Old Testament · Divided Kingdom · c. 700 BC
Isaiah
Who was Isaiah?
Isaiah was a major prophet whose visions of judgment and salvation include some of the clearest prophecies of the Messiah.
RoleMajor prophet of judgment and the coming Messiah
EraDivided Kingdom · c. 700 BC
EraKings of Judah
VisionThe LORD “high and exalted”
Known forMessianic prophecies
Famous line“Here am I. Send me!”
Isaiah’s ministry began with a vision of the LORD “high and exalted,” where he heard the call “Whom shall I send?” and answered, “Here am I. Send me!”
He warned Judah of coming judgment yet held out hope, foretelling a child called Immanuel and a suffering servant who would bear the sins of many — passages the New Testament applies to Jesus.
His book soars between sorrow and comfort, ending with promises of new heavens and a new earth.
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”” Isaiah 53:5 “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.