Isaiah 6:3
“And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.”
Isaiah 6:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And they cried one to another, and said: Holy, holy, holy, the Lord God of hosts, all the earth is full of his glory.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is Jehovah of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
- DARBYDarby
- And one called to the other and said, Holy, holy, holy is Jehovah of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!
- WEBThe World English Bible
- One called to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is Yahweh of Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And this one hath called unto that, and hath said: 'Holy, Holy, Holy, is Jehovah of Hosts, The fulness of all the earth is His glory.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And one called to another, saying, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory."
Context: Isaiah 6
1In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.
2Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.
3And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
4And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.
5Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.
About Isaiah 6: Isaiah's Vision of God
In Isaiah chapter 6, the prophet Isaiah experiences a powerful vision of God in the temple. Seraphim angels worship God and proclaim His holiness, causing Isaiah to feel unworthy and sinful in their presence. God then cleanses Isaiah and commissions him to be a messenger to His people.
Commentary
This chapter shows the transcendence of God, as He is worshipped by heavenly beings and shakes the temple with His presence. Isaiah's reaction demonstrates the awe-inspiring nature of encountering God, as he recognizes his own sinfulness and need for purification. God's commissioning of Isaiah reminds us of our own responsibility to be messengers of God's truth and grace to those around us. This chapter also foreshadows the coming of Jesus, who will make a way for all people to come into the presence of God without fear.