Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 40:4 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Isaiah 40:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 40 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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: straight: or, a straight place plain: or, a plain place”
Isaiah 40:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 40:4
This verse employs dramatic topographical language to depict the removal of obstacles to God's coming. The leveling of mountains and valleys symbolizes the removal of all impediments—human pride (mountains) and despair (valleys)—that prevent encounter with God. John the Baptist applied this verse to his ministry of spiritual preparation for Messiah's coming (Luke 3:4-5).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 40:4
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“and the rough ways smooth.”
“and take off the crown; this [shall be] no more the same; exalt that which is low”
“this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled”
“and dry up all their herbs. I will make the rivers islands”
“Yahweh”
“and bring him low.”
“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust”
“and for all that is lifted up; and it shall be brought low:”
“To make them sit with princes”