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Isaiah 6:2

Isaiah 6:1 akjv — In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled…

American King James Version

" In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. "

— Isaiah 6:1, American King James Version

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Isaiah 6 — Context

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In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

2

Above it stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he did fly.

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And one cried to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

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And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke. ¶

Isaiah 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 6:1 say?
Isaiah 6:1 in the American King James Version reads: “ In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. ”
Where is Isaiah 6:1 in the Bible?
Isaiah 6:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 6, verse 1.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 6:1.
What translation should I read Isaiah 6:1 in?
Isaiah 6:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 6:1?
Isaiah 6:1 reads (AKJV): “ In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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