Isaiah 6:4
And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.
Original Language Analysis
וַיָּנֻ֙עוּ֙
moved
H5128
וַיָּנֻ֙עוּ֙
moved
Strong's:
H5128
Word #:
1 of 8
to waver, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (as subjoined)
אַמּ֣וֹת
And the posts
H520
אַמּ֣וֹת
And the posts
Strong's:
H520
Word #:
2 of 8
properly, a mother (i.e., unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e., a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
הַסִּפִּ֔ים
of the door
H5592
הַסִּפִּ֔ים
of the door
Strong's:
H5592
Word #:
3 of 8
a vestibule (as a limit); also a dish (for holding blood or wine)
הַקּוֹרֵ֑א
of him that cried
H7121
הַקּוֹרֵ֑א
of him that cried
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
5 of 8
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
וְהַבַּ֖יִת
and the house
H1004
וְהַבַּ֖יִת
and the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
6 of 8
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
Historical Context
Solomon's temple dedication included similar glory cloud filling the sanctuary (1 Kings 8:10-11). These manifestations validated divine presence and foreshadow Christ as the true temple (John 2:19-21).
Questions for Reflection
- When was the last time worship evoked genuine awe rather than mere emotional experience?
- How should corporate worship reflect something of heaven's worship described here?
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Analysis & Commentary
The seraphim's cry caused physical effects: shaking door posts and smoke-filled temple. These theophanic elements (earthquake and smoke) recall Sinai (Exodus 19:18) and demonstrate God's power. The temple structure itself responds to holy worship, showing creation's appropriate response to Creator. The smoke (likely from incense and glory cloud) emphasizes God's presence while also veiling His full glory from mortal sight.