Isaiah 9:2
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The light has shined on those who lived in the land of the shadow of death.
Interpretation
The prophet calls a great light that is worked out in relationships and commitments in Isaiah 9:2—look for "who" and "light". Align great light in the use of resources—season power with mercy.
Context
Isaiah speaks here as prophetic oracle writing, developing great light. Read in Isaiah 9, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects prophetic hope & judgment. Listen for “who” alongside “light”.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
In the Masoretic tradition the Hebrew text is preserved with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (1947-1956 discoveries) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.