The voice of one crying in the wilderness

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1. A phrase used in the Gospels to refer to John the Baptist. It is quoted from the Book of Isaiah; the full text reads: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.” The quotation is used to imply that John was preparing the way for Jesus, as foretold by the prophecy of Isaiah.

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The voice of one crying in the wilderness

The voice of one crying in the wilderness is but the prelude of that larger revelation which is made upon the mountain top.

From The Church and Modern Life by Gladden, Washington

"For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight."

From Hills of the Shatemuc by Warner, Susan

Then was heard "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight."

From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward

It is said, “This is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”

From Theological Essays by Bradlaugh, Charles

The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make ready the way of the Lord.

From The World English Bible (WEB): Luke by Anonymous