The prophet Isaiah lived during a very troublesome era during the years 742-701B.C.E. He preached during the reigns of four kings of Judah: Uzziah (783-742), Jotham (742-735), Ahaz (735-715), and Hezekiah (715-687). Judah faced many challenges and crises throughout those years primarily at the hands of the Assyrian Empire. Isaih interpreted the events as part of the Lord's will, and he encourages the people to trust in the Lord rather than relying on political alliances.

Isaiah is thought to be one of the greatest poets of the Bible, and his book a classic of the Hebrew language. His writing has a very concise style, effective imagery, and an equilibrium between form and content which classify the type of poetry as classical. From the theological aspect, Isaiah moves in the religious tradition influenced by David's dynasty and the election of Sion, and also contributed to the shape and expression of the messianic hopes (Obstat, p.278).

The book Isaiah contains mostly oracles from various authors, however the authentic oracles of Isaiah are found in the first part of the book. Chapters 6-12 are considered the oldest collection in the book. It includes the account of th

The next verse describes the seraphim that appeared in the vision. They are winged beings mentioned only here in the Old Testament. Each had six wings they used to cover themselves and to fly. Depending on the translation they cover their "bodies" or "feet". It is clear that feet and bodies are euphemisms for the genitals (compare with Deut. 28:57). They also cover their faces against the glory given forth by God, and the third pair of wings are used to fly. The seraphim could be compared to the courtiers and bodyguards of an earthly human king (Holladay, p.29). They were guardian deities, or servants protecting the way the throne of Yahweh (Kaiser, p.74). Their name suggests that they were of serpent form, but had three pairs of wings and hands and "feet" like a man (Kaiser, p.74).

"But," he said, "you cannot see my face; for a man shall not see me and live."

they have stopped their ears and shut their eyes,

you will never understand. How ever hard you look you will never perceive.

Following the imagery of the vision Isaiah speaks, saying:

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