John 1:23

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

He said, I [am] the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

Complete Jewish Bible:

He answered in the words of Yesha‘yahu the prophet, “I am

The voice of someone crying out:
‘In the desert make the way of Adonai straight!’”

Berean Standard Bible:

John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”

American Standard Version:

He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said Isaiah the prophet.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

He said^{G5346}, I^{G1473} am the voice^{G5456} of one crying^{G994} in^{G1722} the wilderness^{G2048}, Make straight^{G2116} the way^{G3598} of the Lord^{G2962}, as^{G2531} said^{G2036} the prophet^{G4396} Esaias^{G2268}.

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Commentary for John 1:23

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G5346
   There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φημί
   Transliteration: phēmí
   Pronunciation: fay-mee'
   Description: properly, the same as the base of φῶς and φαίνω; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say:--affirm, say. Compare λέγω.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1473
   There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐγώ
   Transliteration: egṓ
   Pronunciation: eg-o'
   Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc.
   
3. Strong's Number: G5456
   There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φωνή
   Transliteration: phōnḗ
   Pronunciation: fo-nay'
   Description: probably akin to φαίνω through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language:--noise, sound, voice.
   
4. Strong's Number: G994
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: βοάω
   Transliteration: boáō
   Pronunciation: bo-ah'-o
   Description: apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. shout (for help or in a tumultuous way):--cry.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2048
   There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔρημος
   Transliteration: érēmos
   Pronunciation: er'-ay-mos
   Description: of uncertain affinity; lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, χώρα being implied):--desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness.
   
7. Strong's Number: G2116
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εὐθύνω
   Transliteration: euthýnō
   Pronunciation: yoo-thoo'-no
   Description: from εὐθύς; to straighten (level); technically, to steer:--governor, make straight.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3598
   There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὁδός
   Transliteration: hodós
   Pronunciation: hod-os'
   Description: apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means:--journey, (high-)way.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2962
   There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κύριος
   Transliteration: kýrios
   Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
   Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2531
    There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθώς
    Transliteration: kathṓs
    Pronunciation: kath-oce'
    Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2036
    There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔπω
    Transliteration: épō
    Pronunciation: ep'-o
    Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
    
12. Strong's Number: G4396
    There are 143 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προφήτης
    Transliteration: prophḗtēs
    Pronunciation: prof-ay'-tace
    Description: from a compound of πρό and φημί; a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet:--prophet.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2268
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἡσαΐας
    Transliteration: Hēsaḯas
    Pronunciation: hay-sah-ee'-as
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְשַׁעְיָה); Hesaias (i.e. Jeshajah), an Israelite:--Esaias.