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Isaiah

Isaiah in the Bible — the prophet and son of Amoz (2KI 19:2). Referenced in 6 scripture passages.

Name meaning: the salvation of the Lord

Profile

Gender
male
Scripture References
6 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
4 connections

Biography

One of the greatest Old Testament prophets, Isaiah ministered in Judah during the reigns of four kings. His prophecies addressed both immediate political crises and the distant messianic future. Isaiah's vision of God's holiness in the temple transformed his life and ministry. He prophesied extensively about the coming Messiah, the suffering servant, and the restoration of Israel. His book contains some of Scripture's most beautiful passages about salvation and God's glory.

Significance

Isaiah is the 'evangelical prophet' whose detailed messianic prophecies (virgin birth, suffering servant, government on His shoulders) are quoted more in the New Testament than any other prophet. He presents the most comprehensive Old Testament picture of Christ's first and second comings.

Key Events

Vision of God's holiness in the temple(Isaiah 6:1-8)
Prophecy of Immanuel to King Ahaz(Isaiah 7:14)
Prophecy to King Hezekiah about deliverance(Isaiah 37:6-7)
Prophecy of the suffering servant(Isaiah 53)
Prophecy of new heavens and new earth(Isaiah 65:17)

Names & Labels (2)

Isaiahproper name
Hebrew
יְשַׁעְיָהוּ
Transliteration
yəsəhyahu
Meaning
y-h-v-h saves
Greek
Ησαιαν
Reference
2KI 19:2
Strong's
H3470
My servant IsaiahtitleGiven by God
Hebrew
עַבְדִּי יְשַׁעְיָהוּ
Transliteration
avədiy yəshaəyahu
Meaning
servant [of mine] Isaiah
Greek
Ησαιας ὁ παῖς
Reference
ISA 20:3
Strong's
H5650, H3470

Family & Relationships (4)

son

Amoz(2KI 19:2)

father

Shear-jashub(ISA 7:3)
Immanuel(ISA 8:3)

servant

YHVH(ISA 20:3)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Isaiah in the Bible?

Isaiah is described in the Bible as the prophet and son of Amoz (2KI 19:2).

What does the name Isaiah mean?

The name Isaiah means “the salvation of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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