Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 40:3 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Isaiah 40:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 40 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”
Isaiah 40:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 40:3
This prophecy foretells the ministry of John the Baptist, who would prepare the way for the Messiah. The imagery of preparing a highway in the desert for a coming king draws from ancient Near Eastern practice where roads were prepared for royal visits. Spiritually, this speaks to the need for repentance and spiritual preparation before encountering the Holy One. All four Gospels cite this verse in reference to John's ministry (Matthew 3:3, Mark 1:3, Luke 3:4, John 1:23).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 40:3
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“Behold”
“Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.{Malachi 3:1},As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.,,,,,,,,”
“I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,'{Isaiah 40:3} as Isaiah the prophet said.”
“John the Baptizer came”
“their God.”
“child”
“I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.”
“Cast up”
“I will do a new thing. It springs forth now. Don't you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness”
“go through the gates; prepare you the way of the people; cast up”