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Way of Holiness

Also known as Way of, Holiness

The Way of Holiness, a prophesied highway in Isaiah, reserved for the redeemed and leading to Zion (Isa. 35:8). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Isaiah 35:8.

Why it matters. A prophesied highway for the redeemed in Isaiah

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Location
31.777, 35.235 (approximate, within about 2 km)

Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.

Last reviewed
2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team

About Way of Holiness

The Way of Holiness is a prophetic concept mentioned in Isaiah 35:8, describing a future highway that will be established for the redeemed of the Lord. The verse reads, "A highway shall be there, and a road, and it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it shall be for others. Whoever walks the road, although a fool, shall not go astray." This highway is depicted as a place of safety and purity, accessible only to those who are righteous and redeemed. It is a path that leads to Zion, symbolizing the journey of God's people to His presence and blessing. The Way of Holiness is part of a broader prophetic vision in Isaiah 35, which describes the restoration and transformation of creation, the healing of the blind, deaf, lame, and mute, and the joy of the redeemed as they return to Zion (Isa. 35:1-10). This vision points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises and the establishment of His kingdom, where holiness and righteousness will prevail. The Way of Holiness represents the path of faith, obedience, and trust in God, which leads to eternal life and fellowship with Him.

Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.

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Appears in Scripture

Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.

  • Isaiah (1 verse)

    35:8

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