Isaiah 40:5
New International Version
And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

New Living Translation
Then the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. The LORD has spoken!”

English Standard Version
And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

Berean Standard Bible
And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

King James Bible
And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

New King James Version
The glory of the LORD shall be revealed, And all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

New American Standard Bible
Then the glory of the LORD will be revealed, And all flesh will see it together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

NASB 1995
Then the glory of the LORD will be revealed, And all flesh will see it together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

NASB 1977
Then the glory of the LORD will be revealed, And all flesh will see it together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the glory of Yahweh will be revealed, And all flesh will see it together; For the mouth of Yahweh has spoken.”

Amplified Bible
“And the glory and majesty and splendor of the LORD will be revealed, And all humanity shall see it together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken it.”

Christian Standard Bible
And the glory of the LORD will appear, and all humanity together will see it, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And the glory of the LORD will appear, and all humanity together will see it, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

American Standard Version
and the glory of Jehovah shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.

Contemporary English Version
Then the glory of the LORD will appear for all to see. The LORD has promised this!"

English Revised Version
and the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD's glory will be revealed and all people will see it together. The LORD has spoken."

Good News Translation
Then the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it. The LORD himself has promised this."

International Standard Version
Then the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity will see it at once; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."

Majority Standard Bible
And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

NET Bible
The splendor of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it at the same time. For the LORD has decreed it."

New Heart English Bible
And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity will see the salvation of God together; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."

Webster's Bible Translation
And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh together shall see it: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

World English Bible
Yahweh’s glory shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the glory of YHWH has been revealed, "" And all flesh have seen [it] together, "" For the mouth of YHWH has spoken.”

Young's Literal Translation
And revealed hath been the honour of Jehovah, And seen it have all flesh together, For the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the glory of Jehovah was uncovered, and all flesh saw it together: for the mouth of Jehovah spake.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh together shall see, that the mouth of the Lord hath spoken.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the glory of the Lord will be revealed. And all flesh together will see that the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

New American Bible
Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

New Revised Standard Version
Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the glory of LORD JEHOVAH shall be revealed, and everybody shall see it as one, because the mouth of LORD JEHOVAH has spoken
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, And all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the glory of the Lord shall appear, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God: for the Lord has spoken it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Prepare the Way for the LORD
4Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. 5And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

Cross References
Luke 3:4-6
as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. / Every valley shall be filled in, and every mountain and hill made low. The crooked ways shall be made straight, and the rough ways smooth. / And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’”

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

2 Corinthians 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Revelation 1:7
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

Habakkuk 2:14
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

Psalm 72:19
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.

Numbers 14:21
“Yet as surely as I live and as surely as the whole earth is filled with the glory of the LORD,

Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

1 Peter 1:24-25
For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Ezekiel 20:41
When I bring you from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered, I will accept you as a pleasing aroma. And I will show My holiness through you in the sight of the nations.

Matthew 24:30
At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

John 12:41
Isaiah said these things because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about Him.

2 Thessalonians 1:10
on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony.

Psalm 97:6
The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.


Treasury of Scripture

And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it.

the glory

Isaiah 6:3
And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

Isaiah 11:9
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

Isaiah 35:2
It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.

all flesh

Isaiah 49:6
And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.

Isaiah 52:10
The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.

Isaiah 66:16,23
For by fire and by his sword will the LORD plead with all flesh: and the slain of the LORD shall be many…

for the mouth

Isaiah 1:20
But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

Isaiah 58:14
Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

Jeremiah 9:12
Who is the wise man, that may understand this? and who is he to whom the mouth of the LORD hath spoken, that he may declare it, for what the land perisheth and is burned up like a wilderness, that none passeth through?

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And the glory of the LORD
The term "glory" in Hebrew is "kavod," which signifies weightiness, honor, and splendor. In the context of Isaiah, it refers to the manifest presence and majesty of God. Historically, the glory of the LORD was seen in the tabernacle and the temple, symbolizing God's dwelling among His people. This phrase anticipates a future revelation of God's glory, ultimately fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ, who is described in the New Testament as the "radiance of God's glory" (Hebrews 1:3). Theologically, it underscores the hope of God's people for divine intervention and the ultimate restoration of creation.

will be revealed
The Hebrew word for "revealed" is "galah," meaning to uncover or disclose. This suggests an unveiling of something previously hidden. In the prophetic context, it points to a future event where God's presence and power will be unmistakably displayed to all. This revelation is not just for a select few but is intended for all to witness, emphasizing the universal scope of God's redemptive plan. The anticipation of this revelation encourages believers to live in expectation and readiness for God's future acts.

and all humanity together
The phrase "all humanity" translates from the Hebrew "kol basar," meaning all flesh or all people. This inclusivity highlights the universal nature of God's revelation. It is a prophetic vision where distinctions of race, nationality, and status are transcended, and all people are united in witnessing God's glory. This reflects the biblical theme of God's salvation being available to all, as seen in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) and the vision of a diverse multitude worshiping God in Revelation 7:9.

will see it
The verb "see" in Hebrew is "ra'ah," which implies not just physical sight but also understanding and perception. This suggests that the revelation of God's glory will be so clear and undeniable that all will recognize and comprehend it. This seeing is both a physical and spiritual experience, where the reality of God's presence transforms understanding and belief. It calls believers to a deeper faith, trusting in the promises of God that will be fulfilled in His perfect timing.

For the mouth of the LORD has spoken
This phrase underscores the certainty and authority of the prophecy. The "mouth of the LORD" signifies divine communication, emphasizing that what is spoken by God is trustworthy and will come to pass. In the Hebrew tradition, God's word is powerful and creative, as seen in Genesis 1, where God speaks creation into existence. This assurance provides comfort and hope to believers, affirming that God's promises are unbreakable and His purposes will be accomplished. It encourages a response of faith and obedience, trusting in the reliability of God's word.

(5) The glory of the Lord shall be revealed.--Did the prophet think of a vision of a glory-cloud, like the Shechinah which he had seen in the Temple? or had he risen to the thought of the glory of character and will, of holiness and love? (John 1:14.)

All flesh.--The revelation is not for Israel only, but for mankind. So in Luke 3:6, the words are quoted from the LXX., "all flesh shall see the salvation of God." The phrase meets us here for the first time, and occurs again in Isaiah 49:26; Isaiah 66:16; Isaiah 66:23-24, marking, so to speak, the growing catholicity of the prophet's thoughts. (See Note on Isaiah 38:11.) . . .

Verse 5. - And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed. Then, when the preparation is complete, there shall be a revelation of the glory and might of Jehovah. The nature of the revelation is for the present shrouded in darkness; but it is a revelation which is not confined to Israel. All flesh shall see it together. It shall draw to it the attention of the human race at large. While the restoration of Israel to Palestine is the primary fulfilment of the prophecy, that restoration clearly does not exhaust its meaning, which points on to the restoration of all mankind to God's favour in Christ by the ἐπιφάνεια of his advent in the flesh, which has drown, or will draw, the eyes of "all flesh." For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. A repetition of the emphatic clause wherewith Isaiah had terminated the third section of his first prophecy (Isaiah 1:20). It occurs again in Isaiah 58:14. No other writer uses the expression.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the glory
כְּב֣וֹד (kə·ḇō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

of the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

will be revealed,
וְנִגְלָ֖ה (wə·niḡ·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal

and all
כָל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

mankind
בָּשָׂר֙ (bā·śār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

together
יַחְדָּ֔ו (yaḥ·dāw)
Adverb
Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly

will see it.
וְרָא֤וּ (wə·rā·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7200: To see

For
כִּ֛י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the mouth
פִּ֥י (pî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

of the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has spoken.”
דִּבֵּֽר׃ (dib·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue


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