole (2025) Isaiah 9:2
The imagery of a 'day-spring' in the song aligns with Isaiah 9:2, which speaks of a great light shining upon those in darkness, symbolizing hope and divine intervention.
Let Love Be The Gift — Trinity (NL) (2022) Isaiah 9:2
The opening depiction of a land walking in darkness as light arises closely follows Isaiah’s prophecy of light appearing to people living in deep darkness.
Behold the Lamb of God — Andrew Peterson (2019) Isaiah 9:2
The opening verse combines Isaiah’s prophecy of light dawning upon people in darkness with the promised child’s titles of divine might and peace.
A Gift — Josh Garrels (2019) Isaiah 9:2
The promise that people dwelling in darkness will see light closely echoes Isaiah’s prophecy concerning light appearing to those living in deep darkness.
Elohim - Live — Bethel Music & Noah Paul Harrison (2025) Isaiah 9:6
The song repeatedly addresses God using Isaiah’s distinctive messianic title for the promised royal child who brings peace.
Baby Boy — Brandon Heath (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies Isaiah’s specific messianic title Prince of Peace to Jesus, identifying the newborn child with the promised ruler described in Isaiah 9.
Names — Elevation Worship (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The chorus directly uses Isaiah’s messianic royal titles and its image of governing authority being borne by the promised child. The song applies these titles explicitly to Jesus.
Beautiful God — Emon Brill (2025) Isaiah 9:6
The song refers to God as a 'Wonderful counselor,' which aligns with the title given to the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6, emphasizing His role as a guide and source of wisdom.
Son of God — John Pape (2023) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies Isaiah’s distinctive messianic title for the promised royal child directly to Jesus.
GOD LIKE MINE — Alive City & Quasarpro (2024) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies Isaiah’s royal title for the promised child, Prince of Peace, to Yeshua the Messiah.
Iba — Nathaniel Bassey & Dunsin Oyekan & Dasola Akinbule (2023) Isaiah 9:6
Four royal and divine titles from Isaiah's prophecy of the promised child are recited together.
Marvelous — Mitch Wong (2025) Isaiah 9:6
The song describes God with titles such as 'Wonderful Counselor' and 'Prince of Peace,' which directly aligns with the prophetic names given to Jesus in Isaiah 9:6, emphasizing His divine attributes.
Behold — Saddleback Worship (2021) Isaiah 9:6-7
The bridge reproduces Isaiah’s royal birth announcement and its distinctive messianic titles, then echoes the prophecy’s promise of an everlasting reign.
King Of The World — Anna Golden & Aodhán King (2025) Isaiah 9:6
The song references titles attributed to Jesus, such as 'Wonderful Counselor,' 'Prince of Peace,' and 'Everlasting Father,' which are drawn directly from Isaiah 9:6, highlighting His divine nature and role in salvation.
JESUS — Matt Crocker (2025) Isaiah 9:6
The titles 'Wonderful Saviour' and 'Everlasting' echo the names attributed to the Messiah in Isaiah, highlighting His divine attributes.
Hosanna — Chaotic Resemblance (2022) Isaiah 9:6-7
The opening identifies the promised child through Isaiah's royal titles, including Wonderful and Prince of Peace, and anticipates his everlasting reign.
Marvelous — Circuit Rider Music, Lindy Cofer & Ethan Mizell (2025) Isaiah 9:6
The song references titles attributed to Jesus, such as 'Wonderful Counselor' and 'Prince of Peace,' which are found in Isaiah 9:6, emphasizing His divine nature and authority.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day — Chris Tomlin (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The refrain directly adopts Isaiah’s announcement of a child given to humanity and identifies that promised child as the Savior.
A Child is Born — Celtic Worship (2022) Isaiah 9:6
The refrain closely adapts Isaiah’s prophecy announcing the birth of a child and the giving of a son, while also emphasizing his enduring rule.
He Is — Crowder (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The bridge applies two titles from Isaiah’s royal messianic prophecy—Counselor and Prince of Peace—to Jesus.
King — Crowder (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The chorus applies Isaiah’s messianic royal title for the promised child to Christ, emphasizing his peaceful rule amid active evil.
Lord and Friend — CeCe Winans (2024) Isaiah 9:6
The bridge applies to Jesus one of the distinctive royal and divine titles given to Isaiah’s promised child.
Posada (Pilgrimage to Bethlehem) — Santana (2023) Isaiah 9:6
The announcement of a child’s birth and royal identity closely echoes Isaiah’s prophecy of the promised child who will rule.
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus / Joy To The World — Travis Cottrell & Cheryl Stark (2024) Isaiah 9:6-7
The presentation of Jesus as both a newborn child and an everlasting king closely reflects Isaiah’s prophecy of a born child whose kingdom and rule will have no end.
Prince Of Peace (Live) — Josh Baldwin (2024) Isaiah 9:6
The song repeatedly addresses God by the messianic royal title Isaiah gives to the promised child who will establish enduring peace.
All Praise (Live From Passion 2020) — Passion (2020) Isaiah 9:6-7
The song applies Isaiah's royal title for the promised Messiah to Christ and connects his peaceful reign with the defeat of conflict.
Hope Has Come (Behold Him) — Red Rocks Worship (2022) Isaiah 9:6-7
The description of Christ as the everlasting Prince of Peace, together with the declaration that a Savior has been given to humanity, closely adapts Isaiah’s prophecy of the divinely given child and his enduring reign.
Welcome to Our World — Marc Martel & Leigh Nash (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The declaration that the child has been born for humanity closely echoes Isaiah's announcement of the promised child given to God's people.
Jesus at the Center / All Hail King Jesus — Maverick City Music & Maryanne J. George (2020) Isaiah 9:6
The song directly invokes Isaiah’s prophecy that a child would be born and a Son given, applying the promised royal child to Jesus.
Silent Night — Maverick City Music & Aaron Moses & Jekalyn Carr (2020) Isaiah 9:6
The declaration concerning the birth of a child directly reproduces the opening language of Isaiah's royal messianic prophecy and applies it to Jesus.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — CCV Music (2023) Isaiah 9:6
The hymn applies Isaiah's royal title for the promised child directly to Jesus, identifying him as the ruler whose reign establishes peace.
Prince of Peace — Celtic Worship (2022) Isaiah 9:6
The song repeatedly applies Isaiah’s royal title for the promised child to Jesus, presenting him as the prophesied ruler whose reign brings peace.
I'm Desperate for You — Red Rocks Worship (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The song directly applies Isaiah’s messianic royal title for the coming child to Jesus, emphasizing that peace is found in his presence.
Light Of The World — Covenant Worship (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The bridge applies Isaiah’s distinctive royal title for the promised child to Jesus, connecting his birth with the messianic prophecy.
Noel (feat. Lizzie Morgan & Mav City Gospel Choir) — Maverick City Music & Lizzie Morgan & Mav City Gospel Choir (2021) Isaiah 9:6-7
The song closely reproduces Isaiah’s announcement of a child given to humanity and connects him with an everlasting reign.
O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be) — Passion & Melodie Malone (2020) Isaiah 9:6
The bridge directly draws its royal titles from Isaiah's promised child and joins them to Isaiah's Immanuel prophecy, identifying Jesus as the mighty, peace-giving ruler who is God with his people.
Ele É - Ao Vivo — MORADA (2020) Isaiah 9:6
The sequence of royal and divine titles assigned to the promised child closely reproduces Isaiah’s messianic proclamation.
Grace — Kelly Price (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The opening addresses God with two adjacent messianic titles from Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the promised child. Their distinctive pairing strongly indicates direct engagement with this verse.
Who Is This Man - Live — Cody Carnes (2023) Isaiah 9:6
The spontaneous section directly applies two of Isaiah’s titles for the promised royal child to Jesus.
You Know My Name (feat. Mariah Adigun) — Housefires (2023) Isaiah 9:6
The song directly applies Isaiah's messianic title for the promised royal son to God as the singer's source of counsel.
Help (Human Trafficking Awareness) — Bryann T. (2019) Isaiah 9:6
The song addresses God using the distinctive messianic title for the coming ruler in Isaiah and appeals to him as the source of peace amid fear and instability.
No Room for an Anxious Heart — Chris Renzema (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The chorus directly applies Isaiah’s royal and messianic title for the promised Davidic ruler to God, understood here as Jesus.
His Name Is Wonderful — Chris Tomlin (2019) Isaiah 9:6
The chorus directly reproduces Isaiah's royal and divine titles for the promised child, identifying the infant Jesus with Isaiah's messianic ruler.
Renegades — Five Iron Frenzy (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The bridge applies Isaiah’s messianic royal title for the ruler characterized by peace directly to Jesus, contrasting his identity with the commercial promotion of violence.
Baby Son — John Mark McMillan (2018) Isaiah 9:6
The chorus applies Isaiah’s prophecy about governmental authority resting upon the promised child to Jesus as a vulnerable infant.
Best Part (feat. Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore & Mav City Gospel Choir) — Maverick City Music & Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore & Mav City Gospel Choir (2021) Isaiah 9:6
The description of a child being born and a son being given closely reproduces Isaiah’s prophecy of the coming royal child, whom the song identifies as Jesus and sovereign Lord.
Prince of Peace (feat. Abby Vaughn) — Cross Point Music & Abby Vaughn (2023) Isaiah 9:6
The chorus applies Isaiah’s distinctive royal and peace-bearing title to Jesus, directly invoking the promised messianic ruler.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — Marc Martel (2021) Isaiah 9:6
Christ is acclaimed with Isaiah's royal title identifying the promised child as the ruler who establishes peace.
Hosana - Ao Vivo — Nívea Soares (2024) Isaiah 9:6
The sequence of messianic titles draws directly from Isaiah's promised royal child, especially the designations associated with wonder, eternal deity, and the Prince of Peace.
Away In a Manger — Tommee Profitt & DANIEL SAINT BLACK & Ruelle (2020) Isaiah 9:6
The chorus applies Isaiah’s distinctive royal title associated with peace to the newborn Jesus, directly invoking the messianic child described in this prophecy.
Grace Of God With Us — Passion & Chidima (2020) Isaiah 9:6-7
The song applies Isaiah’s royal titles to Jesus and develops the prophecy’s imagery of government borne upon his shoulders, an enduring reign, and David’s throne.
Matchless King — Allie Paige (2017) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies Isaiah's royal title for the promised child directly to Jesus and connects that identity with the peace he provides.
É Ele — Drops INA (2024) Isaiah 9:6-7
The returning Christ is portrayed as the sovereign ruler who bears the government, reflecting Isaiah’s prophecy of the messianic king and his enduring dominion.
He Shall Reign Forevermore — Essential Worship (2017) Isaiah 9:6
The chorus directly adopts Isaiah's proclamation that a child has been born for humanity and identifies that child as the promised ruler.
It Is Christmas — Trinity (NL) (2018) Isaiah 9:6
The announcement that a son has been born for humanity closely follows Isaiah’s messianic birth proclamation.
Holding Me Still — Elle Limebear (2019) Isaiah 9:6
The bridge directly invokes Isaiah’s messianic title identifying the promised ruler as the one whose reign brings peace.
Hope of Israel — Chris Tomlin (2021) Isaiah 9:6
A later section applies the prophetic title for the promised child who reigns as the source of peace, combined with the announcement that a child has been born to humanity.

Isaiah 9 (King James Version)

¹ Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations.

² The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

³ Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

⁴ For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.

⁵ For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.

⁶ For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

⁷ Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

⁸ The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.

⁹ And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in the pride and stoutness of heart,

¹⁰ The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them into cedars.

¹¹ Therefore the LORD shall set up the adversaries of Rezin against him, and join his enemies together;

¹² The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

¹³ For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts.

¹⁴ Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day.

¹⁵ The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.

¹⁶ For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.

¹⁷ Therefore the LORD shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

¹⁸ For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke.

¹⁹ Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts is the land darkened, and the people shall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall spare his brother.

²⁰ And he shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm:

²¹ Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh: and they together shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.