For unto us, &c. The prophecy of the "Divine Interposition" ends with Messiah, even as it began in Isaiah 7:14 (quoted in Luke 2:11). See App-102.
is. Figure of speech Prolepsis.
given. The interval of this present dispensation comes between the word "given" and the next clause.
government. The Hebrew word misrah occurs only in these verses (6, 7). Like politeuma (Philippians 1:3; Philippians 1:20).
name. He Himself. See note on Psalms 20:1.
Wonderful. Compare Judges 13:18.
GOD. Hebrew El. As in Isaiah 10:21. App-4.
of. Genitive (of Origin), App-17.; i.e. the Prince Who gives peace. Compare Romans 15:16.