Isaiah 40:6

The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 40:6

BSB
A voice says, "Cry out!" And I asked, "What should I cry out?" "All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field.
AKJV
The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
CPDV
The voice of one saying, "Cry out!" And I said, "What should I cry out?" "All flesh is grass, and all its glory is like the flower of the field.
ERV
The voice of one saying, Cry. And one said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
NHEB
The voice of one saying, "Cry." And I said, "What shall I cry?" "All flesh is like grass, and all its glory is like the flower of the field.
SMT
The voice said, Call And he said, What shall I call? All flesh grass, and all its goodness as the flower of the field:

Commentary for Isaiah 40:6

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Overview of Isaiah 40:6
Summary
Cry of mortality amid eternal divine permanence
Event
Proclamation of human mortality
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Wisdom