Isaiah 6:5

Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.

Cross-references

Isaiah 64:6 Parallel

In Isaiah 64:6, the same prophet declares all human righteousness as filthy — expanding Isaiah's 'unclean lips' to universal sinfulness.

Isaiah 29:13 condemns honoring God with lips while hearts are far—Isaiah's own lips were unclean, contrasting sincere confession with hypocritical lip service.

In Revelation 1:17, John falls as though dead upon seeing Christ, the same fear-of-death reaction Isaiah has.

Jeremiah 9:3–8 Related theme

Jeremiah 9:3-8 describes deceitful tongues—Isaiah's confession of unclean lips fits the prophetic diagnosis of sinful speech in Israel.

In Jeremiah 1:6, Jeremiah says 'I cannot speak, for I am a youth'—another prophet's confession of personal inadequacy for speaking God's word.

In Daniel 10:6-8, Daniel sees a dazzling divine figure and collapses in weakness, similar to Isaiah's overwhelming vision.

Job 42:6 Parallel

In Job 42:6, Job repents in dust and ashes after seeing God, mirroring Isaiah's confession of unworthiness.

Matthew 12:34–37 Related theme

In Matthew 12:34-37, Jesus teaches that the mouth speaks from the heart's abundance—Isaiah's unclean lips reveal his inner sin, connecting speech to character.

Luke 5:8 Parallel

In Luke 5:8, Peter falls before Jesus and confesses his sinfulness, directly paralleling Isaiah's 'woe is me, I am unclean'.

In Judges 13:22, Manoah similarly fears death after seeing God, echoing Isaiah's cry of woe at the divine encounter.

Judges 6:22 Parallel

Judges 6:22 has Gideon crying out in fear after seeing an angel, mirroring Isaiah's 'Woe is me' upon seeing the Lord.

James 3:2 Parallel

James 3:2 says we all stumble in what we say—Isaiah's confession of unclean lips exemplifies this universal struggle with speech.

Exodus 33:20 states no one can see God and live, directly explaining Isaiah's fear of being undone after seeing the Lord.

Exodus 6:30 Parallel

Exodus 6:30 repeats Moses' same complaint of 'uncircumcised lips' before Pharaoh, echoing the same inadequacy as Isaiah's confession.

Exodus 6:12 Parallel

In Exodus 6:12, Moses similarly calls himself 'uncircumcised of lips'—both prophets confess speech unworthiness before God.

James 3:6-10 expands on the tongue's power and corruption, echoing Isaiah's declaration of unclean lips — both address sinful speech.

In Genesis 32:10, Jacob confesses his unworthiness before God, closely mirroring Isaiah's 'woe is me'.

Daniel 9:20 Parallel

In Daniel 9:20, Daniel confesses his own sin and his people's sin — directly parallel to Isaiah's 'man of unclean lips among a people of unclean lips'.

Luke 18:13 Parallel

In Luke 18:13, the tax collector beats his chest and cries 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' — a direct parallel to Isaiah's confession of unclean lips and need for mercy.

In Genesis 18:27, Abraham calls himself 'dust and ashes' before God, paralleling Isaiah's humble 'woe is me'.

Genesis 32:30 records Jacob seeing God face to face and surviving — a parallel theophany to Isaiah's vision that caused him to cry out.

In Leviticus 13:45, the leper cries 'Unclean!'—Isaiah adopts this same self-declaration of ritual impurity, applying it to his lips.

Job 40:4 Parallel

In Job 40:4, Job's confession of insignificance and silence before God closely parallels Isaiah's humble admission of unworthiness.

Job 9:20 Parallel

In Job 9:20, Job says his own mouth would condemn him—Isaiah's confession of unclean lips similarly acknowledges that his speech exposes his sin.

Philippians 3:9 Related theme

Philippians 3:9 shows Paul renouncing his own righteousness for Christ's—similar to Isaiah's recognition that he cannot stand in his own purity.

In 2 Samuel 6:9, David fears the Lord's holiness after Uzzah's death—similar to Isaiah's terror at seeing God.

Ezekiel 33:31 describes people who speak love but whose hearts are greedy — contrasting with Isaiah's honest confession of unclean lips.

Luke 2:9 Parallel

In Luke 2:9, the shepherds are terrified by the glory of the Lord — a parallel reaction of fear to divine glory, like Isaiah's 'Woe is me!'.

In Zechariah 3:4, Joshua's filthy garments are removed — a parallel to Isaiah's unclean lips, both symbolizing sin needing cleansing.

In Habakkuk 3:16, the prophet trembles at God's coming, a physical reaction akin to Isaiah's terror at the vision.

In Proverbs 18:12, humility precedes honor — Isaiah's humble confession exemplifies this principle before divine glory.

In Jeremiah 23:9, the prophet similarly feels undone by God's word — broken bones and staggering like a drunkard, echoing Isaiah's terror at divine holiness.

In Ezekiel 36:31, remembering past sins leads to self-loathing — a parallel to Isaiah's confession of unclean lips and dwelling among unclean people.

Luke 17:10 Related theme

In Luke 17:10, Jesus teaches that servants should say 'we are unworthy' — a parallel attitude of humility and recognition of unworthiness before God.

Romans 7:14 Related theme

Romans 7:14 mirrors Isaiah's confession—Paul admits being carnal and sold under sin, a similar acknowledgment of human sinfulness.

Romans 7:21 Related theme

Romans 7:21 describes Paul's discovery of sin's constant presence—similar to Isaiah's realization of uncleanness before a holy God.