Revelation 22:16

The root and the offspring of David; these words are commonly interpreted to mean that Christ is the root of David-the ground of his being-in respect to his divine nature; and his offspring in respect to his human nature. Compare Psalms 110:1; Matthew 22:42-46; Acts 2:34-36. But a comparison with Isaiah 11:1, to which there is a plain reference, leads rather to the idea that Christ is called the root and offspring of David as growing out of his root; that is, as being his true progeny according to the promises of the Old Testament.

The-morning star; ushering in upon his people the splendors of eternal day.