SECTION III. ISAIAH'S VISION OF GOD UPON HIS THRONE (Isaiah 6:1-13.).
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Matthew Henry on Isaiah 6:1-8Isaiah 6:1-8 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryIn this figurative vision, the temple is thrown open to view, even to the most holy place. The prophet, standing outside the temple, sees the Divine Presence seated on the mercy-seat, raised over the ark of the covenant…Isaiah's Heavenly Vision. (b. c. 758.)Isaiah 6:1-4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleISAIAH'S HEAVENLY VISION. (B. C. 758.) The vision which Isaiah saw when he was, as is said of Samuel, established to be a prophet of the Lord (1 Samuel 3:20), was intended, 1. To confirm his faith, that he might himself…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-4Isaiah 6:1-4 · The Pulpit CommentaryTHE VISION OF GOD SEEN BY ISAIAH. It is thought by some that this vision, and its sequel, constitute the original call of Isaiah to the prophetical office, and in order of time precede all the other contents of the book…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 6:1Isaiah 6:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryIn the year that King Uzziah died. The year B.C. 759, probably. We cannot determine from the phrase used whether the vision was seen before or after Uzziah's death. I saw also; rather, then it was that I saw (comp. Exod…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-4Isaiah 6:1-4 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe vision of God. Sight is a thing of degrees. The healthy eye sees with infinite shades of distinctness and indistinctness, according to the amount of light which is vouchsafed it. The diseased eye has an equal variet…The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-13Isaiah 6:1-13 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe prophet's call and consecration. There are turning-points in life which give a meaning to the whole of its after-course. A light may be given to the 'mind at such moments by which it may have to steer its course for…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Isaiah 6:1-8In this figurative vision, the temple is thrown open to view, even to the most holy place. The prophet, standing outside the temple, sees the Divine Presence seated on the mercy-seat, raised over the ark of the covenant…Matthew HenrycommentaryIsaiah's Heavenly Vision. (b. c. 758.)ISAIAH'S HEAVENLY VISION. (B. C. 758.) The vision which Isaiah saw when he was, as is said of Samuel, established to be a prophet of the Lord (1 Samuel 3:20), was intended, 1. To confirm his faith, that he might himself…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-4The vision of God. Sight is a thing of degrees. The healthy eye sees with infinite shades of distinctness and indistinctness, according to the amount of light which is vouchsafed it. The diseased eye has an equal variet…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-4THE VISION OF GOD SEEN BY ISAIAH. It is thought by some that this vision, and its sequel, constitute the original call of Isaiah to the prophetical office, and in order of time precede all the other contents of the book…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 6:1In the year that King Uzziah died. The year B.C. 759, probably. We cannot determine from the phrase used whether the vision was seen before or after Uzziah's death. I saw also; rather, then it was that I saw (comp. Exod…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-4Symbolic impressions of the Divine holiness. This is the only vision recorded in Isaiah's prophecy. It did not come at the beginning of his labors, but as an inauguration to a higher degree of the prophetic office. From…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 6:1The vision of God. "I saw … the Lord," writes the prophet. These simple, strong words suggest to us— I. THE VISION WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE. "NO man hath seen God at any time," our Lord declares; and his declaration is susta…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-13The prophet's call and consecration. There are turning-points in life which give a meaning to the whole of its after-course. A light may be given to the 'mind at such moments by which it may have to steer its course for…Joseph S. Exell and contributors