Isaiah 40:8

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 40:8

BSB
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever."
AKJV
The grass wither, the flower fades: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
CPDV
The grass has dried up, and the flower has fallen. But the Word of our Lord remains for eternity."
ERV
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
NHEB
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of the LORD stands forever."
SMT
The grass was dried up, the flower fell away: and the word of our God shall stand forever.

Commentary for Isaiah 40:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 40:8
Summary
Divine word transcends all temporal decay
Event
Assertion of word's eternality
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Promise