in the Old Testament.14 It could even be suggested that the overwhelming preference for the simple adjective rather than the adjectival noun arises from the impression caused by the threefold ‘holy’ of 6:3. The ambience of the references to the Holy God covers the topics raised in the prophet’s call. There are three notable statements of his transcendence in holiness (5:16; 40:25 57:15) to which may be added the implied transcendence of the Holy One as Creator (41:20), Potter (45:9) and Maker (45:11;