Isaiah 35:3 cpdv — Strengthen the lax hands, and confirm the weak knees!

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Strengthen the lax hands, and confirm the weak knees! "

— Isaiah 35:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 35 — Context

1

The desolate and impassable land will rejoice, and the place of solitude will exult, and it will flourish like the lily.

2

It will spring up and blossom, and it will exult with rejoicing and praising. The glory of Lebanon has been given to it, with the beauty of Carmel and Sharon. These will see the glory of the Lord and the beauty of our God.

3

Strengthen the lax hands, and confirm the weak knees!

4

Say to the fainthearted: “Take courage and fear not! Behold, your God will bring the vindication of retribution. God himself will arrive to save you.”

5

Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be cleared.

6

Then the disabled will leap like a buck, and the tongue of the mute will be untied. For the waters have burst forth in the desert, and torrents in solitary places.

Isaiah 35:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 35:3 say?
Isaiah 35:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Strengthen the lax hands, and confirm the weak knees! ”
Where is Isaiah 35:3 in the Bible?
Isaiah 35:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 35, verse 3.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 35:3.
What translation should I read Isaiah 35:3 in?
Isaiah 35:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 35:3?
Isaiah 35:3 reads (CPDV): “Strengthen the lax hands, and confirm the weak knees! ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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