Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
I . . . us—The change of number indicates the Trinity (compare Genesis 1:26; Genesis 11:7). Though not a sure argument for the doctrine, for the plural may indicate merely majesty, it accords with that truth proved elsewhere.
Whom . . . who—implying that few would be willing to bear the self-denial which the delivering of such an unwelcome message to the Jews would require on the part of the messenger (compare I Chronicles 29:5).
Here am I—prompt zeal, now that he has been specially qualified for it (Isaiah 6:7; compare I Samuel 3:10-11; Acts 9:6).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 6:8:
Job 38:35
Psalms 11:7
Song of Solomon 4:3
Isaiah 1:1
Isaiah 6:1
Amos 9:1
Matthew 5:8
Matthew 23:39
John 12:41
Romans 10:21
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