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Clear the road for him!’” <a href="/esv/mark/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” <a href="/bsb/mark/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/blb/mark/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.'" <a href="/kjv/mark/1.htm">King James Bible</a> The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. <a href="/nkjv/mark/1.htm">New King James Version</a> “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/mark/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> THE VOICE OF ONE CALLING OUT IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!’” <a href="/nasb/mark/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, &#8216MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.’” <a href="/lsb/mark/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.’” <a href="/amp/mark/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> A VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!’” <a href="/csb/mark/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight! <a href="/hcsb/mark/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make His paths straight! <a href="/asv/mark/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight; <a href="/cev/mark/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In the desert someone is shouting, 'Get the road ready for the Lord! Make a straight path for him.'" <a href="/erv/mark/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight; <a href="/gwt/mark/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "A voice cries out in the desert: 'Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight!'" <a href="/gnt/mark/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Someone is shouting in the desert, 'Get the road ready for the Lord; make a straight path for him to travel!'" <a href="/isv/mark/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> He is a voice calling out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way for the Lord! Make his paths straight!'" <a href="/msb/mark/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ?Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.?? <a href="/net/mark/1.htm">NET Bible</a> the voice of one shouting in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight.'" <a href="/nheb/mark/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way of the Lord. Make his roads straight.'" <a href="/wbt/mark/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. <a href="/wey/mark/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The voice of one crying aloud: 'In the Desert prepare a road for the Lord: Make His highways straight.'" <a href="/web/mark/1.htm">World English Bible</a> the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> A voice of one calling in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the LORD, "" Make His paths straight.” <a href="/blb/mark/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.'" <a href="/ylt/mark/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'A voice of one calling in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, straight make ye his paths,' -- <a href="/slt/mark/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> A voice of him crying in the desert, Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make his beaten paths straight.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> A voice of one crying in the desert: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. <a href="/cpdv/mark/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord; make straight his paths.” <a href="/nabre/mark/1.htm">New American Bible</a> A voice of one crying out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The voice that cries in the wilderness, Make ready the way of the Lord, and straighten his high ways. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “A voice that cries in the wilderness, prepare the way of THE LORD JEHOVAH and make level his paths.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ready the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. <a href="/godbey/mark/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> the voice of one roaring in the wilderness; Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make His paths straight. <a href="/haweis/mark/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths strait.? <a href="/mace/mark/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight." <a href="/wey/mark/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The voice of one crying aloud: 'In the Desert prepare a road for the Lord: Make His highways straight.'" <a href="/worrell/mark/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make His paths straight.'" <a href="/worsley/mark/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and again, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight:" accordingly John came baptizing in the wilderness, <a href="/parallel/mark/1-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=13" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/1.htm">The Mission of John the Baptist</a> …2As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” 3<a href="/greek/5456.htm" title="5456: Phōnē (N-NFS) -- Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.">“A voice</a> <a href="/greek/994.htm" title="994: boōntos (V-PPA-GMS) -- To shout, call aloud, proclaim. Apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. Shout.">of one calling</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2048.htm" title="2048: erēmō (Adj-DFS) -- Lonesome, i.e. waste.">wilderness,</a> <a href="/greek/2090.htm" title="2090: Hetoimasate (V-AMA-2P) -- To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare.">‘Prepare</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodon (N-AFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">way</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">for the Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poieite (V-PMA-2P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">make</a> <a href="/greek/2117.htm" title="2117: eutheias (Adj-AFP) -- Perhaps from eu and tithemi; straight, i.e. level, or true; adverbially at once.">straight</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5147.htm" title="5147: tribous (N-AFP) -- A worn path, beaten way, road, highway. From tribo; a rut or worn track.">paths</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">for Him.’”</a> 4John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. <a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Matthew 3:3</a> This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Luke 3:4</a> 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. <a href="/john/1-23.htm">John 1:23</a> 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.’” <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/exodus/23-20.htm">Exodus 23:20</a> Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Matthew 11:10</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ <a href="/luke/7-27.htm">Luke 7:27</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ <a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-23</a> And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ... <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Acts 19:4</a> Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” <a href="/isaiah/57-14.htm">Isaiah 57:14</a> And it will be said, “Build it up, build it up, prepare the way, take every obstacle out of the way of My people.” <a href="/isaiah/62-10.htm">Isaiah 62:10</a> Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations! <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">Matthew 17:11-13</a> Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. / But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” / Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist. <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">Luke 1:76</a> And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.<a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3-5</a> 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… <a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Matthew 3:3</a> 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.<a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Luke 3:4-6</a> 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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/26-75.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/matthew/27-47.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/matthew/24-26.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Highways</a> <a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Paths</a> <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Road</a> <a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Roads</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/matthew/26-8.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Way</a> <a href="/matthew/24-26.htm">Wilderness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/5-38.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/mark/1-26.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/luke/14-23.htm">Highways</a> <a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Paths</a> <a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/mark/4-4.htm">Road</a> <a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Roads</a> <a href="/mark/1-10.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/mark/1-44.htm">Way</a> <a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Wilderness</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 1</div>1. <a href="/mark/1-1.htm">The office of John the Baptist.</a> 9. <a href="/mark/1-9.htm">Jesus is baptized;</a> 12. <a href="/mark/1-12.htm">tempted;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/1-14.htm">he preaches;</a> 16. <a href="/mark/1-16.htm">calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John;</a> 23. <a href="/mark/1-23.htm">heals one that had a demon;</a> 29. <a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Peter's mother in law;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/1-32.htm">many diseased persons;</a> 40. <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">and cleanses the leper.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>A voice of one calling in the wilderness This phrase refers to John the Baptist, who is identified as the "voice" prophesied by Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a>). The wilderness setting is significant, as it symbolizes a place of spiritual preparation and transformation. The wilderness of Judea, where John preached, was a desolate area, emphasizing the need for repentance and readiness for the coming Messiah. The imagery of a voice crying out in such a barren place underscores the urgency and importance of the message being delivered.Prepare the way for the Lord This command is a call to spiritual readiness and repentance. In ancient times, preparing the way for a king involved clearing and straightening roads to ensure a smooth journey. Spiritually, this preparation involves repentance and turning back to God, making one's heart ready to receive the Lord. The "Lord" here refers to Jesus Christ, affirming His divine nature and role as the awaited Messiah. This preparation is not just physical but deeply spiritual, calling for a transformation of the heart.Make straight paths for Him The imagery of making straight paths signifies removing obstacles and creating a direct route for the Lord's coming. This involves aligning one's life with God's will and removing sin and distractions that hinder spiritual growth. The call to make straight paths is a metaphor for living a life of righteousness and obedience, ensuring that nothing impedes the work and presence of Christ in one's life. This phrase echoes the prophetic tradition of preparing for God's intervention and highlights the need for personal and communal holiness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The "voice" mentioned in this verse refers to John the Baptist, who was the forerunner of Jesus Christ. He preached a message of repentance and baptized people in the Jordan River, preparing them for the coming of the Messiah. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> This refers to the desert region where John the Baptist carried out his ministry. The wilderness symbolizes a place of preparation and purification, away from the distractions of society. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> This is a reference to Jesus Christ, whose coming John the Baptist was preparing the people for. The title "Lord" emphasizes His divine authority and messianic role.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_preparation.htm">The Role of Preparation</a> Just as John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, we are called to prepare our hearts for His presence in our lives. This involves repentance and turning away from sin. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_the_wilderness.htm">The Importance of the Wilderness</a> The wilderness represents a place of solitude and reflection. In our spiritual journey, we may need to step away from the busyness of life to hear God's voice more clearly. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_repentance.htm">The Call to Repentance</a> John's message was one of repentance. As believers, we must continually examine our lives and turn back to God, aligning our paths with His will. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The connection between <a href="/mark/1-3.htm">Mark 1:3</a> and Old Testament prophecies underscores the reliability of God's Word and His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. <a href="/topical/m/making_straight_paths.htm">Making Straight Paths</a> This involves removing obstacles in our lives that hinder our relationship with God. It calls for intentional actions to live in obedience to His commands.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 1</a> <a href="/q/why_is_christian_communion_important.htm">What does 'voice in the wilderness' signify?</a> <a href="/q/why_attribute_malachi's_quote_to_isaiah.htm">In Mark 1:2–3, why does the text attribute a combined quote from Malachi and Isaiah solely to Isaiah? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_40_3_fit_isaiah's_era.htm">Isaiah 40:3: If this prophecy supposedly points to John the Baptist, how does it align with the immediate historical setting of Isaiah’s time? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'voice_in_the_wilderness'_mean.htm">What does "voice in the wilderness" signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) The voice of one crying in the wilderness.--See Note on <a href="/matthew/3-3.htm" title="For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.">Matthew 3:3</a>. <a href="/commentaries/mark/1-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“A voice Φωνὴ (Phōnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5456.htm">Strong's 5456: </a> Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. of one calling βοῶντος (boōntos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_994.htm">Strong's 994: </a> To shout, call aloud, proclaim. Apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. Shout. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wilderness, ἐρήμῳ (erēmō) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2048.htm">Strong's 2048: </a> Lonesome, i.e. waste. ‘Prepare Ἑτοιμάσατε (Hetoimasate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2090.htm">Strong's 2090: </a> To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. way ὁδὸν (hodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. for [the] Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. make ποιεῖτε (poieite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. straight εὐθείας (eutheias) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2117.htm">Strong's 2117: </a> Perhaps from eu and tithemi; straight, i.e. level, or true; adverbially at once. paths τρίβους (tribous) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5147.htm">Strong's 5147: </a> A worn path, beaten way, road, highway. From tribo; a rut or worn track. for Him.’” αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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