CHAPTER 2. the gates of the nobles. In the year of King ‘Uziyahu’s death I saw Adonai sitting on a high, lofty throne! b 4 Listen! 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. Was he slain as his slayer was slain? A Final Plea. 6. 8 “Then your light will break out like the dawn, But it was too late; the revolt had already begun. enraged against all their host; The Sending of Isaiah. e. Blessings of Prosperity and Consolation. 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. 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. 1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Master sitting on a throne—high, exalted!—and the train of his robes filled the Temple. the veil that veils all peoples, The web that is woven over all nations. 1 See! 7 On this mountain he will destroy. 6 A voice roaring from the city, a voice from the temple; The voice of the LORD. 4 [5] The Servant does not refuse the divine vocation. 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. * [6:3] Holy, holy, holy: these words have been used in Christian liturgy from the earliest times. The argument from prediction is an important theme in Second Isaiah and occurs also in 41:22; 43:10; 44:7–8, 26. 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. Later legend (the Martyrdom and Ascension of Isaiah) claims that Hezekiah’s son, Manasseh, executed Isaiah by having him sawed in two; cf. a 3 I have commanded my consecrated ones, *. 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. a 3 Many peoples shall come and say: “Come, let us go up to the LORD’s mountain,. Each creature had six wings. They were crying out to each other, “More holy than the holiest holiness is ADONAI-Tzva’ot! THE BOOK OF ISAIAH Isaiah, one of the greatest of the prophets, appeared at a critical moment in Israel’s history. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? This link is provided solely for the user's convenience. I have summoned my warriors, eager and bold to carry out my anger. Plucked my beard: a grave insult. 2 3 He made of me a sharp-edged sword and concealed me in the shadow of his arm. 2 Burning heavenly creatures stood above him. Isaiah seems to expect this as an eventual consequence of Judah’s submission as vassal to the Assyrians; cf. His Name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God My Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace. 7 * Before she is in labor, she gives birth; f. Before her pangs come upon her, she delivers a male child. The city was spared but at the cost of paying a huge indemnity to Assyria. Let the earth and what fills it listen, the world and all it produces. 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. Second Isaiah makes frequent reference to “things of long ago,” sometimes in conjunction with “things to come” or “new things” in connection with the Lord’s activity (cf. 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. 2 When you pass through the water, I will be with you; in the rivers you shall not drown. d * Seven women…one man: deportation (cf. 2 The Seraphims were standing above the throne. 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. Second Isaiah also develops other Old Testament themes, such as the Lord as Israel’s redeemer or deliverer (cf. ), the revolt of Ashdod (714–711 B.C. 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. 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. 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. Chapters 40–55 (Second Isaiah, or Deutero-Isaiah) are generally attributed to an anonymous poet who prophesied toward the end of the Babylonian exile. * c. 5Then I said, “Woe is me, I am doomed! 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. 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 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. You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; Come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk! 6 Seek out Yahweh while he is still to be found, call to him while he is still near. He saw the Lord Jesus; so this vision is explained Jn. Babylon. S’rafim stood over him, each with six wings — two for covering his face, two for covering his feet and two for flying. be attentive, you peoples! * a 2 From Lachish the king of Assyria sent his commander with a great army to King Hezekiah in Jerusalem. (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. 7 * Yet, LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you our potter: we are all the work of your hand. And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of … f. [6:9] Mt 13:10–17; Mk 4:10–12; Lk 8:9–10; Acts 28:25–28. 2 Upon the bare mountains set up a signal;. “I am struck silent!” is suggested by the emphasis on the lips in vv. 7–8), in which he tried to reassure Ahaz of God’s protection and dissuade him from seeking protection by an alliance with Assyria. 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). 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. 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 14. 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. 1 In the year in which king Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, sublime and exalted, and the things that were under him filled the temple. 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. c. 7 For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with great tenderness I will take you back. Isaiah (Yesa yahu = Yahweh is salvation) is one of the most outstanding and most important of the prophets. 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? This link is provided solely for the user's convenience. See the adaptation of these figures by Ezekiel (Ez 1:10–12; 10:4–15). 5–6, and such silence is attested elsewhere as the appropriate response to the vision of the Lord in the Temple (Hb 2:20). 10 – 12 ) that will lead to the purification of Jerusalem’s inhabitants (vv. CHAPTER 60 The Dawning of Divine Glory for Zion. Isaiah may be alluding to the belief that the city was inviolable. 8 “Then your light will break out like the dawn, Then my own arm came to my rescue and my own fury supported me. ©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. note on 3:1–12) would result in a disproportion of the sexes and leave the female population without enough male partners. In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his … He was born around the year 700 B.C. * [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. 3One cried out to the other: 4At the sound of that cry, the frame of the door shook and the house was filled with smoke. 8 Who ever heard of such a thing, or who ever saw the like? Isaiah, one of the greatest of the prophets, appeared at a critical moment in Israel’s history. It records the calling of Isaiah to be the messenger of God to the people of Israel. and lived in Jerusalem. Temple: the holy place, just in front of the holy of holies. 1 * This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.. Zion, the Royal City of God. 6. the rumble on the mountains:. 42:9; 43:9, 18; 46:9–10; 48:3–8); both the old things (e.g., creation, exodus) and the new things (release from … 6, where this divine summons to be the ambassador of the Most High is circumstantially described. 13 – 16 ). 1 The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz, concerning Judah and Jerusalem. But the old intrigues began again, and the king was sorely tempted to join with neighboring states in an alliance sponsored by Egypt against Assyria. and over you his glory will be seen. Restoration of Israel. The mountain of the LORD’s house. Shine, for your light has come, the glory of the LORD has dawned upon you. That is the reason for their punishment (vv. 6 In days to come Jacob shall take root, Israel shall sprout and blossom, covering all the world with fruit. a 2 The LORD is angry with all the nations,. By judgment and justice, both now and forever. 8 I am the LORD, LORD is my name; my glory I give to no other, * 1 An oracle * concerning Babylon; a vision of Isaiah, son of Amoz. * [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). * h. * [6:1] In the year King Uzziah died: probably 742 B.C., although the chronology of this period is disputed. * [6:11–12] The desolation described would be the result of the sort of deportation practiced by the Assyrians and later by the Babylonians. Isaiah denounced this “covenant with death” (28:15, 18), and again summoned Judah to faith in the Lord as the only hope. * 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. A true social morality will ensure prosperity. 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. In 738 B.C., with the Assyrian defeat of Calno/Calneh (Is 10:9; Am 6:2), the anti-Assyrian league, of which Judah may have been the ringleader, collapsed, and both Israel and the Arameans of Damascus paid tribute to Assyria. d. [6:5] Is 29:13; Mt 15:1–11; Mk 7:1–13; Col 2:20–23. Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare. Angel-seraphs hovered above him, each with six wings. 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. CHAPTER 36. By accepting this message, you will be leaving the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Sending of Isaiah. Assyria acted quickly and its army, after ravaging Judah, laid siege to Jerusalem (701). 3 [4-11] The third of the four "Servant-of-the-Lord" oracles; in Isaiah 50:4-9 the Servant speaks; in Isaiah 50:10-11 God reproves the people for not following the Servant. 2 * In days to come,. shall be established as the highest mountain. This incident focused his ministry and prepared him for it. It is not God who has been absent, but the people who have walked away from God by idolatrous acts and rituals (vv. ), the accession of Hezekiah (715 B.C. * The “voices” of vv. Later on (605 BC), Babylon does conquer Judah and takes the Jews as captive slaves. 2 You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, As they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as men make merry when dividing spoils. 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. ), and the revolt against Sennacherib (705–701 B.C.). 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. 1 Come near, nations, and listen;. 1In 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. CHAPTER 6. * [6:7] Touched your lips: Isaiah is thus symbolically purified of sin in preparation for his mission as God’s prophet. CHAPTER 34 Judgment upon Edom. 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