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Yeshayahu's Mission in Chapter 6

Exegetical Approaches

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Initiation to Prophecy

The chapter describes Yeshayahu's appointment to prophecy where he was prepared for and received his overall mission.

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

"אֶת מִי אֶשְׁלַח...  וָאֹמַר הִנְנִי שְׁלָחֵנִי" – The Rid points to these words as proof that the chapter speaks of Yeshayahu's appointment as prophet.

Chronology of the chapters

Unique Mission

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

Re-initiation to Prophecy