Who was Isaiah?

Prophet of Judah

The story of Isaiah

Isaiah - Prophet
Isaiah - Prophet
Born: -765From: JudahProphet

Isaiah was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible and is considered one of the greatest prophets in Jewish and Christian traditions. He lived in the Kingdom of Judah during the 8th century BCE. Isaiah is famous for his writings which are collected in the Book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. His prophecy includes warnings of judgment for the wicked and promises of salvation for the faithful. He also spoke about the coming of a messiah and the restoration of God's kingdom on earth. There is limited information available about Isaiah's family, but it is believed that he was married and had children. He was born and lived in Jerusalem, the capital of the Kingdom of Judah, but the exact place of his death is unknown. Isaiah's writings have had a profound impact on Western culture and his prophecies have been interpreted and reinterpreted for centuries. He is revered by both Jews and Christians as a messenger of God who spoke the truth about God's justice, mercy, and salvation.

Name meaning

Yahweh is salvation

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Prophet

First mention

2 Kings 19:2

Appearances in the Bible

32 mentions

Family

Relatives of Isaiah

Isaiah in the Bible

Explore all 12 chapters where Isaiah appears

2 Kings

Chapter 19

Sennacherib's Invasion of Judah

Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, invades Judah, but is ultimately defeated

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2 Kings

Chapter 20

Hezekiah's Illness and Deliverance

Hezekiah becomes ill and is delivered from death by the Lord through the prophet Isaiah.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 26

Uzziah's Prosperous Reign and Pride

Uzziah's reign of prosperity tainted by prideful disobedience and the subsequent affliction of leprosy, emphasizing the ...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 32

Sennacherib's Invasion and Hezekiah's Prayer

The narrative unfolds the perilous situation of Sennacherib's invasion and Hezekiah's fervent prayer for divine delivera...

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Isaiah

Chapter 1

The Sins of Israel and the Hope of Redemption

In Isaiah chapter 1, the prophet addresses a sinful and rebellious Israel. He urges them to turn from their evil ways an...

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Isaiah

Chapter 2

The Vision of the Lord's Reign

In Isaiah chapter 2, the prophet Isaiah conveys the vision of the Lord's reign over His people. He sees a future where n...

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Isaiah

Chapter 7

God's Promise to King Ahaz

In Isaiah 7, King Ahaz of Judah is faced with a military threat from two neighboring kingdoms. Isaiah is sent by God to ...

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Isaiah

Chapter 13

The Destruction of Babylon Prophesied

In Isaiah chapter 13, the prophet receives a vision from God about the coming destruction of Babylon. He describes the d...

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Isaiah

Chapter 20

A Warning Against Trusting in Egypt

In this chapter, the prophet Isaiah is commanded by God to walk naked and barefoot for three years as a sign of the humi...

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Isaiah

Chapter 37

King Hezekiah's Prayer and God's Deliverance from Assyria

In Isaiah chapter 37, King Hezekiah receives a threatening letter from the Assyrian king, Sennacherib, warning him of th...

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Isaiah

Chapter 38

Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery

In chapter 38, King Hezekiah becomes seriously ill and is told by the prophet Isaiah that he will die. Hezekiah prays to...

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Isaiah

Chapter 39

Hezekiah's Pride and Babylonian Exile Foretold

In Isaiah chapter 39, King Hezekiah entertains Babylonian envoys and shows them all the treasures of the kingdom. Isaiah...

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