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A tenth portion in it - "It" is the land of Judah. If we walk in the light of His Word, we are going to see exactly what Isaiah saw -- that we are undone and men of unclean lips. When Job came into the presence of God, he no longer wanted to talk about maintaining his righteousness. Page183. Isaiah 6:10 RENDER THE HEARTS OF THIS PEOPLE INSENSITIVE, THEIR EARS DULL, AND THEIR EYES DIM, OTHERWISE (LEST) THEY MIGHT SEE WITH THEIR EYES, HEAR WITH THEIR EARS, UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR HEARTS, AND RETURN AND BE HEALED. Not just to terminate a thing but carry out to full, to carry through completely.) The foundations of the thresholds trembled - the bases of the thresholds shook. (Listen free online - Isaiah 6:6-8.mp3)(See context in Thru the Bible), Paul reminded his young disciple Timothy of the importance of the principle of Biblically based "separation" (not exclusiveness or becoming part of an "elite") from potentially corrupting influences, if we would be used by God, Therefore (based on the preceding truth), if a man cleanses himself from these things, (Ed: Some interpret this as "these people") he will be a vessel for honor (precious, valuable), sanctified (set apart from the common and profane uses and readied for holy, consecrated uses), useful to the Master, prepared for every good (God - Jn 15:5 type) work. The seraphim Isaiah saw are magnificent beings. These are frightening words to me, for my heart too often "prone to wander, Lord I feel it", and it always crosses my mind that God might do just this to my heart! Or in awe of you be still? Humility is the elevator to spiritual greatness. March 27, 2018 Isaiah 53 has to be the best news for sinners, and that's all of us. Thus this "emphatic Semitic triplet" underscores God's extreme/unsurpassed level of holiness, an infinite degree of holiness. The IVP New Testament Commentary Series (Lk 5:1). Spurgeon comments that: the light about Him as a monarch puts on his robe. One cannot be dogmatic (in my opinion). Damah - 15x in 14v in the NAS - Ps 49:12, 20; Isa 6:5; 15:1; Jer 6:2; 14:17; 47:5; Lam 3:49; Hos 4:5, 6; 10:7, 15; Obad 1:5; Zeph 1:11. Wiersbe -The prophet knew that he could not faithfully preach for the Lord unless he was prepared and cleansed. Its great to realize that in heaven we will finally be free from the presence and power of sin, both our own sin and the evil that surrounds us. Skinner explains that "As the terebinth and oak when cut down retain the principle of vitality in their roots, which will again spring up into a great tree (cf. Behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child" (Jer 1:6). This was true in the nations around Israel, as well. All that changed, however, when Uzziah died. THEN I SAID, HERE AM I. In addition Isaiah is the agent in achieving this effect. Justified, from sin set free! No earthly king could help Judah in that hour. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in. (1 Ki 8:10, 11, 12), Tony Garland in his discussion of The Abiding Presence of God (take a moment to read this insightful discussion) writes that. Therefore, we need to have the redemption of Christ applied to our lives again and again and again. For example, at the completion of Solomons Temple (note) in Jerusalem, It happened that when the priests came from the holy place, the cloud filled the house of the Lord, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord. Even with our best intentions and desires, our worship of God is imperfect. Every hope I must abandon! Pastor John MacArthur. In other words, it is the displaying of God to the world. Luke-Acts Its a familiar passage, often associated with missions conferences or sermons on Gods holiness, and rightly so. In a vision, Isaiah saw God's holiness and glory, and he was utterly overwhelmed. Hymns Project Him - Is a collective pronoun which includes the company of the seraphim. Pauline Epistles Perhaps this is a preview of believers calling out to other believers in a symphony of praise to God. (Moody). John MacArthur shows you why Isaiah 53 is rightly called the first gospel, foreshadowing the writings of the New Testament. Ironside -Even though the Word seemed to have no other effect than to harden them in their sins and rebellion, Isaiah was to proclaim the message faithfully. 15:5; 2 Chr 26:20, 21). Motyer adds that:As we speak of a sum of money as sufficient to cover a debt, so kipper/koper is the payment of whatever divine justice sees as sufficient to cover the sinners debt, the death of the substitute sacrifice on the altar. Beloved, we all do well to ponder the truth that the Lord always fulfills His Word, even though the fulfillment may be long in coming. New Testament Studies, Books of the Bible Matthew, MacArthur Bible Studies John MacArthur $10.49 $14.99 Save 30% It is obvious that the phrase to see God is used in two different senses. There is a wonderful word of encouragement here: God quickly answers prayer and cleanses us (1John 1:9). In the OT the terms for smoke appear chiefly in three contexts: theophanic portrayals (Ex 4:5, 19:18, 40:38, Ps 104:32, Ps 144:5), descriptions of mundane events whether actual or prophesied, and comparisons or figurative descriptions (eg, anger of God, Ps 74:1, 80:4). All veiling their sight, With two they covered their feet, in acknowledgment of the lowliness of their glorious service. retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. At the heart of the idea of a Temple is the abiding presence of God. On the surface it seems to indicate Isaiah's hardening ministry will prevent genuine repentance. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), Motyer observes that "The two verbs, has touched and is taken away, are co-ordinate perfects, stressing that as soon as the one happened the other happened also. Recognizing Jesus identity and thus his inherent holiness made Simon painfully aware of his own sinfulness. In fact Paul says that God dwells in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen or can see (1 Tim. J Vernon McGee applies this grand scene to our everyday lives noting that, if we would see Him today in that (high and lifted up) position, we would be delivered from low living. 23:10; Lk 6:46); (b) the servants right to direction in service (Isa 6:8, 9, 10, 11). When we are willing to depend on Him, He will not put us out of the fishing business, and He will not throw us overboard. They are likely to stare, take pictures, buy postcards, and go home with another vacation memory. Roosevelt won a third term by defeating Republican nominee Wendell Willkie in the 1940 United States . General Epistles Grogan writes that "This verse teaches us that in order to be an effective channel for Gods penetrating word, the power of that word must be felt in the persons own conscience. Luke-Acts Ezekiel They need to confess the sins in their lives, because their service will be sterile and frustrating until that takes place. Matthew Him who called out - One seraphim calling out to another. Isaiah was a contemporary of Hosea and Micah. The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction & Commentary. But now power is in question, and it is not the Lord (Adonai) but Jehovah (Lord) who answers (referring to creation power)and Jehovah said unto him, Who hath made mans mouth? John says, Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus glory and spoke about him (John 12:41). God then took the initiative to spiritually cleanse Isaiah. (Listen free online - Isaiah 6:1.mp3 Isaiah 6:2.mp3 Isaiah 6:3-5.mp3 Isaiah 6:6-8.mp3 Isaiah 6:9-13.mp3)(See context in Thru the Bible), Ironside feels that the altar ultimately pictures. THE GOSPEL IN ISAIAH (See context in Bible Knowledge Commentary) (Bolding added), It appears evident, from this passage, that the glory which the prophet saw was the glory of Jehovah: John, therefore, saying here that it was the glory of Jesus, shows that he considered Jesus to be Jehovah. God will not forever offer the pearls of His grace and salvation to those spiritual swine who continually trample them in the dust. Isaiah written by John A Martin. Thus it is not surprising that of the 78 uses almost half are found in Leviticus. A. (Source: The Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Translation: 1995. April 25, 2013. . Thus, this verse is another important link in the chain of evidence that proves Jesus Christ to be God. Through that sacrifice alone could iniquity be purged and sin be put away (He 9:13, 14-notes). They were in the presence of Jesus. (Ibid), Constable notes that "Many preachers of this passage have pointed out that the order of events is very significant. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books) (Bolding added), In Isaiah 6 the prophet was described as seeing the glory of God. 1. Note that in Isa 6:5 Isaiah laments that he is morally unworthy to be in the King's presence. MacArthur also referred to other biblical figures, such as the prophet Isaiah and the apostle Paul who delivered messages of judgment and that it was "too late" for some to be saved, respectively. When called by God to prophesy, in the year of King Uzziahs death (ca. Thomas Burgess 11. The judgment of God means that they will continue this way. When he had seen God, he could see himself. The nation, consisting of the remnant, will, under the hand of their Messiah-Deliverer, revive and be glorified (see Isa 11:1-note). We teach that there is but one living and true God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5-7; 1 Corinthians 8:4), an infinite, all-knowing Spirit (John 4:24), perfect in all His attributes, one in essence, eternally existing in three PersonsFather, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)each equally deserving worship and obedience. His writing features a range of 2,186 different words, compared to 1,535 in Ezekiel, 1,653 in Jeremiah, and 2,170 in the Psalms. Praise God for godly music which lifts our souls to the throne room of God in Heaven! 19:9ff. John MacArthur Not one single word of lament for the lives affected by this disease in their community. -Deut 32:15 (used twice); Neh 9:25; Isa 6:10; Jer 5:28. Series: The Gospel According to God. It seems to demand some reflection. Your joys, pains, sacrifices, and triumphs last for a moment before disappearing forev If you are nothing more than a cosmic accident, your life doesn't matter. Do you ponder your true helplessness and vulnerability apart from Christ? Jacob said, I have seen God face to face (Gen. 32:30). This is a solemn warning for all who are outside of Christ to take heed and to come to Him in faith. But one man there was who did respond and that in a very definite way (Ed: Referring of course to the prophet Isaiah, who had ears to hear and eyes to see the supernatural! ISAIAH 6:1-4.I SAW THE LORD SITTING ON A THRONE 1 In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple. God will send upon them a deluding influence (Their repeated rejection reaps righteous retribution from God!) The New Testament Fatal wounds proclaim His praise! The Scorned Servant of Jehovah, Part 2B. Shamen/saman - NAS = fat(1), grew fat(2), grown fat(1), insensitive(1), render(1). Johannine Writings A final question which needs to be answered is why Isaiah was to preach and call the nation to repentance which was already judicially blind. This judgment by Christ is by our apostle proved from an Old Testament prophecy which certainly refers to Jehovah himself. Rather this hardening is the outworking of the message of Pr 29:1. As we do, we, too, will respond with genuine gratitude and commitment to God; well experience the motivating power of the gospel, and our lives will be progressively transformed. Will I dance for you Jesus, (cf Ex. Reflect back on Andrew Murrays prayer. 20:7). Ray Pritchard - Once Peter realized who Jesus really wasthe true Son of God from heavenhe saw himself in a new light. of Scripture. What overwhelmed him with this keen sense of his vileness? 11 Jesus answered them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. And the LORD will be King over all the earth; in that day the LORD will be the only one, and His name the only one. B & H Publishing Group, See a detailed discussion addressing the question, A Commentary, Critical and Explanatory, on the Old and New Testaments, Names Of God Nathan Stone Books. Vine says it should be rendered "His glory is the fullness of the whole earth". But God's redeeming grace hastened to meet his need, applying to his lips a coal from the incense altar (originally from the altar of blood sacrifice; cf. In Exodus we see how Pharaoh's decision to harden his heart was followed later by Divine hardening. Isaiah 6 - Isaiah's Conviction, Cleansing and Call A. Though the closing years of Uzziahs reign were filled with disobedience to God, this Judean monarch, in comparison with many other kings, was still considered godly, for he did right in the sight of the Lord (2Ki 15:3). Over the past few days, we may have given you the idea that forgiveness is only pleasure. Whenever you read in the Old Testament that any man saw the Lord, understand it of the Second Person of the Divine Trinity, the Lord Jesus Christ. And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him. With two he covered his face. When Paul said this, he was not a lost sinner but a saint of God, learning the lesson from God that he needed to walk in the Spirit because he could not live for God by himself. 83, 92, 27, 35, 37, 68, 109, 23, 24 35,114, 91, 121. Isaiah 6:1IN THE YEAR OF KING UZZIAH'S DEATH, I SAW THE LORD SITTING ON A THRONE, LOFTY AND EXALTED, WITH THE TRAIN OF HIS ROBE FILLING THE TEMPLE: To help keep this chapter in context observe the preceding table and the following outline adapted from Talk Thru the Bible which summarizes the first section of Isaiah dealing primarily with prophecies concerning the Kingdom of Judah, E The Destruction of Israel by Assyria Isa 7:110:4, 2 Sign of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz Isa 8:122, 3 Prophecy of the Messiahs Birth Isa 9:17, F The Destruction of Assyria by God Isa 10:512:6, 3 Restoration of the Messiahs Kingdom Isa 11:116, 4 Thanksgiving in the Messiahs Kingdom Isa 12:16, 790 - Uzziah (790-739BC) becomes king of Judah, reigns 52 years, 759 - Jotham becomes king of Judah assuming reign when Uzziah becomes leprous, 742 - Micah begins his prophetic ministry (cp ministry to Hezekiah Jer 26:18, 19, Mic 3:12), 739 - Isaiah begins prophetic ministry in year King Uzziah died (Isa 6:1f), 731 - Ahaz becomes king of Judah (2Ki 15:38, 16:1, 2Chr 28:1), 726 - Hezekiah becomes 12th king of Judah (2Ki 16:20, 18:1,2) and one of 3 best (2Ki 18:5), 722 - Shalmaneser (2Ki 17:3, 18:9) dies while besieging Samaria, Sargon seizes crown, 722 - Sargon of Assyria (Sargon) (Is 20:1) conquers Samaria (2Ki 17:6, 18:9, 10, 11, 12), 701 - Sennacherib (son of Sargon) of Assyria lays siege to Jerusalem, 695 - Manasseh becomes king of Judah (2Ki 21:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12), 586 - Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquers Judah. Zec 7:11, 12 looks back to the pre-exilic era (cf. Moody Publishers). His focus on unclean lips may foreshadow his calling, but more likely signals that he understood how far short his worship fell of Gods worthiness. How easy it must have been to focus ones hopes and trust upon a king like that. John MacArthur is pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California and president of The Master's College and Seminary. He is "set apart" from His subjects in a moral sense as well. We must come to the Mercy-Seat (Christ Himself) that we may obtain mercy." Isaiah 6 can be divided into two main sections, Isaiah 6:1-7 - Isaiah's Vision and Cleansing, Isaiah 6:8-13 - Isaiah's Call and Commission, A C Gaebelein has the following outline for Isaiah 6, The limitation of the judgment (Is 6:11, 12, 13). The Master has a right to expect obedience. He will use us. In the year of King Uzziahs death mine eyes have seen the king. (See context inThe Book of Isaiah, Chapters 139), Warren Wiersbe has an interesting thought on the significance of Isaiah 6, Anyone reading Isaiahs first two messages (Isaiah 1-5) might be inclined to ask, What right does this man have to pronounce judgment on the leaders of our land and the many worshipers in the temple? The answer is in this chapter: Isaiahs account of his call to ministry. All high and lofty views of its own false glory annihilated by clear and close views of the true glory of Jesus. Jesus has taken Peters humble faith and scared him to death with Gods presence. We also catch a glimpse of the ceaseless worship that the angels of heaven render to God (Isa 6:3, cf. 0:36. In the OT glory is a technical term for Gods manifest presence (Ex 16:7), often connected with the Shekinah glory cloud (Ex 16:10) and with the Ark of the Covenant. 6, he sought the Lord for understanding and instruction When he saw Him in the temple, he pronounced a woe on himself: Isaiah realized two things in ch. During the reign of Uzziah, Judah was politically and militarily at her height, but chapters 15 show that her spiritual, moral, and social ills had reached the crisis state. The commission of Isaiah gives us another illustration of the right of Adonai, the Lord, to expect absolute obedience from His servants (Isa. 1 John Moses feels his weakness and incompetence, and Moses said unto the LORD [Jehovah], O my Lord [Adonai], I am not eloquent, etc. Isaiah 6), but also to the great Suffering Servant prophecy of Isaiah 53 (v. 38). Is there not a principle here for believers today? It is that good! THEN HE HEARD THE LORD. The problem with many of us today is that we don't walk in the light of the Word of God. The Whole Bible What the Master commands of His bond-servants, He always enables. Acknowledge your "ruined" state and cry out for God's cleansing. 16:5; Is. We see a similar "judicial hardening" of men in the last days (during Daniel's Seventieth Week = the Tribulation), Paul describing the time when, that lawless one (Antichrist) will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming (Second Coming of Messiah), that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders, and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because (Here is the root cause of why God "hardens" hearts - His judicial hardening) they did not receive the love of the truth (They made a volitional choice to reject the only Truth that gives life Jn 14:6 and sets free Jn 8:31, 32) so as to be saved. The quiet passionate insistence of His "Follow Me" (Mt 4:19, 8:22, 9:9, 16:24, 19:21) was spoken to men with every power wide awake. Revelation, Search Wikipedia using spiritual discretion, hough the people would not pay attention, Isaiah was to continue to prophesy of the Babylonian deportation. He was married and had two sons who bore symbolic names: Shear-jashub (a remnant shall return, 7:3) and Maher-shalalhash-baz (hasting to the spoil, hurrying to the prey, 8:3). They also speak on the call of Isaiah and his response to God. (Ibid), Wycliffe Bible Commentary asks "How could the prophet's impure lips repeat that angelic song? As an aside, this surely points to an amazing display of grace from God to man, that the man Isaiah would even be permitted to look upon such a sight without dying (cf Ex 33:20, Jn 1:18, 6:46, 14:9, Col 1:15-note, 1Ti 6:16), Thine angels adore Thee, God is under no obligation to forgive all sinners. This generation is being confirmed in its rebellion and will not be given another chance. He then could say, "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ" (Php 3:7-note). (Beasley-Murray, G. R. (2002). Fallen mankinds only hope is the gracious character of God and the self-giving work of Christ. This is the only way He can be approached. Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him (Revelation 1:7). But what would happen if a human being were to look on the eternal God? Long before Cyrus, king of Persia appeared on the scene, Isaiah named him as Judahs deliverer from the Babylonian captivity (44:28; 45:1). Major Prophets The Lord with the sound of a trumpet. A tribe or village prone to violence invariably creates gods whom they believe delight in violence and blood. Nahum The temple - What Temple? At a later time in his life he would doubtless have said, Stay with me and do not leave me. Peters words exactly express the first feelings a person has when he is brought into close contact with God. Then after the prophet's confession and cleansing in preparation for his service, he hears a voice saying: "Whom shall I send and who will go for us?". For details about this sermon and for related resources, click here: https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/80-324 To receive John MacArthurs monthly letter, as well as free resources by mail, click here: https://www.gty.org/home/newtogty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracetoyou Twitter: https://twitter.com/gracetoyou Google +: https://plus.google.com/+gracetoyou Copyright 2007, Grace to You. Irving Jensen: Matthew's reporting skips most of the first year of Jesus' ministry. What Tozer said about the importance of his view of God can be said about each one of us. MacArthur New Testament Commentary Ser. Moody Publishers, The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95, Be Comforted (Isaiah): Feeling Secure in the Arms of God, New American Commentary: Volume 15a: Isaiah 1-39. Simon Peter represents all disciples. (See context in The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: Old Testament), How could this (Isa 6:9,10) be the message of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1Ti 2:3, 4)? Irregardless, the important point is that the "burning" would not result in complete destruction, for God would preserve a holy remnant. Rather His hardening is an element of His righteous judgment on recalcitrant sinners. Isaiah 53:1-3. Daniel depicts this final destruction of the Gentile nations by Messiah as a Stone (Messiah) that returns to crush Nebuchadnezzar's statue which symbolizes all of the anti-God, anti-Christ nations of the world. What is to be heard is the message of God through Isaiah, and what is to be seen are the works of God which prominently display His providence. And something new is entering his hearthumility. 40:30; Ezek. It will again be subject to burning - This is a difficult phrase. Isaiah 6:5 THEN I SAID, "WOE IS ME, FOR I AM RUINED! John Men's Acappella. NAS = cease(1), completely cut off(1), cut off(2), destroy(1), destroyed(1), perish(2), ruined(5), silenced(1), unceasingly*(1). Ahaz was 25 when he began to reign in Judah and he reigned until age 41 (2 Chr. As in Isaiah 6:9 the imperatival forms should be taken as rhetorical and as anticipating the people's response. When he saw what Jesus did in supplying such a huge haul of fish, he recognized Jesus as the Messiah. Peter could not stand the contrast between the purity and power of Christ and his own sinfulness. (, The Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Translation: 1995. Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. Neither can be discarded. High on a lofty throne, in splendor bright, They are listed to help give the reader have a general idea of the relationship of historical events in Isaiah's time. This is condescending grace indeed! (Bolding added), The glory of God that Isaiah saw in his vision (Isa 6:1-4) is identified with the glory of the Logos-Son, in accordance with John 1:18 and 17:5. In contrast, slaves had no other option but to obey their master (see, for example, Ge 24:112). Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, Eyes dim see - So they cannot perceive God's message. Whenever the invisible God becomes visible, and whenever the omnipresence of God is localized, this is the Shechinah Glory. Before he announced any woes on others, he first confessed his own sin and said, Woe is me! He saw the Holy One of Israel, and he could not keep silent A great king may have left his throne on earth, but the greatest King was still seated on the throne of heaven. We suggest that you use a physical object to help yourself grasp spiritual truth more vividly. Will I be able to speak at all? Too many Christians want to hold on to a "spiritual experience" with the Lord, rather than be prepared to go out to share the Lord with others. 2 Peter SEND ME! Isaiahs preaching was therefore to be a part of the judgment of God resulting in judicial blindness upon the nation. (Names Of God Nathan Stone Books. (Isaiah - Expository Notes), From this passage one can conclude that the servants of the Holy King may be called upon to. The reaction of Isaiah to such a vision is revolutionary. Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see; Maybe at your last backyard barbecue, the wind blew a bit of hot ash from your charcoal grill and singed your skin. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Enduring Word Bible Commentary Isaiah Chapter 6, Isaiah 1-44 Devotionals & Sermon Illustrations, Isaiah 45-66 Devotionals & Sermon Illustrations, Isaiah Devotionals & Sermon Illustrations-Our Daily Bread, 1Ki 22:19; Job 1:6; Da 7:10; Zech 3:4; Luke 1:10; Rev 7:11, Ex 15:20,21; Ezra 3:11; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10) (Ex 15:11; Rev 4:8,9; 15:3,4) (Isa 11:9,10; 24:16; 40:5; Nu 14:21; Ps 19:1, 2, 3; 57:11; 72:19; Hab 2:14; Zec 14:9; Ep 1:18). It was a time of national darkness, for Uzziah, Judah's great king, had died. What will happen, then, when such a king dies, and coupled with that death there comes the recognition that a resurgent Assyria is pushing nearer and nearer? Scripture Isaiah 6 Sort Bible Verse. But whether suddenly or slowly, we should aim to increase our awareness of Gods holiness and our sinfulness, coupled with an ever-deepening understanding of the meaning and application of the gospel. Let every one pray for the enlightening of the Holy Spirit, that he may perceive how precious are the Divine mercies, by which alone we are secured against this dreadful danger. Who did Isaiah see? There are too many people today who are asked to do something in the church who first of all ought to get cleansed and straightened out with the Lord. Given the solemnity and "heaviness" of the message, Isaiah would need all the divine enablement he could get, especially in view of the fact that the prophet is forewarned that his mission would be (in one sense) an abysmal "failure"! J Vernon McGee - When Simon said, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man. The voice of the Lord - The voice of Adonai, the supreme, sovereign God, the owner of everything, the Master and here Isaiah's Master.