What is the meaning of Matthew 3:3?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

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.’”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.”

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

Because this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet, saying,’A VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘PREPARE THE WAY OF יהוה (Yahweh), MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.’’

The F.O.G*

[3] This was the man Isaiah had written about centuries earlier, saying, "Listen! A passionate voice calls out in the wilderness: 'Prepare your hearts for the Lord's arrival! Clear away everything that blocks His path into your life!'"

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, ‘A voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, straight make ye His paths.’

Young's Literal Translation