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Isaiah 6:8 Meaning

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

Context Explained

6Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar:

7And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.

8Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

9And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

10Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • Luke 10:2

    Both verses emphasize the need for laborers in God's harvest.

  • Acts 13:2

    The Holy Spirit calls out workers for the mission, similar to Isaiah's response.

  • Romans 10:14

    This verse highlights the importance of being sent to proclaim the Gospel.

Source: Isaiah 6:8