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God Overcomes All Obstacles
Commentators see this verse as a powerful declaration of God's sovereignty. The imagery of leveling mountains and filling valleys signifies that no obstacle—whether a literal desert, a powerful empire, or our own internal sin—can prevent God from accomplishing His plan of salvation and reaching His people. His coming is unstoppable.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 40:4
18th Century
Theologian
Every valley shall be exalted - That is, every valley, or low piece of ground, shall be filled up to make a level highway, as was d…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 40:4
19th Century
Bishop
Every valley shall be exalted. — The figure is drawn from the titanic engineering operations of the kingly road-makers of…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 40:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plai…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 40:4
16th Century
Theologian
Every valley shall be exalted. He confirms and asserts the preceding statement, for He shows that no difficulties can prevent the Lord fro…
John Gill
On Isaiah 40:4
17th Century
Pastor
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill
shall be made low
Which is n…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 40:1–11
17th Century
Minister
All human life is a warfare; the Christian life is the most so; but the struggle will not last always. Troubles are removed in love, when sin is pa…