Question
When Isaiah 11 promises a future branch/king growing out of Jesse, which of the following is true?
This king will end poverty and oppression by destroying all of the poor and oppressed.
This line of kings is a different line than David’s line.
This king will operate in the power of the spirit of the Lord.
This king will overlook all of the evil that the wicked have done.
This king will end poverty and oppression by destroying all of the poor and oppressed.
This line of kings is a different line than David’s line.
This king will operate in the power of the spirit of the Lord.
This king will overlook all of the evil that the wicked have done.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the context of Isaiah 11, the statement that is true is:
**This king will operate in the power of the spirit of the Lord.**
Isaiah 11 describes a future leader, referred to as a "Branch" from the lineage of Jesse (the father of King David), who will be endowed with the spirit of the Lord, including wisdom, understanding, counsel, and might. This king is often understood to be the Messiah and is characterized by righteous judgment and compassion, particularly towards the poor and needy, rather than destruction of the oppressed.
**This king will operate in the power of the spirit of the Lord.**
Isaiah 11 describes a future leader, referred to as a "Branch" from the lineage of Jesse (the father of King David), who will be endowed with the spirit of the Lord, including wisdom, understanding, counsel, and might. This king is often understood to be the Messiah and is characterized by righteous judgment and compassion, particularly towards the poor and needy, rather than destruction of the oppressed.