Isaiah 9

Which worship songs are based on Isaiah 9?

Christ is Come — Big Daddy Weave (2009) Isaiah 9:2
The description of people in darkness encountering a great light closely adapts Isaiah's prophecy. The birth announcement and the bridge's titles associated with peace and counsel further identify the same prophetic passage.
Gloria — Aaron Shust (2014) Isaiah 9:2
The opening directly reproduces Isaiah’s prophecy of light dawning upon people living in darkness and under death’s shadow. Its wording identifies Isaiah 9:2 rather than merely invoking a general biblical contrast between light and 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.
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.
Child Like This — Jon Thurlow (2010) Isaiah 9:2
The second verse presents people in darkness receiving a dawning light. Its connection with the promised royal child elsewhere in the song specifically identifies Isaiah's prophecy rather than generic light imagery.
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 - 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.
Murderer — Impending Doom (2012) Isaiah 9:2
The opening verse closely adapts Isaiah’s description of a great light appearing to people living in darkness. Although the song rearranges the relationship between the light and the people, the distinctive combination strongly identifies this passage.
I Need a Silent Night — Amy Grant (2008) Isaiah 9:6
The spoken passage concludes by directly borrowing two royal titles from Isaiah’s prophecy about a child whose rule brings peace. Their placement after Luke’s birth announcement explicitly applies the prophecy to Jesus.
Christmas Offering — Casting Crowns (2008) Isaiah 9:6
The opening applies Isaiah’s distinctive royal title for the promised child to Jesus, directly connecting the Nativity with this prophecy.
I Worship You Almighty God — Don Moen (2009) Isaiah 9:6
The song directly uses Isaiah’s distinctive messianic title identifying the promised ruler with peace. Christian interpretation traditionally applies this title to Jesus.
When Love Was Born — Mark Schultz (2009) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies Isaiah's distinctive title for the promised peaceful ruler to the newborn Jesus, explicitly connecting his birth with this prophecy.
God Gave Me a Song — Oslo Gospel Choir (2013) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies Isaiah's distinctive title of eternal fatherhood to Jesus, echoing the names assigned to the promised royal child.
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.
Unto Us — Hillsong Worship (2012) Isaiah 9:6-7
The song closely adapts Isaiah’s announcement of a child given to the people and his prophetic titles associated with counsel, eternity, and peace. Its description of an enduring, just kingdom also reflects the following verse.
Matchless — Aaron Shust (2009) Isaiah 9:6
The second verse directly uses two distinctive titles from Isaiah's announcement of the promised royal child, applying them to Jesus.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — Amy Grant (2008) Isaiah 9:6
The hymn directly uses Isaiah’s royal title identifying the promised child as the ruler associated with peace.
Father, I — Hillsong UNITED (2010) Isaiah 9:6
The opening combines two distinctive titles from Isaiah’s prophecy of the promised royal child, applying them to Jesus.
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.
Break — Hostyle Gospel (2013) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies Isaiah's distinctive messianic title identifying the promised ruler with peace directly to Jesus.
Hallelujah Chorus (Handel’s Messiah) — John Schlitt (2013) Isaiah 9:6
The bridge closely adapts Isaiah’s announcement of a child’s birth. The surrounding depiction of this infant as heaven’s gift bearing royal authority reinforces the connection to Isaiah’s promised ruler.
Above All Else — Debby Boone (2013) Isaiah 9:6
The song directly uses the distinctive paternal title from Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the promised ruler. It places that biblical designation within its counsel about divine care outlasting a human parent’s presence.
Silent Night — Casting Crowns (2008) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies Isaiah’s distinctive royal title concerning peace to Jesus. Its placement within the Christmas narrative makes the messianic reference unmistakable.
Angelic Proclamation (medley) — BarlowGirl (2008) Isaiah 9:6
The final stanza applies Isaiah’s distinctive royal title associated with peace to the newborn Christ.
The Rebel Jesus — Bebo Norman (2010) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies to Jesus the distinctive messianic title associated with peace in Isaiah’s prophecy of a royal child.
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.
Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King — Gateway Worship (2010) Isaiah 9:6
The chorus addresses Christ with the distinctive messianic title given in Isaiah’s prophecy of the promised ruler.
He Shall Reign Forevermore — Chris Tomlin (2015) Isaiah 9:6
The chorus directly reproduces Isaiah's announcement of a child's birth and identifies that promised child with Jesus.
My Soul Magnifies the Lord — Chris Tomlin (2009) Isaiah 9:6-7
The later verses directly reproduce Isaiah's promise of a royal child and several of his titles. The references to unending government, righteous rule, and David's throne continue the same specific prophecy.
I Am — Crystal Lewis (2011) Isaiah 9:6
The confession identifies Jesus with Isaiah's distinctive royal title concerning peace, alongside language of everlasting existence. This specifically invokes the promised child's messianic titles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — Mahalia Jackson (2011) Isaiah 9:6
The hymn applies to Jesus the prophetic royal title identifying the promised child as the ruler of 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.
Most Beautiful Time of the Year — Beckah Shae (2010) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies Isaiah’s distinctive messianic title concerning peaceful rule to Jesus. Its celebration of Christ’s coming aligns with the prophecy’s announcement of a child whose authority brings peace.
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.
I Will Look Up — Elevation Worship (2014) Isaiah 9:6
The bridge applies to Jesus the distinctive royal title associated with peace in Isaiah's prophecy about the promised ruler.
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.
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.
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.
Cornerstone — Leon Patillo (2015) Isaiah 9:6
The praise sections directly reproduce the sequence of royal and divine titles assigned to the promised child in Isaiah 9:6. The song applies these prophetic titles to Christ.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — Carrie Underwood (2008) Isaiah 9:6
The hymn applies Isaiah’s distinctive messianic title identifying the promised child as the ruler of peace directly to Christ.
Christmas Must Be Tonight — Bahamas (2011) Isaiah 9:6
The infant is given Isaiah’s specific royal designation associated with peace, applying the prophecy about a coming child and ruler to Jesus.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — Darius Rucker (2014) Isaiah 9:6
The final verse applies Isaiah's distinctive royal title associated with peace to Christ. The surrounding celebration of a newborn king reinforces the passage's announcement of a child who will rule.
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.
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.
Unto Us — Aaron Shust (2014) Isaiah 9:6
The birth announcement directly reproduces Isaiah's prophecy, and the song repeatedly applies its distinctive royal titles to Jesus.
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.
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.
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.
Messiah — Kari Jobe (2012) Isaiah 9:6
The chorus adapts Isaiah's announcement of a child born for the community, identifying that promised child as the Messiah.
Peace Has Come — Hillsong Worship (2014) Isaiah 9:6-7
The announcement of a child born for the people closely reproduces Isaiah's prophecy. The subsequent references to peace and the child's reign on David's throne reinforce the connection to the same passage.
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.
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.
Holy, Holy — Kathy Troccoli (2015) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies the prophecy’s distinctive messianic title concerning peace to the one being worshipped.
Light of the World — Lauren Daigle (2014) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies Isaiah's distinctive royal title associated with peace to the newborn Messiah, connecting the birth with the prophecy of a promised child.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Try Jesus — Fred Hammond (2014) Isaiah 9:6
The bridge applies two distinctive titles from Isaiah's description of the promised royal child to Jesus, emphasizing divine power and peaceful rule.
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.
Coming Back Again — Hostyle Gospel (2011) Isaiah 9:6
The song applies Isaiah's distinctive royal title associated with peace to Christ, contrasting his authority with political leadership.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bind Me to You — Cheri Keaggy (2012) Isaiah 9:6
The song uses the distinctive royal title associated with peace from Isaiah's prophecy of a coming ruler, applying it to the Lord addressed in prayer.
Be Lifted High — Brian Johnson & Bethel Music (2011) Isaiah 9:6
The second verse directly uses the prophetic child's title expressing enduring fatherhood.
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.
Angels We Have Heard On High — Kierra Sheard & Chrisette Michele (2014) Isaiah 9:6
The bridge directly adopts the prophetic naming formula and the first titles bestowed on the promised child, applying them to Jesus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) Isaiah 9:6
The final verse directly uses Isaiah's distinctive royal title for the promised child whose rule establishes peace.
He Who Is Mighty — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) Isaiah 9:6
The pre-chorus reproduces Isaiah's paired announcements of a child's birth and a son's being given, reversing their order. The song presents this promise as fulfilled in Christ.
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.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — Cimorelli (2014) Isaiah 9:6
The third verse applies Isaiah’s distinctive royal title concerning peace to the newborn Christ.
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.
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.
Song of Intercession — William McDowell (2011) Isaiah 9:6
The repeated appeal for divine rule uses Isaiah's distinctive image of governmental authority resting upon the promised ruler's shoulder. The song applies this messianic image to its intercession for nations and leaders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lift Up Your Eyes — Danny Gokey (2015) Isaiah 9:6
The bridge closely adapts Isaiah’s naming formula and several of the promised child’s titles. Their application to the newborn Jesus makes this a direct engagement with the prophecy rather than generic language about divine authority.
Everlasting Father — Elevation Worship (2014) Isaiah 9:6
The title and repeated address in the chorus reproduce one of the royal titles given to the promised child in Isaiah's prophecy.
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.

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.