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Epiphany Season · Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year C

Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8

Isaiah's Vision and Call in the Temple

February 6, 2028

The Prophet Isaiah, Raphael
The Prophet Isaiah, Raphael, 1511–1512Basilica di Sant'Agostino, Rome
A fresco on a pillar in Sant'Agostino in Rome, painted under the influence of Michelangelo's prophets, which Raphael had just seen on the Sistine ceiling.The prophet is shown holding his own scroll, which is what these readings are: Isaiah handing over the words he was given.RaphaelRaphael Sanzio of Urbino (1483-1520), the youngest of the three who defined the High Renaissance. He died on Good Friday at thirty-seven.Basilica di Sant'Agostino, RomeAn early Renaissance church near Piazza Navona, which also holds Caravaggio's Madonna of the Pilgrims.Basilica di Sant'Agostino, Rome
Roman Lectionary
GospelLuke 5:1-11Lk 5:1-11
Second Reading1 Cor. 15:1-111 Cor 15:1-11 or1 Cor. 15:3-8, 111 Cor 15:3-8, 11
First ReadingIsa. 6:1-2a, 3-8Is 6:1-2a, 3-8
Responsorial PsalmPs. 138:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 7-8 (1c)Ps 138:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 7-8 (1c)

Overview & Insights

"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory." (Isaiah 6:3)

In a temple vision Isaiah sees the Lord enthroned high and lifted up while seraphim call out "Holy, holy, holy." Overcome by his own uncleanness, he is purified by a burning coal and then answers God's call with "Here am I; send me."

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Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13]Commentary on Is 6:1-8 [9-13] Working Preacher

Luther Seminary commentary on the call narrative's pattern of confrontation, commission, objection, and reassurance.

Isaiah 6:1-13 CommentaryIs 6:1-13 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Reformed preaching commentary on the seraphim's triple holy proclaiming Yahweh's sheer otherness and nearness.

Isaiah 6 CommentaryIs 6 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's verse by verse reading of Isaiah's vision, cleansing, and commissioning.

Isaiah 6:1 CommentariesIs 6:1 Commentaries BibleHub

Aggregated classic commentary on Isaiah seeing the Lord high and lifted up.

Isaiah 6 CommentaryIs 6 Commentary Precept Austin

Deep verse by verse study notes gathering many conservative scholars on Isaiah's throne vision and call.

Background & Word Study

Isaiah 6:1 InterlinearIs 6:1 Interlinear BibleHub

Hebrew word by word with parsing for holy, glory, and here am I.

Isaiah 6 | Sefaria LibraryIs 6 | Sefaria Library Sefaria

Hebrew text with the Jewish Publication Society translation on Isaiah's throne room vision.

The Church Fathers

Isaiah 6 - Catena Bible & CommentariesIs 6 - Catena Bible & Commentaries Catena

Patristic comment reading the seraphim's holy, holy, holy as a witness to the Trinity.

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