And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
And one called out to another, saying, 'Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of armies! The whole earth is filled with his glory.'
The heavenly beings are declaring that God is completely pure and set apart, and his magnificent presence fills the entire earth.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, chapter 6, the prophet Isaiah experiences a vision of God in the temple during the year that King Uzziah died, a time of political transition in Judah amid growing threats from neighboring nations. In this vision, seraphim angels call to one another, repeatedly declaring God's holiness to emphasize His unmatched purity and glory, which sets the stage for Isaiah's commissioning as a prophet. This event reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereign presence, calling attention to His holiness in contrast to human sinfulness.
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