Isaiah 6:6 Parallel Translations

Then one of the angels flew to me. In his hand was a burning coal that he had taken from the altar with tongs.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Then 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:

ASV:

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

BBE:

Then a winged one came to me with a burning coal in his hand, which he had taken from off the altar with the fire-spoon.

DBY:

And one of the seraphim flew unto me, and he had in his hand a glowing coal, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar;

ERV:

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

JPS:

Then flew unto me one of the seraphim, with a glowing stone in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar;

WBS:

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

WEB:

Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar.

YLT:

And flee unto me doth one of the seraphs, and in his hand a burning coal, (with tongs he hath taken it from off the altar,)

Isaiah 6:6 Cross References

XREF:

Revelation 8:3 Another angel came and stood at the altar, holding a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, so that he might add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before the throne. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

6:6 Then one of the seraphims flew to me, having a live coal in his hand, [which] he had taken with the tongs from off the {m} altar:
(m) Of the burnt offerings where the fire never went out.

WES:

6:6 Flew - By God's command. A coal - Both a token and an instrument of purification. The altar - Of burnt - offering.

MHC:

6:1-8 In this figurative vision, the temple is thrown open to view, even to the most holy place. The prophet, standing outside the temple, sees the Divine Presence seated on the mercy-seat, raised over the ark of the covenant, between the cherubim and seraphim, and the Divine glory filled the whole temple. See God upon his throne. This vision is explained, Joh 12:41, that Isaiah now saw Christ's glory, and spake of Him, which is a full proof that our Saviour is God. In Christ Jesus, God is seated on a throne of grace; and through him the way into the holiest is laid open. See God's temple, his church on earth, filled with his glory. His train, the skirts of his robes, filled the temple, the whole world, for it is all God's temple. And yet he dwells in every contrite heart. See the blessed attendants by whom his government is served. Above the throne stood the holy angels, called seraphim, which means burners; they burn in love to God, and zeal for his glory against sin. The seraphim showing their faces veiled, declares that they are ready to yield obedience to all God's commands, though they do not understand the secret reasons of his counsels, government, or promises. All vain-glory, ambition, ignorance, and pride, would be done away by one view of Christ in his glory. This awful vision of the Divine Majesty overwhelmed the prophet with a sense of his own vileness. We are undone if there is not a Mediator between us and this holy God. A glimpse of heavenly glory is enough to convince us that all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. Nor is there a man that would dare to speak to the Lord, if he saw the justice, holiness, and majesty of God, without discerning his glorious mercy and grace in Jesus Christ. The live coal may denote the assurance given to the prophet, of pardon, and acceptance in his work, through the atonement of Christ. Nothing is powerful to cleanse and comfort the soul, but what is taken from Christ's satisfaction and intercession. The taking away sin is necessary to our speaking with confidence and comfort, either to God in prayer, or from God in preaching; and those shall have their sin taken away who complain of it as a burden, and see themselves in danger of being undone by it. It is great comfort to those whom God sends, that they go for God, and may therefore speak in his name, assured that he will bear them out.

CONC:

Altar Burning Coal Fire-spoon Flee Flew Glowing Seraphim Seraphims Seraphs Stone Tongs Winged

Altar Burning Coal Flee Flew Glowing Hand Live Seraphim Seraphims Seraphs Stone Tongs Winged

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