Isaiah 35:8

Translations

Modern

And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it.

Traditional

And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

Literal

And a highway will be there, and a way, and it will be called the Way of Holiness; the unclean will not pass over it, and it is for those walking the Way, and fools will not wander it.

Latin

Et erit ibi semita et via, et via sancta vocabitur: non transibit per eam pollutus, et hæc erit vobis directa via, ita ut stulti non errent per eam.

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Hebrew

English

And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it.

Notes

Isaiah 35:8

The image of the highway recalls Israel’s crossing through the Red Sea (Isaiah 51:10).
only those who walk: This means that only those who follow God will walk on his holy path. God's goal in salvation is for humans to share his character and act like him (see Ephesians 5:1–2; 1 Peter 2:21).

Isaiah 35:1–10

God will come to defend and change his people. They will no longer be deaf, blind, or lame (see Isaiah 6:10). Instead, they will be pure, holy, and saved.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Holiness by Relationship Hope Beyond Judgment Salvation in Isaiah The Holy One of Israel The Promise of a Second Exodus

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Matthew 7:13–14
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
Isaiah 42:16
I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
1 Peter 1:14–15
As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.
Revelation 21:27
But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
Hebrews 10:20–23
…by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,
1 Peter 2:9–10
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
2 Timothy 1:9
He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Jeremiah 31:21
“Set up the road markers, put up the signposts. Keep the highway in mind, the road you have traveled. Return, O Virgin Israel, return to these cities of yours.
Titus 2:11–14
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Places

Way of Holiness: A prophesied highway for the redeemed in Isaiah

Glossary

Isaiah, Book of

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Cities of Refuge: (The Way To) Christ Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Highways of the Way of Holiness Highways: Figurative Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: Promised to the Church Holiness: The Gospel the Way of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Redemption: They Who Partake of Walk Safely in Holiness Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Select Readings: Christ's Kingdom Foreshadowed Travellers: Called Way-Faring Men Way of Holiness

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