Isaiah 40:3 web — The voice of one who calls out, "Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert for ou…

World English Bible

"The voice of one who calls out, "Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert for our God."

— Isaiah 40:3, World English Bible

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Isaiah 40 — Context

1

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

2

"Speak comfortably to Jerusalem; and call out to her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received of Yahweh's hand double for all her sins."

3

The voice of one who calls out, "Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert for our God.

4

Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The uneven shall be made level, and the rough places a plain.

5

The glory of Yahweh shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it."

6

The voice of one saying, "Cry!" One said, "What shall I cry?" "All flesh is like grass, and all its glory is 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 World English Bible reads: “The voice of one who calls out, "Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert 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 (WEB): “The voice of one who calls out, "Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert 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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