), the death of Sargon (705 B.C. Each creature had six wings. Isaiah Chapter 55 1 1 All you who are thirsty, come to the water! The Lord GOD will wipe away. he will twist its surface, and scatter its inhabitants: a 2 People and priest shall fare alike:. All nations shall stream toward it. 2 Though darkness covers the earth,. 2 The Seraphims were standing above the throne. to Sennacherib’s siege of Jerusalem in 701 B.C., and it may have continued even longer, until after the death of Hezekiah in 687 B.C. Isaiah (Yesa yahu = Yahweh is salvation) is one of the most outstanding and most important of the prophets. 8 “Then your light will break out like the dawn, 7 On this mountain he will destroy. “I am doomed!” is suggested by the popular belief that to see God would lead to one’s death; cf. and its inhabitants die like flies, My salvation shall remain forever. 12:41, that Isaiah now saw Christ's glory and spoke of him, which is an incontestable proof of the divinity of our Saviour. In 1–39 most of the oracles come from Isaiah and reflect the situation in eighth-century Judah. Isaiah saw not Jehovah—the essence of God (no man has seen that, or can see it), but Adonai—his dominion. 2–6) and a description of the present situation (vv. The Sending of Isaiah. * [ 55:13 ] Thornbush…nettles : suggestive of the desert and therefore symbolic of suffering and hardship; cypress…myrtle : suggestive of fertile land and therefore symbolic of joy and strength. 6 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Chapters 56–66 (Third Isaiah, or Trito-Isaiah) contain oracles from the postexilic period and were composed by writers imbued with the spirit of Isaiah who continued his work. 4 The door-posts shook at the sound of their shouting, and the Temple was full of smoke.. 5 Then I said: 'Woe is me! Isaiah may be alluding to the belief that the city was inviolable. the rumble on the mountains:. ©2021 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Explore more inspirational selections here, The Lord Alone, Israel’s and Judah’s Salvation (, The Lord’s Glory in Israel’s Liberation (, Expiation of Sin, Spiritual Liberation of Israel (. * [6:13] When its leaves have fallen: the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain, and the text may be corrupt. Restoration of Israel. Isaiah 9:5-6 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 5 For every boot of the booted warrior in the battle tumult, And cloak rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire. The Northern Kingdom collapsed, under the hammerlike blows of Assyria, in 722/721 B.C., and in 701 Jerusalem itself saw the army of Sennacherib drawn up before its walls. That is the reason for their punishment (vv. Isaiah succeeded in keeping Hezekiah out of Ashdod’s abortive revolt against Assyria, but when Sargon died in 705 B.C., with both Egypt and Babylon encouraging revolt, Hezekiah was won over to the pro-Egyptian party. whose trunk remains when its leaves have fallen. His train— His royal and judicial robe; for he is represented as a judge. 1 But the LORD will take pity on Jacob and again choose Israel, and will settle them on their own land; foreigners will join them and attach themselves to the house of Jacob. Sections such as the Apocalypse of Isaiah (24–27), the oracles against Babylon (13–14), and probably the poems of 34–35 were written by followers deeply influenced by the prophet, in some cases reusing earlier Isaianic material; cf., e.g., 27:2–8 with 5:1–7. cry out to them, * Beckon for them to enter. The LORD called me from birth, from my mother's womb he gave me my name. and my victory shall always be firm. be attentive, you peoples! 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; Come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk! * [6:4] Smoke: reminiscent of the clouds which indicated God’s presence at Mount Sinai (Ex 19:16–19; Dt 4:11) and which filled the tabernacle (Ex 40:34–38) and the Temple (1 Kgs 8:10–11) at their dedication. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? 6 Let us mount an attack on Judah, destroy it, force it onto our side and install the son of Tabeel there as king. 4 and say to him, "Pay attention and keep calm. Copyright 2019-2021 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy, On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti). that of an immense throng! In Christian tradition and liturgy, this passage is used to refer to Christ. It is not God who has been absent, but the people who have walked away from God by idolatrous acts and rituals (vv. A high and lofty throne: within the holy of holies of the Jerusalem Temple stood two cherubim, or winged sphinxes, whose outstretched wings served as the divine throne (1 Kgs 6:23–28; Ez 1:4–28; 10:1, 20). 1 The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz concerning Judah and Jerusalem, which he received in the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah kings of Judah. Close attention should be given to chap. * [6:7] Touched your lips: Isaiah is thus symbolically purified of sin in preparation for his mission as God’s prophet. He saw the Lord Jesus; so this vision is explained Jn. I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh Sabaoth.'. There is material in the book that may plausibly be associated with Sennacherib’s campaign against Babylon and its Arabian allies in 694–689 B.C. * The “voices” of vv. “I am struck silent!” is suggested by the emphasis on the lips in vv. But it was too late; the revolt had already begun. Isaiah may have lived and prophesied for another dozen years after 701. Isaiah’s oracles cluster around several key historical events of the late eighth century: the Syro-Ephraimite War (735–732 B.C. 1), there follows a prayer on behalf of Jerusalem which recalls what God had done in the past (vv. Isaiah, one of the greatest of the prophets, appeared at a critical moment in Israel’s history. * [6:3] Holy, holy, holy: these words have been used in Christian liturgy from the earliest times. The mountain of the LORD’s house. 8 “Then your light will break out like the dawn, Later legend (the Martyrdom and Ascension of Isaiah) claims that Hezekiah’s son, Manasseh, executed Isaiah by having him sawed in two; cf. a. He was sitting on a very high throne. 6 camels in throngs will fill your streets, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; everyone in Saba will come, bringing gold and incense and proclaiming Yahweh's praises. In the year that Uzziah, king of Judah, died (742), Isaiah received his call to the prophetic office in the Temple of Jerusalem. The Lord— The Divine Majesty as he subsisteth in three persons. 6–12), each with its own logic for ordering, that were preserved fairly intact as blocks when the material was finally put together as a single literary work. * 1 An oracle * concerning Babylon; a vision of Isaiah, son of Amoz. 4 [5] The Servant does not refuse the divine vocation. 3, 6 are members of the heavenly court addressing the prophet; then v. 1 can be understood as the Lord addressing them. 56:2 , 4 , 6 . The prophet, standing outside the temple, sees the Divine Presence seated on the mercy-seat, raised over the ark of the covenant, between the cherubim and seraphim, and the Divine glory filled the whole temple. Assyria acted quickly and its army, after ravaging Judah, laid siege to Jerusalem (701). Indeed, it appears that there were originally separate smaller collections of oracles (note especially chaps. 7 Let the wicked abandon his way and the evil one his thoughts. 7 He touched my mouth # Jr 1:9; Dn 10:16 with it and said: Ahaz refused Isaiah’s message, however. 6 Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding in its hand a live coal which it had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. shall be established as the highest mountain. and over you his glory will be seen. 1 * Arise! Shine, for your light has come, the glory of the LORD has dawned upon you. 2 Seraphim * were stationed above; each of them had six wings: with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they hovered. CHAPTER 14. * [65:1–7] These verses serve as a response to the preceding questions about God’s inaction (64:6, 11). A true social morality will ensure prosperity. 1 Come near, nations, and listen;. d * Seven women…one man: deportation (cf. 3:1–3; 5:13. And he replied: 12Until the LORD sends the people far away. And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of … S’rafim stood over him, each with six wings — two for covering his face, two for covering his feet and two for flying. 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken from the altar # Lv 6:12–13; 17:11 with tongs. f. 7 * Was he smitten as his smiter was smitten? 7 To open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness. 7He touched my mouth with it. 4 [5] The Servant does not refuse the divine vocation. Angel-seraphs hovered above him, each with six wings. ), and the revolt against Sennacherib (705–701 B.C.). a 3 Many peoples shall come and say: “Come, let us go up to the LORD’s mountain,. This vision also led him to insist on the ethical behavior that was required of human beings who wished to live in the presence of such a holy God. CHAPTER 2. Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. * [ 55:10 – 11 ] The efficacy of the word of God recalls 40:5 , 8 . I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh Sabaoth.'. * [6:11–12] The desolation described would be the result of the sort of deportation practiced by the Assyrians and later by the Babylonians. Temple: the holy place, just in front of the holy of holies. CHAPTER 45. 6 In days to come Jacob shall take root, Israel shall sprout and blossom, covering all the world with fruit. 6 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. CHAPTER 6. 3 And they were calling to one another: the tears from all faces; 1:18–20), so it is unlikely that this charge to “harden” is to be understood as Isaiah’s task; more probably it reflects the refusal of the people, more particularly the leaders, who were supposed to “see,” “hear,” and “understand,” a refusal which would then lead to a disastrous outcome (vv. the gates of the nobles. 7 * Yet, LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you our potter: we are all the work of your hand. This link is provided solely for the user's convenience. Isaiah 6 is the sixth chapter of the Book of Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet Isaiah, and is a part of the Book of the Prophets. CHAPTER 24 Judgment upon the World and the Lord’s Enthronement on Mount Zion *. The vision of the Lord enthroned in glory stamps an indelible character on Isaiah’s ministry and provides a key to the understanding of his message. Here, however, it is used adjectivally of the cherubim, who are not serpent-like, as seen in the fact that they have faces and sexual parts (“feet”). By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 6 A voice roaring from the city, a voice from the temple; The voice of the LORD. (9-13) Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-8 (Read Isaiah 6:1-8) In this figurative vision, the temple is thrown open to view, even to the most holy place. A Final Plea. a 3 I have commanded my consecrated ones, *. a 2 Silence! I have summoned my warriors, eager and bold to carry out my anger. Isaiah seems to expect this as an eventual consequence of Judah’s submission as vassal to the Assyrians; cf. From this section come the great oracles known as the Servant Songs, which are reflected in the New Testament understanding of the passion and glorification of Christ. In the year of King ‘Uziyahu’s death I saw Adonai sitting on a high, lofty throne! Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-8 (Read Isaiah 6:1-8) In this figurative vision, the temple is thrown open to view, even to the most holy place. 1 The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz, concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 7 “Is it not to divide your bread [] with the hungry And bring the homeless poor into the house; When you see the naked, to cover him; And not to hide yourself from your own flesh? The argument from prediction is an important theme in Second Isaiah and occurs also in 41:22; 43:10; 44:7–8, 26. whose right hand I grasp, Subduing nations before him, stripping kings of their strength, Opening doors before him, leaving the gates unbarred: 6. c. 7 For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with great tenderness I will take you back. 2 Listen, you heavens; earth, attend, for Yahweh is speaking, 'I have reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me. 7 * Before she is in labor, she gives birth; f. Before her pangs come upon her, she delivers a male child. * [55:6–9] The invitation to seek the Lord is motivated by the mercy of a God whose “ways” are completely mysterious. Let the earth and what fills it listen, the world and all it produces. He was born around the year 700 B.C. The mountain of the LORD’s house. servant and master, * h. * [6:1] In the year King Uzziah died: probably 742 B.C., although the chronology of this period is disputed. 13 – 16 ). 3–4). f. [6:9] Mt 13:10–17; Mk 4:10–12; Lk 8:9–10; Acts 28:25–28. Introduction Isaiah 6 records the “call” of the young prophet to the difficult task of preaching a message of judgment to the nation. Holy offspring: part of the phrase is missing from the Septuagint and may be a later addition; it provides a basis for hope for the future. 6–7). CHAPTER 2. God-Hero: a … 2 ... United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 3211 4th Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20017-1194 (202) 541-3000 Isaiah 9:6 NASB1995 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty … 8 In an outburst of wrath, for a moment. CHAPTER 6. 1 In the year King Uzziah died, * I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, a with the train of his garment filling the temple. 8Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? CHAPTER 60 The Dawning of Divine Glory for Zion. a 2 The LORD is angry with all the nations,. 2Seraphim* were stationed above; each of them had six wings: with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they hovered.b 2 It will happen in the final days that the mountain of Yahweh's house will rise higher than the mountains and tower above the heights. 1 Thus says the LORD to his anointed, * Cyrus,. 2 * In days to come,. Isaiah 6-10 New International Version (NIV) Isaiah’s Commission. a 3 Many peoples shall come and say: “Come, let us go up to the LORD’s mountain,. Only the purifying coal of the seraphim could cleanse his lips and prepare him for acceptance of the call: “Here I am, send me!”. 9* And he replied: Go and say to this people: 10Make the heart of this people sluggish. During this long ministry, the prophet returned again and again to the same themes, and there are indications that he may have sometimes re-edited his older prophecies to fit new occasions. 6 On this mountain * the LORD of hosts. b 4 Listen! Isaiah gives an ominous prophecy of impending doom to Hezekiah for his foolish ostentation (39:5-7). 2 Seraphim * were stationed above; each of them had six wings: with two they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they hovered. * [6:5] Doomed: there are two roots from which the verb here could be derived; one means “to perish, be doomed,” the other “to become silent,” and given Isaiah’s delight in puns and double entendre, he probably intended to sound both notes. 2 Burning heavenly creatures stood above him. and lived in Jerusalem. and forever peaceful, Upon David’s throne, and over his kingdom, which he confirms and sustains. 1 * This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.. Zion, the Royal City of God. The ministry of Isaiah extended from the death of Uzziah in 742 B.C. See the adaptation of these figures by Ezekiel (Ez 1:10–12; 10:4–15). The complete Book of Isaiah is an anthology of poems composed chiefly by the great prophet, but also by disciples, some of whom came many years after Isaiah. THE BOOK OF ISAIAH Isaiah, one of the greatest of the prophets, appeared at a critical moment in Israel’s history. All nations shall stream toward it. 2 * In days to come,. They used two wings to cover … Heb 11:37. The city was spared but at the cost of paying a huge indemnity to Assyria. The principal divisions of the Book of Isaiah are the following: Copyright 2019-2021 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy, On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti). 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare. 8 Driving out and expelling, he struggled against it, carrying it off with his cruel wind on a day of storm. * c. 5Then I said, “Woe is me, I am doomed! 7 All the flocks of Kedar will gather inside you, the rams of Nebaioth will be at your service as acceptable victims on my altar, and I shall glorify my glorious house. Then my own arm came to my rescue and my own fury supported me. Do not be frightened or demoralised by these two smouldering sticks of firewood, by the fierce anger of Razon, Aram and the son of Remaliah,. The enormous abyss between God’s sovereign holiness and human sinfulness overwhelmed the prophet. 1 [5] A child: the Immanuel of Isaiah 7:14 and Isaiah 8:8; cf Isaiah 11:1, 2, 9. Isaiah Chapter 49 1 1 2 Hear me, O coastlands, listen, O distant peoples. The majesty, holiness and glory of the Lord took possession of his spirit and, at the same time, he gained a new awareness of human pettiness and sinfulness. 11“How long, O Lord?” I asked. 6 The LORD calls you back, like a wife forsaken and grieved in spirit, A wife married in youth and then cast off, says your God. 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord. The vision which Isaiah beheld in the temple. Later on (605 BC), Babylon does conquer Judah and takes the Jews as captive slaves. Isaiah Chapter 9 1 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. Isaiah 6-12 New International Version (NIV) Isaiah’s Commission. Upon his shoulder dominion rests: authority. * [ 55:13 ] Thornbush…nettles : suggestive of the desert and therefore symbolic of suffering and hardship; cypress…myrtle : … 6 Seek out Yahweh while he is still to be found, call to him while he is still near. rendering recompense to his enemies! The resulting Syro-Ephraimite War was the original occasion for many of Isaiah’s oracles (cf. * [6:9–10] Isaiah’s words give evidence that he attempted in every way, through admonition, threat, and promise, to bring the people to conversion (cf. CHAPTER 6. 7–8), in which he tried to reassure Ahaz of God’s protection and dissuade him from seeking protection by an alliance with Assyria. 4 The door-posts shook at the sound of their shouting, and the Temple was full of smoke.. 5 Then I said: 'Woe is me! CHAPTER 13. By 735 B.C., however, Rezin of Damascus had created a new anti-Assyrian league, and when Ahaz refused to join, the league attempted to remove Ahaz from the throne of Judah. “I shut up Hezekiah like a bird in his cage,” boasts the famous inscription of Sennacherib. 7–9). Wail, ships of Tarshish, for your port is destroyed; From the land of the Kittim *. 2 When you pass through the water, I will be with you; in the rivers you shall not drown. 8 I am the LORD, LORD is my name; my glory I give to no other, This incident focused his ministry and prepared him for it. Isaiah couched this message in oracles of singular poetic beauty and power, oracles in which surprising shifts in syntax, audacious puns, and double- or triple-entendre are a constant feature. * Shebna: by the time of the siege of Jerusalem in 36:3, Shebna, the scribe, no ... By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 1 The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz concerning Judah and Jerusalem, which he received in the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah kings of Judah. 3 And they were calling to one another: The ark of the covenant was God’s footstool (Ps 132:7–8; 1 Chr 28:2), placed under the cherubim (1 Kgs 8:6–7). In response, the Lord announces a judgment on Assyria (vv. The Sending of Isaiah. * [58:6–12] Fasting is not genuine without reforming one’s way of life. * [6:2] Seraphim: the plural of saraph (“to burn”), a term used to designate the “fiery” serpents of the wilderness (Nm 21:8; Dt 8:15), and to refer to “winged” serpents (Is 14:29; 30:6). ), the accession of Hezekiah (715 B.C. This link is provided solely for the user's convenience. They were crying out to each other, “More holy than the holiest holiness is ADONAI-Tzva’ot! Second Isaiah also develops other Old Testament themes, such as the Lord as Israel’s redeemer or deliverer (cf. It records the calling of Isaiah to be the messenger of God to the people of Israel. * [55:6–9] The invitation to seek the Lord is motivated by the mercy of a God whose “ways” are completely mysterious. 7 “Is it not to divide your bread [] with the hungry And bring the homeless poor into the house; When you see the naked, to cover him; And not to hide yourself from your own flesh? There is a good basis for thinking that he belonged to a distinguished priestly and perhaps noble family, judging from his education and culture and from his contacts with the court and nobility of the kingdom of Judah. e. Blessings of Prosperity and Consolation. His Name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God My Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace. Sign up here! (1-8) The Lord declares the blindness to come upon the Jewish nation, and the destruction which would follow. and thick clouds, the peoples, Upon you the LORD will dawn,. … His Name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God My Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace. Prince of Peace - For to us a child is born, a son will be given to us, and the government will be upon His shoulder. will provide for all peoples. 1 In the year King Uzziah died, * I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, a with the train of his garment filling the temple. 2 Upon the bare mountains set up a signal;. Isaiah 6. Invasion of Sennacherib. 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