the Messiah the two fundamental virtues of a ruler, wisdom and strength (cf. ch. 11:2), both in superhuman measure. The predicate of divinity (like that of eternity in the next name) is not to be understood in the absolute metaphysical sense; it means that the divine energy works through him and is displayed in his rule (cf. 11:2 ff.; Mi. 5:4; Zech. 12:8). In the fulfilment the words receive a larger sense. The remaining two titles describe the character of the Messiah’s government, as (a) paternal,