Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory."

◄ Isaiah 6:3 ►

New International Version
And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”

New Living Translation
They were calling out to each other, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Heaven’s Armies! The whole earth is filled with his glory!”

English Standard Version
And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!”

Berean Standard Bible
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

King James Bible
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

New King James Version
And one cried to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!”

New American Standard Bible
And one called out to another and said, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of armies. The whole earth is full of His glory.”

NASB 1995
And one called out to another and said, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, The whole earth is full of His glory.”

NASB 1977
And one called out to another and said, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, The whole earth is full of His glory.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And one called out to another and said, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is Yahweh of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory.”

Amplified Bible
And one called out to another, saying, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is filled with His glory.”

Christian Standard Bible
And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Armies; his glory fills the whole earth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; His glory fills the whole earth.

American Standard Version
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is Jehovah of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

Contemporary English Version
as they shouted, "Holy, holy, holy, LORD All-Powerful! The earth is filled with your glory."

English Revised Version
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They called to each other and said, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Armies! The whole earth is filled with his glory."

Good News Translation
They were calling out to each other: "Holy, holy, holy! The LORD Almighty is holy! His glory fills the world."

International Standard Version
They kept on calling to each other: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of the Heavenly Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!"

Majority Standard Bible
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

NET Bible
They called out to one another, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord who commands armies! His majestic splendor fills the entire earth!"

New Heart English Bible
One called to another, and said, "Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts. The whole earth is full of his glory."

Webster's Bible Translation
And one cried to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

World English Bible
One called to another, and said, “Holy, holy, holy, is Yahweh of Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And this one has called to that, and has said: “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, [is] YHWH of Hosts, "" The fullness of all the earth [is] His glory!”

Young's Literal Translation
And this one hath called unto that, and hath said: 'Holy, Holy, Holy, is Jehovah of Hosts, The fulness of all the earth is His glory.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And this called to this, and said, Holy, holy, holy, Jehovah of armies: all the earth full of his glory.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And they cried one to another, and said: Holy, holy, holy, the Lord God of hosts, all the earth is full of his glory.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they were crying out to one another, and saying: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God of hosts! All the earth is filled with his glory!”

New American Bible
One cried out to the other: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts! All the earth is filled with his glory!”

New Revised Standard Version
And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And one called to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they were calling, this one to that one, and they were saying, “Holy, holy, holy, LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, for all of the Earth is filled with his praises!”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And one called unto another, and said: Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And one cried to the other, and they said, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Isaiah's Vision of the Lord in His Glory
…2Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” 4At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke.…

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Cross References

Revelation 4:8
And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Psalm 72:19
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.

Numbers 14:21
“Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD,

Habakkuk 2:14
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

Revelation 5:12-13
In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Psalm 19:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Ezekiel 3:12
Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard a great rumbling sound behind me: “Blessed be the glory of the LORD in His dwelling place!”

Psalm 24:7-10
Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! / Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. / Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! ...

Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

1 Samuel 2:2
There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God.

Revelation 15:3-4
and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! / Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Psalm 99:3
Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy!

Psalm 113:4
The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.

Psalm 148:13
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

Treasury of Scripture

And one cried to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

one cried unto another.

Exodus 15:20,21
And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances…

Ezra 3:11
And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

Psalm 24:7-10
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in…

Holy

Exodus 15:11
Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

Revelation 4:8,9
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come…

Revelation 15:3,4
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints…

the whole earth, etc.

Isaiah 11:9,10
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea…

Isaiah 24:16
From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously.

Isaiah 40:5
And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

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Isaiah 6

1. Isaiah, in a vision of the Lord in his glory
5. Being terrified, has apprehensions removed
8. He offers himself, and is sent to show the obstinacy of the people
13. A remnant shall be saved

Berean Study Bible

And they were calling out to one another
This phrase introduces the scene of heavenly worship, where the seraphim, angelic beings, are engaged in a continuous act of praise. The Hebrew word for "calling out" is "קָרָא" (qara), which implies a loud proclamation or summoning. This reflects the intensity and fervor of their worship, emphasizing the importance of vocal and communal praise in the presence of God. The seraphim's call to one another signifies unity and shared purpose in glorifying God, a model for believers to emulate in their worship practices.

Holy, holy, holy
The repetition of the word "holy" three times is significant. In Hebrew, the word "קָדוֹשׁ" (qadosh) means set apart, sacred, or pure. The thrice-repeated "holy" underscores the absolute and unparalleled holiness of God. This triadic repetition is a Hebrew literary device used to express superlative emphasis, indicating that God's holiness is beyond comparison. It also foreshadows the Trinitarian understanding of God in Christian theology, highlighting the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit's shared essence of holiness.

is the LORD of Hosts
The title "LORD of Hosts" translates the Hebrew "יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת" (YHWH Tzevaot), which conveys God's supreme authority over all heavenly and earthly armies. This title emphasizes God's sovereignty, power, and command over all creation. Historically, this would resonate with the Israelites, who often faced military threats and relied on God's protection. It reassures believers of God's omnipotence and His ability to marshal all forces for His divine purposes.

His glory fills the whole earth
The Hebrew word for "glory" is "כָּבוֹד" (kavod), which denotes weightiness, honor, and splendor. The declaration that God's glory "fills the whole earth" speaks to His omnipresence and the manifestation of His divine attributes throughout creation. This phrase invites believers to recognize God's presence in every aspect of the world and to live in a way that reflects His glory. It also serves as a reminder of the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom, where His glory will be fully realized and acknowledged by all.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(3) And one cried unto another.--So in Psalm 29:9, which, as describing a thunderstorm, favours the suggestion that the lightnings were thought of as the symbols of the fiery seraphim, we read, "in his temple doth every one say, Glory." The threefold repetition, familiar as the Trisagion of the Church's worship, and reproduced in Revelation 4:8 (where "Lord God Almighty" appears as the equivalent of Jehovah Sabaoth), may represent either the mode of utterance, first antiphonal, and then in full chorus, or the Hebrew idiom of the emphasis of a three-fold iteration, as in Jeremiah 7:4; Jeremiah 22:29. Viewed from the standpoint of a later revelation, devout thinkers have naturally seen in it an allusive reference to the glory of Jehovah as seen alike in the past, the present, and the future, which seems the leading idea in Revelation 4:8, or even a faint foreshadowing of the Trinity of Persons in the Unity of the Godhead. Historically we cannot separate it from the name of the Holy One of Israel, which with "the Lord of hosts" was afterwards so prominent in Isaiah's teaching.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 3. - One cried; rather, kept crying (comp. Revelation 4:8, "They rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy"). But the prophet scarcely goes so far; he describes only his vision - they did not rest while the vision was vouchsafed him. Holy, holy, holy. The Church on earth has taken pattern by the Church above; and the "Trisagion" is ever being repeated in one part of the earth or another without ceasing: "Thou continuest holy, O thou Worship of Israel." There is no attribute so essential to God as this. It is for his holiness, more than for anything else, that his creatures worship him. The triple repetition has been understood in all ages of the Church as connected with the doctrine of the Trinity. Holy is he who has created us, and bidden us worship him in the beauty of holiness Holy is he who has redeemed us, and washed away our sins, and made us by profession holy! Holy is he who day by day sanctifies us, and makes us in very deed and truth, so far as we will permit him, holy! The whole earth is full of his glory. Even in heaven the seraphic thoughts are turned to earth, and its relation to its Divine Creator is made the subject of angelic utterances (comp. 1 Corinthians 4:9; Hebrews 12:22). The lesson which they gather from their contemplation, even under all the miserable circumstances of the time, is a cheering one: "The whole earth is full of God's glory." Men, whether they will it or not, are working out God's purposes, advancing his designs, accomplishing the ends that he desires (see Homiletics on Isaiah 5:25-29).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And they
זֶ֤ה (zeh)
Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

called out
וְקָרָ֨א (wə·qā·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

one another:
זֶה֙ (zeh)
Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

Holy,
קָד֧וֹשׁ ׀ (qā·ḏō·wōš)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

holy,
קָד֛וֹשׁ (qā·ḏō·wōš)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

holy
קָד֖וֹשׁ (qā·ḏō·wōš)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

is the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

of Hosts;
צְבָא֑וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

His glory
כְּבוֹדֽוֹ׃ (kə·ḇō·w·ḏōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

fills
מְלֹ֥א (mə·lō)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4393: Fullness, that which fills

all
כָל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the earth.
הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

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