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The Verb That Breathes: Aspect and Theology in Isaiah 6:3

וְקָרָא זֶה אֶל־זֶה וְאָמַר קָדוֹשׁ קָדוֹשׁ קָדוֹשׁ יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת מְלֹא כָל־הָאָרֶץ כְּבוֹדוֹ In the sixth chapter of Isaiah, the prophet stands awestruck before a vision of the divine throne. The seraphim cry out in unison, their voices weaving a tapestry of sanctity that fills the heavens—and our ears. This verse is not only one of the most profound theological declarations in Scripture but also a masterclass in Biblical Hebrew grammar. Today, we will immerse ourselves in a subtle yet powerful grammatical feature embedded in this text: the aspectual nuance of the wayyiqtol form, particularly as it appears in the verb וְאָמַר (and he said).… Learn Hebrew
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