John 1:23

ἔφη Ἐγὼ φωνὴ βοῶντος ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ Εὐθύνατε τὴν ὁδὸν κυρίου καθὼς εἶπεν Ἠσαΐας ὁ προφήτης
He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.
Connections

Isaiah 40:3

קוֹל קוֹרֵא בַּמִּדְבָּר פַּנּוּ דֶּרֶךְ יְהוָה יַשְּׁרוּ בָּעֲרָבָה מְסִלָּה לֵאלֹהֵֽינוּ׃
3
The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

Mark 1:3

φωνὴ βοῶντος ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ· Ἑτοιμάσατε τὴν ὁδὸν κυρίου εὐθείας ποιεῖτε τὰς τρίβους αὐτοῦ
3
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Matthew 3:3

οὗτος γάρ ἐστιν ὁ ῥηθεὶς ὑπὸ Ἠσαΐου τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος Φωνὴ βοῶντος ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ· Ἑτοιμάσατε τὴν ὁδὸν Κυρίου εὐθείας ποιεῖτε τὰς τρίβους αὐτοῦ
3
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.

Luke 1:76

Καὶ σὺ παιδίον προφήτης ὑψίστου κληθήσῃ· προπορεύσῃ γὰρ πρὸ προσώπου κυρίου ἑτοιμάσαι ὁδοὺς αὐτοῦ
76
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

John 3:28

αὐτοὶ ὑμεῖς μοι μαρτυρεῖτε ὅτι εἶπον Οὐκ εἰμὶ ἐγὼ ὁ Χριστός ἀλλ' ὅτι Ἀπεσταλμένος εἰμὶ ἔμπροσθεν ἐκείνου
28
Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.

Luke 3:4

ὡς γέγραπται ἐν βίβλῳ λόγων Ἠσαΐου τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος Φωνὴ βοῶντος ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ· Ἑτοιμάσατε τὴν ὁδὸν κυρίου εὐθείας ποιεῖτε τὰς τρίβους αὐτοῦ·
4
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.

Luke 1:16

καὶ πολλοὺς τῶν υἱῶν Ἰσραὴλ ἐπιστρέψει ἐπὶ κύριον τὸν θεὸν αὐτῶν
16
And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
Copy verses
John 1:23
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar V-IAI-3S
Verb — Imperfect Active Indicative, third person singular continued action in the past — try "he was ___ing" or "he kept ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἔφη Speech Verb Tense Imperfect Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: φημί · fay-MEE
In English
In the KJV here: he said
said ×36 and said ×4 he said ×3 i say ×3 said he ×2 saith ×2 saith he ×2 affirm that ×1
Strong's Definition G5346
said, saith, say, affirm
phēmi
to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e., speak or say
  • to make known one's thoughts, to declare
    • "to say
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 13 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
In English
In the KJV here: i
i ×353 my ×3 as i ×2 i i ×2 me ×2 do i ×1 it were i ×1 saying i ×1
Strong's Definition G1473
i, my, me
egō
I, me
  • I, me, my
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 13 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar N-NSF
Noun — Nominative, feminine singular the subject — the one doing the action
φωνὴ Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: φωνή · foh-NAY
In English
In the KJV here: am the voice
voice ×62 a voice ×21 the voice ×18 voices ×13 sound ×4 with a voice ×4 the sound ×3 voice ×1
Strong's Definition G5456
voice, voices, sound, noise, noised
phōnē
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • a sound, a tone
    • of inanimate things, as musical instruments
    a voice
    • of the sound of uttered words
    speech
    • of a language, tongue
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 23 English renderings
Voice
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar V-PAP-GSM
Verb — Present Active Participle Genitive, masculine singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
βοῶντος Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: βοάω · voh-AH-oh
In English
In the KJV here: of one crying
of one crying ×4 cried ×2 cry ×2 crying ×2 he cried ×1
Strong's Definition G994
crying, cried, cry
boaō
to halloo, i.e., shout (for help or in a tumultuous way)
  • to raise a cry, of joy pain etc.
    • "to cry, speak with a high, strong voice"to cry to one for help, to implore his aid
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar PREP
Preposition
ἐν Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐν · en
In English
In the KJV here: in
in ×1760 with ×144 by ×138 among ×111 at ×100 on ×44 through ×37 is in ×27
Strong's Definition G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 149 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar T-DSF
Definite Article — Dative, feminine singular the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
τῇ Speech Definite Article Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar A-DSF
Adjective — Dative, feminine singular the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
ἐρήμῳ Speech Adjective Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἔρημος · EH-ray-mose
In English
In the KJV here: wilderness
wilderness ×31 a desert ×7 desert ×5 desolate ×3 a solitary ×1 deserts ×1 desolate hath ×1 the wilderness ×1
Strong's Definition G2048
wilderness, desert, desolate, solitary, deserts
erēmos
lonesome, i.e., (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, G5561 being implied)
  • solitary, lonely, desolate, uninhabited
    • used of places
      • a desert, wilderness
        • "deserted places, lonely regions"an uncultivated region fit for pasturage
      used of persons
      • deserted by others
        • "deprived of the aid and protection of others, especially of friends, acquaintances, kindred"bereft
        • of a flock deserted by the shepherd
          • "of a women neglected by her husband, from whom the husband withholds himself
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 8 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
In English
In the KJV here: make straight
governor ×1 make straight ×1
Strong's Definition G2116
governor, straight
euthynō
to straighten (level); technically, to steer
  • to make straight, level, plain
    • "to lead or guide straight, to keep straight or direct
    • of the steersman or helmsman of a ship
      • "of a charioteer
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
Straight
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar T-ASF
Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὴν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar N-ASF
Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ὁδὸν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁδός · hoh-THOSE
In English
In the KJV here: way
way ×59 ways ×9 way side ×7 the way ×6 journey ×3 way of ×3 highways ×2 as they went ×1
Strong's Definition G3598
way, ways, side, journey, highways, …
hodos
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • properly
    • a way
      • a travelled way, road
      a travellers way, journey, travelling
    metaphorically
    • a course of conduct
      • "a way (i.e., manner) of thinking, feeling, deciding
Variations 11 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
Road Way
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar N-GSM
Noun — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
κυρίου Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: κύριος · KOO-ree-ose
In English
In the KJV here: of the lord
lord ×396 the lord ×118 of the lord ×66 lord of ×62 lord unto ×12 lords ×11 lord to ×10 sir ×10
Strong's Definition G2962
lord, lords, sir, masters, master, …
kyrios
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • he to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master, lord
    • the possessor and disposer of a thing
      • the owner; one who has control of the person, the master
        • "in the state: the sovereign, prince, chief, the Roman emperor
      is a title of honor expressive of respect and reverence, with which servants salute their master"this title is given to: God, the Messiah
Variations 22 forms of this word
Translations 40 English renderings
Lord
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καθώς · ka-THOSE
In English
In the KJV here: as
as ×143 even as ×25 according as ×5 ye for ×1 according to ×1 as well as ×1 him to do as ×1 how ×1
Strong's Definition G2531
as, even, how, to, when
kathōs
just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • according as
    • just as, even as
      • "in proportion as, in the degree that
    since, seeing that, agreeably to the fact that"when, after that
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 12 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar V-2AAI-3S
Verb — Active Indicative, third person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
εἶπεν Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἔπω · EP-oh
In English
In the KJV here: said
said ×450 and said ×119 he said ×105 saying ×19 say ×18 i said ×15 tell ×14 they said ×13
Strong's Definition G2036
said, say, spake, tell, saying, …
epō
to speak or say (by word or writing)
  • to speak, say
Variations 32 forms of this word
Translations 115 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar N-NSM-P
Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
Ἠσαΐας Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular More Person
Dictionary form: Ἡσαΐας · hay-sa-EE-as
In English
In the KJV here: esaias
esaias ×18 of esaias ×3
Strong's Definition G2268
esaias
hēsaias
Jehovah's help
Hesaias (i.e., Jeshajah), an Israelite
  • a famous Hebrew prophet who prophesied in the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
Isaiah Prophet
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar T-NSM
Definite Article — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
ὁ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar N-NSM
Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
προφήτης Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: προφήτης · proh-FAY-tase
In English
In the KJV here: prophet
prophets ×58 prophet ×37 a prophet ×21 prophets of ×13 of prophets ×3 prophet of ×3 the prophets ×2 a prophets ×1
Strong's Definition G4396
prophets, prophet
prophētēs
a foreteller (___%___prophet___%___); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • in Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things
    • "one who, moved by the Spirit of God and hence his organ or spokesman, solemnly declares to men what he has received by inspiration, especially concerning future events, and in particular such as relate to the cause and kingdom of God and to human salvation
    • the Old Testament prophets, having foretold the kingdom, deeds and death, of Jesus the Messiah
      • "of John the Baptist, the herald of Jesus the Messiah"of the illustrious prophet, the Jews expected before the advent of the Messiah"the Messiah"of men filled with the Spirit of God, who by God's authority and command in words of weight pleads the cause of God and urges salvation of men"of prophets that appeared in the apostolic age among Christians
      • they are associated with the apostles
        • "they discerned and did what is best for the Christian cause, foretelling certain future events (see Acts 11:27)"in the religious assemblies of the Christians, they were moved by the Holy Spirit to speak, having power to instruct, comfort, encourage, rebuke, convict, and stimulate, their hearers
    a poet (because poets were believed to sing under divine inspiration)
    • of Epimenides (see Titus 1:12)
Variations 11 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
Prophet
John 1:22
Read John 1
John 1:24