Yeshayahu's Mission in Chapter 6/2

Yeshayahu's Mission in Chapter 6

Exegetical Approaches

This topic has not yet undergone editorial review

Prophecy of Annunciation

The chapter describes Yeshayahu's appointment to prophecy and his general mission to the nation.

Sources:Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Shemot15:9About Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Shemot, RashiYeshayahu 1:1Yeshayahu 6:1, 5, 7-13About R. Shelomo Yitzchaki, Ibn EzraYeshayahu 1:1Yeshayahu 6About R. Avraham ibn Ezra, RidYeshayahu 6About R. Yeshayah of Trani

Rebuke to Unbelievers 

Yeshayahu's words are aimed at the people who refused to believe in his prophecies, and mocked is words.

Sources:ShadalYeshayahu 6About R. Shemuel David Luzzatto

Warning of Exile 

The prophecy constitutes a warning regarding the upcoming exile.  The sources split regarding whether Yeshayahu is addressing Israel and speaking of the exile of the Ten Tribes or if he is speaking to Yehuda and speaking of their exile as well.

Sources:R. Eliezer of BeaugencyYeshayahu 1:1Yeshayahu 6About R. Eliezer of Beaugency, RadakYeshayahu IntroductionYeshayahu 6About R. David Kimchi, Abarbanel