How does Psalm 99:5 connect with the holiness of God in Isaiah 6:3? Setting the Passages Side by Side • Psalm 99:5: “Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!” • Isaiah 6:3: “And they were calling out to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.’” One Holy God, Two Complementary Angles • Psalm 99:5 looks up from earth—calling worshipers to “exalt” and bow at God’s “footstool.” • Isaiah 6:3 looks down from heaven—seraphim proclaiming an unending chorus of “Holy, holy, holy.” • Together they frame a single reality: His holiness fills heaven and earth and invites humble response everywhere in between. Shared Themes That Tie the Texts Together • Elevation of the LORD – Psalm: “Exalt the LORD our God.” – Isaiah: “Holy, holy, holy,” a three-fold elevation of His name. • Focus on His Throne – Psalm speaks of His “footstool,” implying proximity to His throne (cf. 1 Chron 29:23). – Isaiah’s vision places Him “seated on a throne, high and exalted” (Isaiah 6:1). • Universal Scope – Psalm calls every worshiper to bow. – Isaiah’s declaration fills “all the earth” with glory. • Response of Reverence – Psalm demands worship. – Isaiah models awe; even sinless angels cover faces (Isaiah 6:2). Practical Connections for Today • Worship begins with God’s transcendence; casual familiarity vanishes in light of “Holy, holy, holy.” • Bowing at His footstool reminds us that His sovereignty touches everyday ground—kitchens, offices, classrooms. • The holiness that shakes doorposts in Isaiah also steadies hearts in Psalm 99, giving confidence to approach “the throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:16). Supporting Scriptures Reinforcing the Link • Exodus 15:11—“Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? … majestic in holiness.” • 1 Peter 1:15-16—“Be holy, for I am holy.” The heavenly anthem sets the earthly calling. • Revelation 4:8—The “Holy, holy, holy” resounds eternally, showing Isaiah’s vision stretches to the end of time. Takeaway Psalm 99:5 invites us to exalt the LORD from earth; Isaiah 6:3 reveals why that exaltation is warranted—His thrice-declared, all-encompassing holiness. The footstool and the throne meet in one seamless glory, calling every believer to wholehearted, reverent worship. |
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