1. in anno quo mortuus est rex Ozias vidi Dominum sedentem super solium excelsum et elevatum et ea quæ sub eo erant implebant templum
2. seraphin stabant super illud sex alæ uni et sex alæ alteri duabus velabant faciem ejus et duabus velabant pedes ejus et duabus volabant
3. et clamabant alter ad alterum et dicebant sanctus sanctus sanctus Dominus exercituum plena est omnis terra gloria ejus
4. et commota sunt superliminaria cardinum a voce clamantis et domus impleta est fumo
5. et dixi væ mihi quia tacui quia vir pollutus labiis ego sum et in medio populi polluta labia habentis ego habito et Regem Dominum exercituum vidi oculis meis
6. et volavit ad me unus de seraphin et in manu ejus calculus quem forcipe tulerat de altari
7. et tetigit os meum et dixit ecce tetigit hoc labia tua et auferetur iniquitas tua et peccatum tuum mundabitur
8. et audivi vocem Domini dicentis quem mittam et quis ibit nobis et dixi ecce ego sum mitte me
9. et dixit vade et dices populo huic audite audientes et nolite intellegere et videte visionem et nolite cognoscere
10. excæca cor populi hujus et aures ejus adgrava et oculos ejus claude ne forte videat oculis suis et auribus suis audiat et corde suo intellegat et convertatur et sanem eum
11. et dixi usquequo Domine et dixit donec desolentur civitates absque habitatore et domus sine homine et terra relinquetur deserta
12. et longe faciet Dominus homines et multiplicabitur quæ derelicta fuerat in medio terræ
13. et adhuc in ea decimatio et convertetur et erit in ostensionem sicut terebinthus et sicuti quercus quæ expandit ramos suos semen sanctum erit id quod steterit in ea
Footnotes:
6:1-4 - Isaiah has a vision of God's throne, where seraphim proclaim God's holiness. This scene emphasizes God's absolute purity and His separation from sin, inspiring reverence and humility (see also Revelation 4:8 and Hebrews 12:29).
6:5-7 - Isaiah, aware of his sin, cries out for cleansing. God cleanses Isaiah with a burning coal, symbolizing redemption and the call to holiness for all who serve Him (see also Psalm 51:10 and 1 John 1:9).
6:8 - God asks, “Whom shall I send?” and Isaiah promptly answers, “Here am I; send me!” This willingness to serve God exemplifies commitment and readiness to fulfill the divine mission (see also Exodus 3:10 and Romans 12:1).
6:9-10 - Isaiah delivers a message of judgment to the people, indicating that they would hear but not understand. This reflects the hardness of the human heart and the need for repentance (see also Matthew 13:14-15 and John 12:40).
6:11-13 - Isaiah asks how long the judgment will last, and God answers that it will be until the land is desolate, but with a promise of hope, for a remnant will remain. This vision reveals God's justice and faithfulness (see also Romans 11:5 and Isaiah 1:9).
Verses related to Liber Isaiae, 6:
Isaiah chapter 6 narrates Isaiah's prophetic calling. How does God's holiness transform lives? This visionary text describes the prophet's encounter with the holy God, his purification and commissioning. The chapter addresses themes such as divine transcendence, the need for purification and the prophetic mission. Isaiah 6 reveals the foundation of Isaiah's prophetic authority. Ponder with us five biblical passages that correlate with the transformative experience of this landmark chapter.
John 12:41: "Isaiah said this because he saw the glory of Jesus and spoke about him." - John interprets the vision of Isaiah 6 as a vision of Christ, connecting the Old and New Testaments.
Revelation 4:8: "Each of them had six wings and was full of eyes, around and under the wings. Day and night they repeat without ceasing: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, the Almighty God, who was, and who is, and who is to come.'" - John's vision of the heavenly beings echoes Isaiah's vision of the seraphim in Isaiah 6:2-3.
Acts 28:25-27: "The Holy Spirit spoke well to their ancestors, through the prophet Isaiah, when he said: 'Go to this people and say: Even if you always listen, you will never understand; Even if they are always seeing, they will never notice. [...]'" - Paul cites Isaiah 6:9-10 to explain the rejection of the gospel by some Jews.
Luke 5:8: "When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus' feet and said, 'Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!'" - Peter's reaction to Jesus' holiness mirrors Isaiah's response to God's presence in Isaiah 6:5.
Ephesians 6:19-20: "Pray also for me, that when I speak, the message may be given to me so that I may fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador bound in chains. Pray that, abiding in him, I may speak with courage, as I must do." - Paul, as a "sent one" of the gospel, echoes Isaiah's commission in Isaiah 6:8-9.
FAQ:
What happened when Isaiah saw the vision of God in the temple?
Isaiah had a vision of God sitting on a throne, with the seraphim praising him. He felt unclean, but was cleansed by a seraphim who touched his lips with a burning coal. (Isaiah 6:1-7)
What did God ask Isaiah to do after his purification?
God called Isaiah to be His messenger, even though He knew the people would be stubborn and would not listen. Isaiah accepted the mission. (Isaiah 6:8-10)
What was Isaiah's response to the mission God gave him?
Isaiah responded quickly, saying, "Here am I; send me," willing to do God's will despite the difficulties. (Isaiah 6:8)
How does Isaiah describe the people's unbelief?
Isaiah speaks of the hardness of the people's hearts, that they would be blind and deaf to God's message, and that they would suffer for their refusal to listen. (Isaiah 6:9-10)
What would be the result of Isaiah's ministry to the people of Israel?
The result would be a hardening of the people, but also a small portion of Israel would be preserved, symbolized by a "stem" that would sprout again. (Isaiah 6:11-13)
