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Who Was Isaiah?
In short
Isaiah was one of the greatest prophets, who spoke God's word to Judah for decades. He saw a vision of the Lord high and lifted up, and answered God's call with 'Here am I; send me.'
More clearly than any other prophet, Isaiah foretold the coming Messiah, the child who would be born, and the suffering servant who would be wounded for our sins.
“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
Isaiah 6:8 · King James Version (public domain)
Isaiah at a glance
| Name | Isaiah |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | Isaiah |
| Key passage on this page | Isaiah 6:8 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Exodus 4:10-13
- Acts 26:16-17
- Ephesians 3:8
- Acts 22:21
- Isaiah 65:1
- Matthew 4:20-22
- Acts 20:24
- Deuteronomy 4:33-36
- Acts 28:25-28
- Genesis 3:8-10
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Isaiah in the Bible?
Isaiah appears in Isaiah. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside Isaiah 6:8?
Readers most often set it next to Exodus 4:10-13, Acts 26:16-17, Ephesians 3:8, Acts 22:21.
Why does Isaiah matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Isaiah is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Isaiah is hidden from you. We bring you Isaiah, Isaiah. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read the key passage, Isaiah 6:8, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Isaiah's story says about God, not only about Isaiah.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read the story of Isaiah
You can read the story of Isaiah in Isaiah on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
