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Prophecy · messianic · Confidence: high · curated

Everlasting Father

Cited scripture

  • Isa 9:6 — 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 Prin

Affirmed by

8 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

Historic voices touch this

11 passages from 10 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

  • Heidelberg Catechism · 2 passages
  • Against Heresies (Adversus Haereses) · 1 passage
  • Homilies on the Gospel of John · 1 passage
  • Commentary on the Book of the Prophet Isaiah · 1 passage
  • Contra Celsum (Against Celsus) · 1 passage
  • Commentary on the Gospel of John · 1 passage
  • Against the Arians (Orationes contra Arianos) · 1 passage
  • First Apology · 1 passage
  • An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith · 1 passage
  • Church History (Historia Ecclesiastica) · 1 passage