Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” New Living Translation The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.” English Standard Version The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Berean Standard Bible The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” King James Bible The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. New King James Version The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” New American Standard Bible The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. NASB 1995 The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. NASB 1977 The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. Legacy Standard Bible The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. Amplified Bible The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. Christian Standard Bible The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.” American Standard Version The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of our God shall stand forever. Contemporary English Version Flowers and grass fade away, but what our God has said will never change. English Revised Version The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation Grass dries up, and flowers wither, but the word of our God will last forever." Good News Translation Yes, grass withers and flowers fade, but the word of our God endures forever." International Standard Version Grass withers and flowers fade away, when the LORD's breath blows on them, but the word of our God will stand forever. " Majority Standard Bible The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.? NET Bible The grass dries up, the flowers wither, but the decree of our God is forever reliable." New Heart English Bible The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of the LORD stands forever." Webster's Bible Translation The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall shall stand forever. World English Bible The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGrass has withered, the flower faded, "" But a word of our God rises forever. Young's Literal Translation Withered hath grass, faded the flower, But a word of our God riseth for ever. Smith's Literal Translation The grass was dried up, the flower fell away: and the word of our God shall stand forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe grass is withered, and the flower is fallen: but the word of our Lord endureth for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version The grass has dried up, and the flower has fallen. But the Word of our Lord remains for eternity.” New American Bible The grass withers, the flower wilts, but the word of our God stands forever.” New Revised Standard Version The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God shall stand for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The grass dries up and the flower fades, and the word of God stands for eternities!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; But the word of our God shall stand for ever.' Brenton Septuagint Translation The grass withers, and the flower fades: but the word of our God abides for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Word of the Lord Stands Forever…7The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. 8The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Cross References 1 Peter 1:24-25 For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Psalm 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens. Psalm 119:160 The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. Luke 21:33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. James 1:11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Psalm 103:15-17 As for man, his days are like grass—he blooms like a flower of the field; / when the wind passes over, it vanishes, and its place remembers it no more. / But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Psalm 19:7 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. Psalm 111:7-8 The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are trustworthy. / They are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness. Treasury of Scripture The grass wither, the flower fades: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. the word Isaiah 46:10,11 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: … Isaiah 55:10,11 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: … Psalm 119:89-91 LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven… Jump to Previous Abideth Dead Dry Eternal Faded Fades Fadeth Fall Flower Flowers Forever Grass Riseth Stand Stands Withered Withereth Withers WordJump to Next Abideth Dead Dry Eternal Faded Fades Fadeth Fall Flower Flowers Forever Grass Riseth Stand Stands Withered Withereth Withers WordIsaiah 40 1. The promulgation of the Gospel3. The preaching of John Baptist foretold 9. The preaching of the apostles foretold 12. The prophet, by the omnipotence of God 18. And his incomparableness 26. Comforts the people. The grass withers and the flowers fall This phrase highlights the transient nature of life and the physical world. In the context of Isaiah, it serves as a metaphor for the fleeting glory of human achievements and the temporary nature of earthly kingdoms. The imagery of grass and flowers is common in the Bible to depict mortality and the brevity of life (Psalm 103:15-16, James 1:10-11). In the arid climate of the Middle East, grass and flowers would quickly wither under the scorching sun, making this a powerful visual for the original audience. This serves as a reminder of the impermanence of human endeavors compared to the eternal nature of God. but the word of our God stands forever. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is traditionally credited with writing the Book of Isaiah. His prophecies often focus on the themes of judgment and redemption. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Isaiah primarily ministered. His messages were directed towards the people of Judah, calling them to repentance and faithfulness to God. 3. Babylonian Exile Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Isaiah 40 is often seen as a message of comfort to the Israelites who would later experience exile in Babylon. The enduring nature of God's word is a source of hope for their future restoration. Teaching Points The Transience of LifeLife is fleeting, much like grass and flowers that wither and fall. This imagery reminds us of the temporary nature of our earthly existence and the importance of focusing on eternal matters. The Enduring Word of God Unlike the temporary things of this world, God's word is eternal and unchanging. It is a reliable foundation for our faith and life, offering guidance and hope in every circumstance. Trust in God's Promises In times of uncertainty and change, we can find comfort and assurance in the promises of God. His word stands forever, providing a steadfast anchor for our souls. The Importance of Scripture As believers, we are called to immerse ourselves in God's word, allowing it to shape our thoughts, actions, and beliefs. Scripture is a vital tool for spiritual growth and discernment.Verse 8. - The Word of our God shall stand for ever. Amid all human frailty, shiftingness, changefulness, there is one thing that endures, and stroll endure - God's Word (see the comment on the first part of ver. 6). In the sureness of God's promises is Israel's exceeding comfort. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The grassחָצִ֖יר (ḥā·ṣîr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2682: Green grass, herbage withers יָבֵ֥שׁ (yā·ḇêš) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3001: To be ashamed, confused, disappointed, to dry up, wither [and] the flowers צִ֑יץ (ṣîṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6731: Glistening, a burnished plate, a flower, a wing fall, נָ֣בֵֽל (nā·ḇêl) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5034: To wilt, to fall away, fail, faint, to be foolish, wicked, to despise, disgrace but the word וּדְבַר־ (ū·ḏə·ḇar-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of our God אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative stands יָק֥וּם (yā·qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand forever.” לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always Links Isaiah 40:8 NIVIsaiah 40:8 NLT Isaiah 40:8 ESV Isaiah 40:8 NASB Isaiah 40:8 KJV Isaiah 40:8 BibleApps.com Isaiah 40:8 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 40:8 Chinese Bible Isaiah 40:8 French Bible Isaiah 40:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers the flower fades (Isa Isi Is) |
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