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The Lord reveals to Joseph Smith several of the terms used by Isaiah.  It is clear that Isaiah saw Jesus Christ in vision.  He saw Jesus in his pre-mortal, mortal, and exalted states. The “branch” and the “stem” that Isaiah wrote of, are both references to Christ.

It is also clear that Isaiah saw Joseph Smith and his important role in the latter days.  He referred to Joseph as the “rod” and the “root”.

What is important to me is that the Lord is willing to give answers to the prayers of his people.  Interpretation of the terms used in the Book of Isaiah are evidence of his care and love for each of us.  We can ask, knock, and seek for answers in this life and he will answer us according to his wisdom.