Isaiah could only have "seen" the Son, not the divine essence (Joh 1:18). Uzziah was a great king and Isaiah apparently looked up to him. The Bible has been warning us for thousands of years. Somewhere in the WTC towers, a believer had just arrived to begin what they thought would be a normal workday. The Divine Majesty as he subsisteth in three persons, as may be gathered both from the plural number us, used of this Lord, Isaiah 6:8, and comparing other scriptures; for God the Father is described as sitting upon a throne, Daniel 7:9,13, and elsewhere; and the glory of God here manifested is said to be Christs glory, John 12:41, and the words of the Lord here following are said to be spoken by the Holy Ghost, Acts 28:25. In our day, will we have 81 who can stand up against a leader and point out how he has disobeyed Gods word? How was Jesus from the line of King David if his real father was not Joseph? a. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. " He saw Him in the context of His true posture - seated on the throne of God, in His true position - high and constantly being lifted up, and with His true procession - the skirts of His train actually filling the temple. He died in 740 BC and was credited with longevity in his reign due to his 'doing right in the sight of the LORD' ( 2 Chron. We have to choose this day who were going to serve. 8And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for cus? Then I said, Here I am! Various traditions, however, declare Isaiah died a martyr's death. Fulcrum Shift. In our moments of uncertainty and confusion. So Isaiah 6:1 says. Like the birth of a baby named Jesus. Isaiah's final response is "Here I am; Send me! His coronation marked a new era in the history of Davids lineage, which had been interrupted for 76 years. And so it is with all our losses, with all our sorrows, with all our disappointments, with all our pains; they have a mission to reveal to us the throned God. [Calmet] 758 (Common Chronology). He is further identified as the son of Amoz (Isaiah 1:1). What evidence is there for the divine inspiration of the New Testament? God's anger burned against Uzzah and He struck him down and he died. But Uzziah was dead, and it felt like it would be all downhill from there. What will happen to Israel now, surrounded by many hostile nations? He had a vision of God. He prayed for the Lord's help in defending his country from its enemies, and he followed the counsel of the prophet Isaiah. Uzziahs calling was to restore and rededicate the temple that had been desecrated by his forefather, Joram. 2Above him stood the seraphim. What we had been trusting in has been revealed to be flawed. Though theres no longer a king in Israel with an empty throne, Isaiahs vision saw that God is still on His throne. 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. God furnished Isaiah with a message of rebuke to Israel. VS 6:1-2 - "1 In the year of King Uzziah's death, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple.2 Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew .". And the vision of the seraphim is in accordance with this. Will God still be faithful? The first verse of the Book of Isaiah states that Isaiah prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah (or Azariah), Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, the kings of Judah. We need to live in a way that reflects the fear of the Lord. An inspired man has thus settled this as referring to the Messiah, and thus had established the propriety of applying to him the name Yahweh, that is, has affirmed that the Lord Jesus is divine. Kristyn and Keith are originally from Northern Ireland and now live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their four daughters. Answer The story of Uzzah and the Ark of the Covenant is found in 2 Samuel 6:1-7 and 1 Chronicles 13:9-12. Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Each had u six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. Son of Uzziah (above). This tells us that the word being used here is Adonai, which describes authority and power. The chronicler says of them, as it says of King Uzziah, that they did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but goes on to describe that after a time and for different reasons, all three of these kings made choices that resulted in calamity for them and for their legacies. When Azariah, the chief priest, and all the other priests looked at him, they took him out of the temple because he was defiled (v. 20). Weve even asked the same questions the unbeliever is asking: c. Why did God let this terrible thing happen? The first thing we need to do is to find out who Uzziah was. God had received them unto Himself in glory. Isaiah will never forget this vital truth throughout his career, as he continually calls the people to trust in their God rather than in the strategies they might devise or the alliances they might form. In the case of Isaiah, his call did not come until the death of Uzziah. In Isa 6:1, we see that Isaiah was doing his regular, weekly duty when he encountered God. 1. (1) In the year that king Uzziah died.Probably before his death. Lepers were not permitted by Jewish law to dwell with others. In the earlier part of his kingship, under the influence of his advisor Zechariah, Uzziah was faithful to God and did right in the Lord's eyes. I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne.Isaiah had found himself in the court of the Temple, probably in that of the priests. But this moment is a subjective experience of an objective reality. This is important because the first 5 chapters have just been a diagnosis of the peoples spiritual state. Will things be as good as they have been before? In front of the throne is a sea of glass. suppress the train, apparently as being too anthropomorphic, and (2) that to the mind of St. John this was a vision of the glory of the Christ (John 12:41). This was the mode of revelation peculiar to an ecstatic vision ( , Eng. Isaiah's name means "The Lord is salvation . 21:6), for he had married Athaliah, the daughter of King Ahab, who in turn had married Jezebel, the princess from Sidon. His passing contributed to the call of the prophet Isaiah: In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the LORD sitting on a throne (Isaiah 6:1). Isa 6:1-13. Did Adam lie before sin entered the world? Thus, as we read in Isa 5:4, 8-23, Israel produced horrible fruit that was worthless. It may be because the lips express, and thus make evident, a persons innermost thoughts and intentions. He alone takes the plans of a holy God and makes it happen in the world. 12. Isaiah 6 - Chapter 2: The Message of the Seraphim. Or rather, 2. 26:5). This is the story of Isaiah as it unfolds. So the Old Testament tells us that after Joram's blasphemy, Ahaziah ruled for 1 year (2 Kings 8:26), Athaliah ruled for six years (2 Kings 11:1-3), Jehoash ruled for 40 years (2 Kings 12:1), and Amaziah ruled for 29 years (2 Kings 14:2). What is the significance of in the year King Uzziah died? Cancel, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. The Orientals regarded such large robes as indicative of grandeur and state. Americas confidence has been shaken. Why was Uzzah struck down? So Matthew 1:8 says, Joram the father of Uzziah. The term father can mean any ancestor, of course, but the point is that Matthew expunges four names from the official record. Isaiah was a man of God. TEXT: ISAIAH 6 vs. 1 ("In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the lord sitting upon the throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple"). He had lived through the last twenty years or so of Uzziahs reign. Ahaz. 15:27, 28. It let me know who and what my king Uzziahs were. Saul was in rebellion and was thus replaced by David and his lineage. 3 And one called to another . That was on the mercy-seat, this was on a throne; that was a cloud, of this no form is mentioned; over that the cherubim stretched forth their wings, over this stood the seraphim; that had no clothing, this was clad in a full flowing robe. Uzziah and Jotham are said to have done right in the sight of the Lord. He also had a strong army (2 Chron 26:11-12). Required fields are marked *. 1 The Lord [Yahweh] says to my Lord [Adonay], Sit at My right hand, until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet., Jesus quoted this verse in Matt. But Isaiah received a vision. 18For kthe wrath of God lis revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. Isiah's response is that he is overwhelmed by his own sinfulness and fears that he will die because he has seen God. Bow before Him! 3 And one called to another and said: The Lord - In the original here the word is not yehovah but 'adonay; see the notes at Isaiah 1:24. It is a heart of rebellion at the heart and root of all things. 2 Timothy 3:1-8, Isaiah 6:1, Isaiah 6:1-6, Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 24:4-8, This sermon was very helpful. (2) It was the manifestation of Yahweh in the person of the Messiah, of the 'only begotten Son who hath revealed or declared him,' that he saw Such manifestations of God have been made often, and all that the declaration of Isaiah implies, of necessity, is, that he had a vision of God incarnate seated in glory, from whom he now received a new commission to go out and proclaim the truth to that wicked and rebellious generation. He was sad and afraid because King Uzziah had died after 52 years as Judah's king.". The thing that makes everything find its proper place is if we encounter God. We thought we didnt need God anymore. They were going to worship and still did what they had to do. Isaiah mentions the robes, temple, and seraphim, but not the form of God Himself. Thus the Trinity in unity is implied; as also by the thrice "Holy" (Isa 6:3). He had a glorious appearance, one of dazzling beauty and surrounded by 24 thrones with elders. In 1 Tim 6:15-16, we also read of how Paul describes God as one who is utterly sovereign but dwells in unapproachable light. Isa 6:1 marks a turn from a golden era to a period of uncertainty. If you want to receive updates from us, signup below. They went to all they had to, but God said that their attendance was abominable. Likewise, no high priest in Israel could enter his full calling until the previous high priest had diedeven if he served as a substitute while his father was old. Jotham would only reign another five or six years himself before dying and leaving the people in the untested hands of his twenty-year-old son Ahaz. Isaiah's Vision of the Lord. The core content is about who God is, evident from the Law. They didnt just abandon him, but also despised and disowned him. The church has also changed. In Isa 6:1, the Lord is referred to as Lord not LORD. Denomination: Why didn't God give Esau back the blessing that Jacob stole? How can we be in the presence of the Lord? You can read the guide online or download it at this link. In John 1:18, it is said, 'No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.' Or Isaiah may be saying that he can tell he isn't pure because his lips, unlike those of the seraphs, aren't continually praising God for his holiness and glory. America will never be the same way it was prior to September 11th. 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. But, instead of flipping the switch on the computer, they found their hand in the grasp of Jesus. You can view the recordings by clicking this banner. Each had usix wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. He attempted to burn incense in the Temple, an act restricted to priests. (4). They also wrestled with uncertainty and questions. Uzziah was made a king by the people at the age of sixteen after his father was murdered. This, the fifty-third chapter of Isaiah, is all about Jesus Christ and is a theological powerhouse in its incorporation of sin and Christ's atoning sacrifice for sin. He had a vision of God. Our God is a consuming fire. Or Isaiah may be saying that he can tell he isnt pure because his lips, unlike those of the seraphs, arent continually praising God for his holiness and glory. What else do we know about the latter period of King Uzziahs reign? This is a picture of being blessed because we have Gods favour. A bad king in Jerusalem. We may wonder whats the big deal or problem if we are still blessed. Uzziah's reign was 52 years in the middle of the 8th century BC, and Isaiah must have begun his ministry a few years before Uzziah's death, probably in the 740s BC.He may have been contemporary for some years with Manasseh. We, however, must live with the consequences. Everything in our life and in this world is in the hands of the one who was slain. 3 And one cried to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of . Many of us have lost possessions and loved ones because they became god to us and God had to get them out of the way so we could see Him. We may make two remarks here. (1) That Isaiah evidently meant to say that it was Yahweh who appeared to him. II. the "train" is the skirts, borders, or lower parts of the garments, in allusion to those of a king, or rather of the high priest, a type of Christ. What we had been trusting in has been revealed to be flawed. The design of this magnificent vision was not only to impress the prophet with a sense of the holiness of God, but also to give additional weight to his commission, as having been derived immediately from the divine majesty; compare Isaiah 6:9-10. King Uzziah represents self-exaltation and self-will in the Christian. As a result, he was smitten with leprosy and he was a leper until he died. In the year Uzziah died, there was an empty throne, but even before that, the fire was already raging. Things were not as great as it looked. Recall that Isaiahs ministry began in the reign of King Uzziah of Judah (Isaiah 1:1). In this vision Isaiah saw the reality of the whole invisible, spiritual world. The Book of Isaiah uses "the year that king Uzziah died" as a reference point for describing the vision in which Isaiah sees his vision of the Lord of Hosts (Isaiah 6:1). David Cochran Heath (19522022) was a narrator who worked on over 140 audiobooks. Yet Davids reign had to await the death of Saul. He organised his people well and displayed great leadership over this army. 3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. These passages may be reconciled with what is here said by Isaiah, in the following manner: (1) Isaiah does not say that he saw the Divine Essence; and all that his words fairly imply, is, that he saw a manifestation, or vision of Yahweh - some striking symbolic representation of him. a. 5And I said: Woe is me! August 18, 2021 John quotes the words in this chapter, Isaiah 6:10, as applicable to Jesus Christ, and then adds John 12:41, 'these things said Esaias when he saw his glory, and spake of him.'. He is also known as the truly "Universalist" prophet, by which is meant that He makes it clear that salvation is extended equally to all nations and not just to Israel. Uzziah takes on many forms. In our moments of uncertainty and confusion. In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Strictly, for the house itself, or for that part of the temple in which this vision was exhibited, which may seem to have been the porch, for that was much higher than the other parts. 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. "I am ruined! He had seen the incense-clouds rising from the censer of the priest, and had heard the hymns and hallelujahs of the Levites. This sight was not corporeal, but with the eyes of the understanding, in the vision of prophecy; and to have a sight of Christ as the Lord, and especially as our Lord, is very delightful and comfortable; for though he is a sovereign Lord, he is no tyrannical one, is very powerful to protect and defend, and has all fulness for supply; and particularly as "sitting upon a throne" as a king, for he having done his work as a priest, sits down on his throne as a king; and a lovely sight it is to see him enthroned at the right hand of the Majesty on high; and therefore is said to be "high and lifted up"; for this is to be understood not of his throne, as if that was high and lifted up in the highest heavens, as the Targum paraphrases it; but of himself, who is high and exalted above all creatures, as Aben Ezra observes; and this sense the accents determine for: the vision refers to the exaltation of Christ, after his humiliation here on earth; and to behold him crowned with glory and honour is very delightful, since he is exalted as our head and representative in our nature, and acts for us in this his exalted state; and we may be assured of being exalted also. 21:7), but his sin did cause the priestly city of Libnah to revolt against him (2 Chron. But whilst He manifests His glory there, He is obliged also to veil it, because created beings are unable to bear it. This means reverence on his part, but this reverence is a response. Now, God is going to speak to this man to call him to speak to the people! Your email address will not be published. Uzziah was king of Judah. Within a half a decade or so of the year when King Uzziah died, God's people were in the middle of a major war, gaining protection from the superpower but at . This was meant to convey to us the greater truth that the power of flesh is inadequate and that Yeshua is the true Source of our salvation and deliverance. Isaiah is terrified, Isaiah 6:5; is confirmed for his message, Isaiah 6:6-8. Is he worthy of worship, not just in religious life but in the day to day life? So are your relationships. Who saw the Lord when King Uzziah died? In Isa 6:1, we see that Isaiah was doing his regular, weekly duty when he encountered God. It is in this setting that God meets His people. Scriptures: "in the year in which King Uzziah was smitten;''. Jesus could not fully enter His ministry until John died (John 2:4). There are many examples of such hindrances. He reigned for 52 years in total (2 Chron 26:3). Perhaps you were brought here by a search engine or by a link to one of the posts. Many of the preachers after reading this verse will ask their congregation to start praying against every Uzziah in their lives to die so that they will see the glory of God. Isaiah sees our Lord sitting upon a throne and the whole earth . To be in the presence of the holy God is the safest place to be. Did Boaz already have another wife when he married Ruth? 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. Joram himself was the cause of this disruption. This is what the psalmist wrote about in Ps 27:3-5, as he described the joy of being in the presence of the Lord in the temple. It is a good thing to be told that there are things you cannot do! The thing that makes everything find its proper place is if we encounter God. They were not performing new forms of worship, but were doing the old forms with hearts that were far from him. The Book of Amos dates its words as being received when "Uzziah was king of Judah" (Amos 1.1). 2 Chron. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord. His reign was not all rosy and good. Obviously, Adonay was a title of the Messiah, the Son of David who was also his Lord.. The One on the throne planned for this Lamb to come to be slain. 22pClaiming to be wise, they became fools, 6In the year that sKing Uzziah died I tsaw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train1 of his robe filled the temple. If you feel led to support this ministry, we deeply appreciate it. Her voice is synonymous with hymns, having founded, along with her husband, Keith, the Getty Music Organization, which helps people learn the Bible through hymns to carry for life. wealth, in our goodness has been called into question. Witsius clearly reasons that if Isaiah saw the glory of the Son and heard the speech of the Holy Spirit and, "I imagine, none should excluded the Father.". by Bibianna Yeo. . Having King Uzziah on the throne meant peace and prosperity for the people. From the book of 2 Chronicles 26 vs. 1 - 15, it talked about King Uzziah. Whatever it was, it was different from the usual Shekinah: that was on the mercy seat, this on a throne; that a cloud and fire, of this no form is specified: over that were the cherubim, over this the seraphim; that had no clothing, this had a flowing robe and train.The glory of the Lord, Isaiah 6:1-4. Where was God when you got pregnant out of wedlock? There is a striking contrast between Uzziah and Isaiah. In other words, he tried to be a king-priest when he was not called as such. Yet, he didn't see the Lord until Uzziah died. Uzziah is also called Azariah in 2 Kings 14:21. from Harvard in English and American Literature and Language, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell, and a Ph.D. in the History of Christian Life and Thought, with a minor concentration in Bible, from Boston College, in the joint program with Andover Newton Theological School. One of our Christmas carols says that Jesus was "born a child and yet a king.". Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. There is enough mentioned to fill the mind with awe; there is enough concealed to impress as deeply with a sense of the divine majesty. He was active in parish and student ministry for twenty-five years. There was the show of outward material prosperity. Where was God when you got that young girl pregnant? Learn how your comment data is processed. In this year of Uzziahs death, Isaiah saw God. 2 Chron 26:6-15 also details for us his military conquests and victories, especially against the traditional enemies of the people of God the Philistines. Send me. If Isaiahs prophecies are recorded chronologically, it appears that the first five chapters were written during the early part of his ministry. The train answers to the skirts of the glory of the Lord, who clothes Himself with light as with a garment (Exodus 33:22-23). when Quirinius was governor of Syria When we have remarkable experiences, our minds tend to connect them to other things Dr. Christopher R. Smith, shares his reflections about the Scriptures and answers questions from users of the guides and from others who want to find out more about the Bible. In the year King Uzaiah died, I saw the Lord. And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" Therefore they could not believe, because Isaiah said again: "He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, Lest they should see with their eyes, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them." Jotham. We seem to be living through an extended period of uncertainty now. 26:4 ). Uzziah is that which youve put in a place of trust above God. It does not follow that it was written at that time, and we may even believe that, if the prophet were the editor of his own discourses, he may have designedly placed the narrative in this position that men might see what he himself saw, that all that was found in the preceding chapters was but the development of what he had then heard, and yet, at the same time, a representation of the evils which made the judgments he was commissioned to declare necessary. Because Isaiah's prophecies about Jesus Christ's life are true, we can know that his prophecies about the Second Coming will be fulfilled. Isaiah framed the relationship between God and Judah as a parent and a rebellious child who has turned his back against mercy and grace (Isa 1:2-4). The king who had profaned the holiness of the Temple had either just died or was dragging out the dregs of his leprous life in seclusion (2Chronicles 26:21). Not everyone who was called was actually obedient to his calling. Isaiah 6:2 Above it stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. Isaiah 6:1-7 (cf. Why was Moses not allowed to enter the Promised Land? The book-to-blog version of the book I co-authored with Dr. Stephen J. Godfrey on creationism, paleontology, and biblical interpretation. This is not the first beginning of Isaiah's prophecies, but his inauguration to a higher degree of the prophetic office: Isa 6:9, &c., implies the tone of one who had already experience of the people's obstinacy. Do you want to be where God is? His reign was a good one because there were 80 good men as priests! The Temple Desecrated and Cleansed The story of Uzziah is found in 2 Chronicles 26. 26:15). Meanwhile, the Assyrian empire was growing in strength and size and threatening the entire region. Introduction: 1. Isaiah was a man of God. We read about a vision that Isaiah has, and we have information about this vision when it occurs and what was visible. As the ark was being transported, the oxen pulling the cart stumbled, and a man named Uzzah took hold of the ark. In his long career spanning the late eighth and early seventh century B.C.E., he advised several of the kings of Judah. As we read about Uzziahs life, it teaches us that we cannot be flippant and need to be cautious when iwe approach God. As such (and as true for every writer of Scripture), Isaiah penned what the Lord God inspired him to. This attitude of knowing the favour of God and being careless doesnt seem like a problem to most of us. Why? 1 In the year of King Uzziahs death I saw the Lord [Adonay, my Lord] sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. Encountered opposition from Syria and Israel. His train filled the temple.The word for temple is that which expresses its character as the palace of the great King. Lifted up towards the roof of the temple. This also resolves the difficulty in the fact that no man has seen God at any time (John 1:18; 1 John 4:12). "In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple." (Isaiah 6:1) Understanding the subject of holiness brings us to an understanding of who God is. But John, in his Gospel, is bold enough to say that it was Jesus whose glory Isaiah saw (John 12:41). 16 But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the Lord his God, for he entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. Largely, and so it includes the courts as well as the house, as that word is oft used; or, 2. Behind and above the LORD were seraphim; other descriptions call them cherubims (as in Ezekiel's description, see chapter 10). His Understanding the Books of the Bible study guide series is keyed to this format. A believer had just arrived to begin what they thought would be a normal workday twenty years so. The oxen pulling the cart stumbled, and biblical interpretation apparently looked up him... 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