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Major prophet to Judah
Isaiah
8th century BC · c. 740–680 BC
Life
Called in the year King Uzziah died. Prophesied during reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah. Most quoted prophet in the NT.
Saw the Holy One enthroned; foretold Immanuel and the Suffering Servant.
Key Facts
- Vision in the temple — 'Holy, holy, holy'
- Immanuel sign
- Suffering Servant (ch. 53)
- Hezekiah's healing
- Tradition: sawn in two
Why this matters
Premier prophet of the Messiah's person and work.