King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ In 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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
In the year of King 'Uziyahu's death I saw Adonai sitting on a high, lofty throne! The hem of his robe filled the temple.
Berean Standard Bible:
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.
American Standard Version:
In the year that king Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
In the year{H8141} that king{H4428} Uzziah{H5818} died{H4194} I saw{H7200} also{H853} the Lord{H136} sitting{H3427} upon a throne{H3678}, high{H7311} and lifted up{H5375}, and his train{H7757} filled{H4392}{H853} the temple{H1964}.
Cross-References (KJV):
John 12:41
- These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
Revelation 15:8
- And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
Revelation 7:15
- Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
Revelation 7:17
- For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Daniel 7:9
- ¶ I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment [was] white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne [was like] the fiery flame, [and] his wheels [as] burning fire.
Psalms 113:5
- Who [is] like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
Matthew 25:31
- ¶ When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
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Commentary for Isaiah 6:1
Isaiah 6:1 serves as a pivotal moment in the prophetic career of Isaiah, marking the beginning of his call to be a prophet of God. The verse sets the scene in the year of King Uzziah's death, which historically occurred around 740 BCE, providing a significant temporal anchor for the vision that follows. Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was a king of Judah who reigned for 52 years and was known for his initial faithfulness to God, although later in his life he became prideful and was stricken with leprosy. His death would have been a significant event, potentially creating a power vacuum and a time of uncertainty for the kingdom of Judah.
The verse then transitions from this historical juncture to a profound visionary experience. Isaiah sees the Lord seated on a royal throne, which is "high and lifted up." This imagery conveys the sovereignty, majesty, and transcendence of God, elevated above all earthly rulers and affairs, including the recently deceased king. God's throne is central to the vision, symbolizing divine authority and governance over the universe. The detail that "his train filled the temple" suggests an overwhelming divine presence that permeates the sacred space, emphasizing God's grandeur and the expansive nature of His glory.
The themes present in this verse include the holiness and otherworldliness of God, the transition of earthly power (as signified by the death of the king), and the calling of Isaiah into a prophetic role during a time of political and spiritual significance. Isaiah's vision stands in stark contrast to the human political landscape, underscoring the message that despite the upheaval of earthly kingdoms, the kingdom of God remains eternal and supreme. This vision serves as a prelude to Isaiah's commissioning in the following verses and sets the stage for his ministry, which will involve both messages of judgment and hope for the people of Judah and the surrounding nations.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). - Strong's Number: H4428
There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
Transliteration: melek
Pronunciation: meh'-lek
Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal. - Strong's Number: H5818
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֻזִּיָּה
Transliteration: ʻUzzîyâh
Pronunciation: ooz-zee-yaw'
Description: or עֻזִּיָּהוּ; from עֹז and יָהּ; strength of Jah; Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites; Uzziah. - Strong's Number: H4194
There are 155 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָוֶת
Transliteration: mâveth
Pronunciation: maw'-veth
Description: from מוּת; death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin; (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d). - Strong's Number: H7200
There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָאָה
Transliteration: râʼâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. - Strong's Number: H853
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵת
Transliteration: ʼêth
Pronunciation: ayth
Description: apparent contracted from אוֹת in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely); (as such unrepresented in English). - Strong's Number: H136
There are 910 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲדֹנָי
Transliteration: ʼĂdônây
Pronunciation: ad-o-noy'
Description: an emphatic form of אָדוֹן; the Lord (used as a proper name of God only); (my) Lord. - Strong's Number: H3427
There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׁב
Transliteration: yâshab
Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. - Strong's Number: H3678
There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כִּסֵּא
Transliteration: kiççêʼ
Pronunciation: kis-say'
Description: or כִּסֵּה; from כָּסָה; properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied); seat, stool, throne. - Strong's Number: H7311
There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רוּם
Transliteration: rûwm
Pronunciation: room
Description: a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively); bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. - Strong's Number: H5375
There are 611 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשָׂא
Transliteration: nâsâʼ
Pronunciation: naw-saw'
Description: or נָסָה; (Psalm 4:6 (אֲבַד)), a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative; accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. - Strong's Number: H7757
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שׁוּל
Transliteration: shûwl
Pronunciation: shool
Description: from an unused root meaning to hang down; a skirt; by implication, a bottom edge; hem, skirt, train. - Strong's Number: H4392
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָלֵא
Transliteration: mâlêʼ
Pronunciation: maw-lay'
Description: from מָלֵא; full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully; [idiom] she that was with child, fill(-ed, -ed with), full(-ly), multitude, as is worth. - Strong's Number: H1964
There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הֵיכָל
Transliteration: hêykâl
Pronunciation: hay-kawl'
Description: probably from יָכֹל (in the sense of capacity); a large public building, such as a palace or temple; palace, temple.