Jotham. 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. The thing that makes everything find its proper place is if we encounter God. In just this one verse, Isa 6:1 recounts for us how a man of God sees the vision of a God who is high and lifted up but is also close by because His robe fills this place! If you want to receive updates from us, signup below. Obviously, Adonay was a title of the Messiah, the Son of David who was also his Lord.. The seraphs (a special kind of angel) proclaim that the Lord is holy, holy, holy, and that the whole earth is full of his glory. When Uzziah died, Isaiah received this vision. Uzziah is that which youve put in a place of trust above God. 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. The Talmud [Yevamot 49b] says that he suffered martyrdom by being sawn in two under the orders of Manasseh. In our moments of uncertainty and confusion. God's anger burned against Uzzah and He struck him down and he died. 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. The question, What was to be the future of his people? 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. We can do what no one else can do. Hence, Isaiah was seeing the exalted Christ, to whom the world was to be subjected, as Paul tells us in 1 Cor. We do not know how long Uzziah lived as a leper, but 2 Kings 15:5 tells us that his son Jotham became the co-regent, essentially taking his fathers place in all practical matters. 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. The Messiah was seen seated on a throne as a king; clothed in a large, loose, flowing robe, in the manner of oriental monarchs, and surrounded by his ministers. Or rather, 2. The chapter gives us the narrative of the solemn call of Isaiah to the office of a prophet. In the year that Uzziah died, Isaiah saw his vision of the temple and received his calling. Isaiah is here carried up into heaven; for although in other instances it was undoubtedly the earthly temple which was presented to a prophet's view in an ecstatic vision (Amos 9:1; Ezekiel 8:3; Ezekiel 10:4-5; cf., Acts 22:17), yet here, as the description which follows clearly proves, the "high and exalted throne", (Note: It is to this, and not to Adonai, as the Targum and apparently the accents imply, that the words "high and exalted" refer.). His coronation marked a new era in the history of Davids lineage, which had been interrupted for 76 years. Instead, God struck Uzziah with leprosy, a disease that has been described as a living death. The earthquake that had terrified Jerusalem had left on his mind a vague sense of impending judgment. (2 Kings 15:1 calls him Azariah.) During his reign it had been prosperous, stable, and secure. This served also to list just 14 generations from David to the deportation to Babylon (Matt. 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. It may be because the lips express, and thus make evident, a persons innermost thoughts and intentions. Will the countries around start pressing in on Judah? |, Isaiah 6: The Vision and Call: Isaiah: Prophet of Salvation Book 2, 6201 University Avenue, NE Fridley, MN 55432. I hope youve found what you were looking for. In this there is great sublimity. The date is obviously given as important, and we are led to connect it with the crisis in the prophets life of which it tells. 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. It let me know who and what my king Uzziahs were. 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. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. 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. More importantly, the desecration of the temple seems to have ended with the death of Uzziah, for Isaiah then saw the restored temple with God sitting upon the throne as King of the temple. High and lifted up - That is, the "throne;" an indication of state and majesty. In verse 1, we see that Isaiah saw the Lord the year King Uzziah died. 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. He saw the LORD ALMIGHTY seated on a throne; He was high and elevated, a majestic ambiance. Saul was in rebellion and was thus replaced by David and his lineage. It is significant that Isaiahs first work as a writer was to write the history of Uzziahs reign (2Chronicles 26:22). Do you want to be where God is? Cancel any time. In the past few weeks, weve seen the entire atmosphere of the whole world changed forever. "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. 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. (I explained this in detail in chapter 8 of Secrets of Time.). . 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. Some, as Aben Ezra, would have this to be the beginning of the prophecy of Isaiah, because of the mission of the prophet in it; but others rightly observe, that this mission respects not the prophecy in general, but the particular reproof the prophet was sent to give to the Jews herein mentioned. It seems that instead of Israelitizing Philistia, Uzziah's Judah became Philistinized: The conquered conquered the conqueror. Largely, and so it includes the courts as well as the house, as that word is oft used; or, 2. It follows. But Uzziah was dead, and it felt like it would be all downhill from there. 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. 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). It may be because the lips express, and thus make evident, a person's innermost thoughts and intentions. But, instead of flipping the switch on the computer, they found their hand in the grasp of Jesus. The story of Uzziah is found in 2 Chronicles 26. (1) That Isaiah evidently meant to say that it was Yahweh who appeared to him. Once again, the Bible does not give us an answer regarding how Isaiah died. In Isa 6:1, the Lord is referred to as Lord not LORD. While some may chafe at these delays, understanding the sovereignty of God gives us the patience to know that Gods timing is perfect and that there is no man or evil spirit that can prevent us from entering into our calling. In some MSS., however, of Kennicott and DeRossi, the word Yahweh is found. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. King Uzziah did that which was right in the sight of the Lord. 26:4 ). We read about a vision that Isaiah has, and we have information about this vision when it occurs and what was visible. 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.". Suddenly he passes, as St. Paul afterwards passed, under the influence of like surroundings (Acts 22:17), into a state of ecstatic trance, and as though the veil of the Temple was withdrawn, he saw the vision of the glory of the Lord, as Moses (Exodus 24:10) and Micaiah of old had seen it (1Kings 22:19), as in more recent times it had appeared to Amos (9:1). Isaiah's Vision of the LORD. As a result of this incident, Uzziah ends up being excluded and Jotham had to rule. Isaiah is dumbstruck by this vision (Isa 6:5) and refers to God as the LORD (the covenantal name, YHWH here). Psalm 11:4; Psalm 29:9; Habakkuk 2:20.) He was sixteen years old when his father Amaziah died. Please Note: This product is purchased in bundles. In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up. The book-to-blog version of the book I co-authored with Dr. Stephen J. Godfrey on creationism, paleontology, and biblical interpretation. Jorams desecration of the temple resulted in the need for a 76-year time of cleansing, because 76 is the biblical number of cleansing. On the relation of the call to the prophets previous life, see Introduction. Heath worked in radio and theater for thirty-five years, including voicing characters for computer games and television, narrating a radio program for kids, and working as a senior member of the acting ensemble of the Lambs Players Theatre. At his death the nation remembered Uzziah as their best and ablest ruler since King Solomon. Because God wants Isaiah to be available for his service, one of the seraphs flies to him with a live coal from the altar (where sacrifices for sin were offered) and touches his lips with it. (2) It is equally clear, from the New Testament, that Isaiah saw the messiah. In other words, it was the year when all hope seemed to be gone. 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." In 2 Chron 26:2, we read also of how he restored the city of Eloth. Did Boaz already have another wife when he married Ruth? He was sad and afraid because King Uzziah had died after 52 years as Judah's king.". 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). Uzziah is also called Azariah in 2 Kings 14:21. The world is changing and everything is changing. There the prophet sees the Sovereign Ruler, or, as we prefer to render the noun, which is formed from adan equals dun, "the Lord of all" (All-herrn, sovereign or absolute Lord), seated upon the throne, and in human form (Ezekiel 1:26), as is proved by the robe with a train, whose flowing ends or borders (fimibrae: shuilm, as in Exodus 28:33-34) filled the hall. It is a one-verse study, but it is an important one for it sets up the context of the next section of Isaiah. Oh the spectacle! Will God really give us anything we ask for if we ask in Jesus name? 1. 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. "Isaiah had seen the Lord of glory, who is none other than Jesus himself Jesus is God, yet he is also a distinct part of the mysterious Trinity, and he is also Jesus the Son." [3] I hope to demonstrate that the NIV and 'orthodox' commentary represents a serious mis-reading of this "proof text" for the doctrine of the Deity of Christ. 7 For the sons of the wicked Athaliah had broken into the house of God, and even used the holy things of the house of the Lord for the Baals. 22pClaiming to be wise, they became fools, To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. You know, during the first census that took place during the reign of Emperor Augustus. I, too, have seen such divine hindrances in my own ministry and have come to understand the mind of God in this. We are performing security updates on the GKM Website over the next couple days. 22:42-44 to confound the Pharisees, who had asked Him about the Christ, whose son is He? Jesus then asked them, Then how does David in the Spirit call Him Lord in Psalm 110:1? In response, Isaiah can only acknowledge that he is unclean. Within the ceremonial life of the nations covenant with the Lord, this means that he is impaired, polluted, defective, and so unfit to be used in any way connected with God. 21:6), for he had married Athaliah, the daughter of King Ahab, who in turn had married Jezebel, the princess from Sidon. I. For I am a man of unclean lips, When the priests attempted to send him from the Temple, the king became angry and was immediately stricken with leprosy. Even with his tragic end, God used Uzziah even in his death, when he rested with his fathers. Why? 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. But this glimpse of Gods power and presence also leads Isaiah to an awful realization about himself. But Uzziah became prideful and sinned against God by burning incense in the temple, which was the duty of the priests. In our moments of uncertainty and confusion. He grew proud (2 Chron 26:16a) and he thought that since Gods favour was on him, he could disregard the roles and offices established, to be a priest. We may make two remarks here. "When he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction" (2 Chronicles 26:16). It appears also that as long as Uzziah reigned, Isaiah was hindered from entering into his real calling. God had received them unto Himself in glory. We may wonder whats the big deal or problem if we are still blessed. This is the story of Isaiah as it unfolds. God is always reigning. Azariah the priest (interestingly, he has the same name as Uzziah) came in as the king was burning incense and courageously confronted him with 80 priests (2 Chron 26:17). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In the year Uzziah died, there was an empty throne, but even before that, the fire was already raging. In this year of Uzziah's death, Isaiah saw God. Uzziahs reign was a prosperous one, but we also see the seeds of their decline. 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. He was also a consultant to Tyndale House for the Immerse Bible, an edition of the New Living Translation (NLT) that similarly presents the Scriptures in their natural literary forms, without chapters and verses or section headings. yFor I am lost; zfor I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the aKing, the Lord of hosts!, 6Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a burning coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. America will never be the same way it was prior to September 11th. and the forsaken places are many in the midst of the land. It is remarkable that Isaiah attempts no representation of Yahweh himself. This was a total of 76 years, but their names were omitted from the registry given in the first chapter of Matthew. I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne. Somewhere in the WTC towers, a believer had just arrived to begin what they thought would be a normal workday. 15:27, 28. It is impossible to behold the Lord's glory when we are filled with self-love and are pursuing our own will and way. Charismatic. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple.Isaiah had a vision of the Lord. He was active in parish and student ministry for twenty-five years. At first, he was obedient to his calling and continued to seek God in the days of Zechariah and as long as he sought the Lord, God prospered him (2 Chron. Isaiah was a man of God. They were greedy, hedonistic, planned evil, distorted the truth, proud, and lived in outright rebellion (scoffers). He also built infrastructure and promoted agriculture. 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"). (Part 1). 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). Uzziah was a great king, he made king at the age of sixteen in (2 Chronicles 26 verse 4) it was seen that he did what was right in the sight of God, and also . Encountered opposition from Syria and Israel. Like the birth of a baby named Jesus. Now this great king was being succeeded by his son Jotham, who had been his co-regent for the previous ten years. August 18, 2021 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. Had it been after it, the first year of king Jotham would have been the more natural formula. He had prophesied about ten years before this, in the reign of Uzziah; and only this vision was in the reign of Jotham; the next prophecy was delivered out in the reign of Ahaz, Isaiah 7:1 and others in the time of Hezekiah; and the date of this vision is only mentioned, to observe the order of the visions, agreeably to Isaiah 1:1 and moreover it may be observed from hence, that kings must die as well as others; but the King of kings ever lives, he is the living God, and the everlasting King, as follows: I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; not God essentially considered, whose essence is not to be seen; but personally, Father, Son, and Spirit, for all the three Persons appear in this vision, Isaiah 6:3 particularly Christ, as, is clear from John 12:41 who is the "Adonai", or Lord; he is Lord of all, of all men, even of the greatest among them, and of all the angels in heaven, and of the church of God, by his Father's gift, by his own purchase, in right of marriage, and through the conquest of his grace. God did not delight in what we do alone, but also in how we do it. Everything in history and time is in His hands. Answer: Isaiah probably lived to its close, and possibly into the reign of Manasseh, but the time and manner of his death are not specified in either the Bible or other primary sources. It is a good thing to be told that there are things you cannot do! Did David ever seek Gods guidance about marriage? must have been much in the prophets thoughts. Whatever earthly kings and their armies might attempt, it is God who ultimately determines the destinies of nations. The words in Isa 6:10 are attributed by Paul (Ac 28:25, 26) to the Holy Ghost. We dont know what is going to come around the corner. He recognises that God is the King who sits on the throne. Though theres no longer a king in Israel with an empty throne, Isaiahs vision saw that God is still on His throne. 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