Isaiah 40:3

The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 40:3

BSB
A voice of one calling: "Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert.
AKJV
The voice of him that cries in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
CPDV
The voice of one crying out in the desert: "Prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight the paths of our God, in a solitary place.
ERV
The voice of one that crieth, Prepare ye in the wilderness the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
NHEB
The voice of one who calls out in the wilderness, "Prepare the way of the LORD. Make his roads straight.
SMT
The voice of him calling in the desert, Prepare ye the way of Jehovah, make straight in the sterile region a highway for our God.

Commentary for Isaiah 40:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 40:3
Summary
Messenger prepares path for divine arrival
Place
Wilderness
Event
Messenger announces preparation
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Prophecy