Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 3:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 3:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 3 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;”
Luke 3:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 3:5
John's quotation from Isaiah 40:4-5 promises that 'every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth.' This prophetic imagery describes spiritual preparation for Messiah's coming. 'Valleys filled' and 'mountains brought low' symbolize pride humbled and need elevated—God exalting the humble and humbling the proud. 'Crooked made straight' indicates moral reformation, while 'rough ways smooth' suggests removing obstacles to receiving Christ. John's preparatory ministry levels spiritual te...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 3:5
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“and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The uneven shall be made level”
“and crooked places straight. I will do these things”
“and my highways shall be exalted.”
“Yahweh”
“lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees”
“He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”
“the haughtiness of men will be bowed down”
“to proclaim liberty to the captives”
“and the tongue of the mute will sing; for waters will break out in the wilderness”