Isaiah 40:3 bbe — A voice of one crying, Make ready in the waste land the way of the Lord, make level in the lowland a highway for our Go…

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"A voice of one crying, Make ready in the waste land the way of the Lord, make level in the lowland a highway for our God."

— Isaiah 40:3, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 40 — Context

Give comfort, give comfort, to my people, says your God.

Say kind words to the heart of Jerusalem, crying out to her that her time of trouble is ended, that her punishment is complete; that she has been rewarded by the Lord's hand twice over for all her sins.

A voice of one crying, Make ready in the waste land the way of the Lord, make level in the lowland a highway for our God.

Let every valley be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low, and let the rough places become level, and the hilltops become a valley,

And the glory of the Lord will be made clear, and all flesh will see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has said it.

A voice of one saying, Give a cry! And I said, What is my cry to be? All flesh is grass, and all its strength like the flower of the field.

Isaiah 40:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 40:3 say?

Isaiah 40:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A voice of one crying, Make ready in the waste land the way of the Lord, make level in the lowland a highway for our God.”

Where is Isaiah 40:3 in the Bible?

Isaiah 40:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, 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 40:3.

What translation should I read Isaiah 40:3 in?

Isaiah 40:3 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 40:3?

Isaiah 40:3 reads (BBE): “A voice of one crying, Make ready in the waste land the way of the Lord, make level in the lowland a highway for our 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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