Isaiah 40 — Overview

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Isaiah 40:1, The promulgation of the Gospel; Isaiah 40:3, The preaching of John Baptist; Isaiah 40:9, The preaching of the apostles; Isaiah 40:12, The prophet, by the omnipotency of God, Isaiah 40:18.

and his incomparableness, Isaiah 40:26. comforts the people.

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