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Isaiah 40:2

Isaiah 40:1 akjv — Comfort you, comfort you my people, says your God.

American King James Version

" Comfort you, comfort you my people, says your God. "

— Isaiah 40:1, American King James Version

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Isaiah 40 — Context

1

Comfort you, comfort you my people, says your God.

2

Speak you comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry to her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she has received of the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. ¶

3

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.

4

Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:

Isaiah 40:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 40:1 say?
Isaiah 40:1 in the American King James Version reads: “ Comfort you, comfort you my people, says your God. ”
Where is Isaiah 40:1 in the Bible?
Isaiah 40:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 1.
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 40:1.
What translation should I read Isaiah 40:1 in?
Isaiah 40:1 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 40:1?
Isaiah 40:1 reads (AKJV): “ Comfort you, comfort you my people, says your God. ” 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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