Who was the prophet Isaiah?
Isaiah was a major Old Testament prophet whose visions of judgment and salvation include some of the clearest prophecies of the Messiah, including the suffering servant of Isaiah 53.
Isaiah’s ministry began with a vision of the LORD "high and exalted," where he heard the call "Whom shall I send?" and answered, "Here am I. Send me!"
He warned Judah of coming judgment yet held out hope, foretelling a child called Immanuel and a suffering servant who would bear the sins of many — passages the New Testament applies directly to Jesus.
His book soars between sorrow and comfort, ending with promises of new heavens and a new earth — a span only Isaiah holds together in Scripture.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.