Isaiah 40
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 40 of 66
Chapter Summary
The gospel pronounced. The preaching of John, the Baptist. The preaching of the apostles. The prophet, by the omnipotency of Jehovah, comforts the people.
Key Hebrew Words
Cross-References
- Mark 1:3
- John 1:23
- Luke 3:4–6
People & Context
Jehovah commands that Jerusalem be comforted, declaring that her warfare has ended, her iniquity is pardoned, and she has received double for her sins…
A voice cries out to prepare a straight highway in the desert for God, leveling mountains and lifting valleys so all flesh can see His glory.
A voice declares that all flesh is like grass and its goodness like a fading flower, but the Word of God will rise and stand forever.
Timeline
Jehovah commands that Jerusalem be comforted, declaring that her warfare has ended, her iniquity is pardoned, and she has received double for her sins.
Isaiah 40:1-2A voice cries out to prepare a straight highway in the desert for God, leveling mountains and lifting valleys so all flesh can see His glory.
Isaiah 40:3-5A voice declares that all flesh is like grass and its goodness like a fading flower, but the Word of God will rise and stand forever.
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