• Isa 11:10 — And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
• Isa 42:6 — I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

5 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

• Roman Catholic · Catholic
• Evangelical · Evangelical
• Eastern Orthodox · Orthodox
• Patristic · Patristic
• Reformed · Reformed

8 passages from 6 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

• Commentary on the Book of the Prophet Isaiah · 2 passages
• Catechism of the Catholic Church · 2 passages
• Homilies on Matthew · 1 passage
• On the Incarnation (De Incarnatione Verbi Dei) · 1 passage
• Epistle of Barnabas · 1 passage
• Commentary on the Gospel of John · 1 passage