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Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 6:8

Here, if I mistake not, the subject takes a different turn. Isaiah in the former part, relates what he had seen and heard in a special relation to himself, and the Church, to whom he ministered: but here he relates what he was witness to, in relation to a higher mission than that of any among the sons of men. He begins it with an also, as if to disconnect what went before from what now follows: Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Let the Reader... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 6:1

Died. Either a natural (Calmet) or a civil death, by means of the leprosy. (Chaldean) (Tostat. 7.) --- This and the former chapters relate to the commencement of Joathan's reign, whether before or after the death of Ozias. (Calmet) --- Many think that this was the first prediction of Isaias. (Origen) (St. Jerome, ad Dam.) --- I saw. By a prophetic vision, as if I had been present at the dedication of the temple, 3 Kings viii. 10. (Calmet) --- Lord. Not the Father, as some have asserted, but... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 6:2

The two Seraphims "burning." They are supposed to constitute the highest order of angels, Numbers xxi. 6. --- His. God's or their own face. Hebrew and Septuagint are ambiguous. Out of respect, (Calmet) they look not at the divine majesty. (Menochius) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 6:3

Glory. By no means of the Incarnation. The unity and Trinity are insinuated. (St. Jerome; St. Gregory, Mor. xxix. 16.) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 6:4

Of him. Septuagint, "them," (Haydock) the Seraphim signifying that the veil was removed by the death of Christ, (Theodoret) or that the people should be led into captivity, as a Jew explained it to St. Jerome. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 6:5

Peace. It is proper for sinners to do so, Ecclesiasticus xv. 9. The prophet was grieved that he was unworthy to join in the acclamation of the Seraphim, and had reason to fear death, Genesis xvi. 13., and Exodus xxxiii. 20. He finds himself less able to speak than before, like Moses, Exodus iv. 10., and vi. 12. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 6:6

Coal. "Carbuncle," (Septuagint) the word of God, (St. Basil) spirit of prophecy, (St. Jerome, 142. ad Dam., &c.) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 6:7

Sin. Impediment in speech. All defects were attributed to some sin, (John ix. 2.) as Job's friends maintained. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 6:8

For us. Hence arises a proof of the plurality of persons. (Calmet) --- Send me. Thus Isaias was an evangelical and apostolical prophet. (St. Jerome) (Worthington) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 6:1-8

1-8 In this figurative vision, the temple is thrown open to view, even to the most holy place. The prophet, standing outside the temple, sees the Divine Presence seated on the mercy-seat, raised over the ark of the covenant, between the cherubim and seraphim, and the Divine glory filled the whole temple. See God upon his throne. This vision is explained, John 12:41, that Isaiah now saw Christ's glory, and spake of Him, which is a full proof that our Saviour is God. In Christ Jesus, God is... read more

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