Isaiah Quote by The Church Fathers
““that He should Himself become very man, visible, when He should be the Word giving salvation, Isaiah again says: “Behold, city of Zion: thine eyes shall see our salvation.””
About This Quote
Source Religious Text: Commentary on Isaiah, The Church Fathers, 5th century
The passage emphasizes the Messiah’s incarnation as a visible, saving presence for Zion.
In simple terms: Christ is portrayed as a visible savior.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the tangible aspects of spiritual hope.
Themes
faith
incarnation
salvation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church sermons
- personal devotion
- artistic depiction
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
prophecy
Christology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “visible salvation” mean today?
- How does this view affect personal faith?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary on literal vs. symbolic meaning.
![“Isaiah 9:6–7 says, “For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end”…” quote by Joyce Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c60/joyce-meyer-123_children_isaiah-9-6-7-says-for-to-us-a-child-is-b_3070104.jpg)
![“both the Mosaic law and the grace of the new covenant, as both fitted for the times [at which they were given], were bestowed by one and the same God for the benefit of the human race.” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2e6/the-church-fathers-1438_grace_both-the-mosaic-law-and-the-grace-of-the_10309.jpg)
![“the precepts of an absolutely perfect life, since they are the same in each Testament, have pointed out [to us] the same God, who certainly has promulgated particular laws adapted for each; but the more prominent and the greatest [commandments], without which salvation cannot [be attained], He has…” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/415/the-church-fathers-1438_commandments_the-precepts-of-an-absolutely-perfect-li_33593.jpg)
![“Paul in like manner declares, “Love is the fulfilling of the law:” and [he declares] that when all other things have been destroyed, there shall remain “faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of all is love;” and that apart from the love of God, neither knowledge avails anything, nor the…” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f7d/the-church-fathers-1438_faith-hope_paul-in-like-manner-declares-love-is-the_57515.jpg)
![“Mary, having a man betrothed [to her], and being nevertheless a virgin, by yielding obedience, become the cause of salvation, both to herself and the whole human race.” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3f5/the-church-fathers-1438_human-race_mary-having-a-man-betrothed-to-her-and-b_123405.jpg)
