The voice of one crying in the wilderness

Cultural

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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As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke by Maclaren, Alexander

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

The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark by Maclaren, Alexander

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

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

The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.

From His Life A Complete Story in the Words of the Four Gospels by Barton, William Eleazar

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