Isaiah 40:7

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 40:7

BSB
The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass.
AKJV
The grass wither, the flower fades: because the spirit of the LORD blows on it: surely the people is grass.
CPDV
The grass has dried up, and the flower has fallen. For the Spirit of the Lord has blown over it. Truly, the people are like grass.
ERV
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; because the breath of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.
NHEB
The grass withers, the flower fades, because the LORD's breath blows on it. Surely the people are like grass.
SMT
The grass was dried up, the flower fell away: for the spirit of Jehovah blew upon it: surely the people grass.

Commentary for Isaiah 40:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 40:7
Summary
Divine breath withers all mortal vegetation
Event
Description of natural decay
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Wisdom