Isaiah 40:3 net — A voice cries out,“In the wilderness clear a way for the LORD; build a level road through the rift valley for our God.

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"A voice cries out,“In the wilderness clear a way for the LORD; build a level road through the rift valley for our God."

— Isaiah 40:3, NET Bible

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Isaiah 40 — Context

1

The Lord Returns to Jerusalem“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God.

2

“Speak kindly to Jerusalem, and tell her that her time of warfare is over, that her punishment is completed. For the LORD has made her pay double for all her sins.”

3

A voice cries out,“In the wilderness clear a way for the LORD; build a level road through the rift valley for our God.

4

Every valley must be elevated, and every mountain and hill leveled. The rough terrain will become a level plain, the rugged landscape a wide valley.

5

The splendor of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it at the same time. For the LORD has decreed it.”

6

A voice says,“Cry out!” Another asks,“What should I cry out?” The first voice responds:“All people are like grass, and all their promises are like the flowers in the field.

Isaiah 40:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 40:3 say?
Isaiah 40:3 in the NET Bible reads: “A voice cries out,“In the wilderness clear a way for the LORD; build a level road through the rift valley 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 (NET): “A voice cries out,“In the wilderness clear a way for the LORD; build a level road through the rift valley 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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