Isaiah 40:8

8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”

Isaiah 40:8 in Other Translations

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

8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.

8 The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”

8 True, the grass withers and the wildflowers fade, but our God's Word stands firm and forever."

8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of our God shall stand forever.

8 Grass dries up, and flowers wither, but the word of our God will last forever."

8 The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever."

8 The grass dries up. The flowers fall to the ground. But what our God says will stand forever.' "

Isaiah 40:8 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 40:8

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth
Which is repeated, to raise attention to it, as being a matter of importance, and for the confirmation of it: but the word of our God shall stand for ever;
the Apostle Peter adds, by way of explanation, and this is the word, which by the Gospel is preached unto you;
who seems to distinguish the word from the Gospel, by which it is preached, and to intend Christ the essential Word; who stands or abides for ever as a divine Person; in his office as Mediator, being Prophet, Priest, and King for ever; in the efficacy of his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice; and in the fulness of his grace: it is true of the written word or Gospel, which remains, is everlasting, and will stand and continue, notwithstanding the persecutions of tyrants, the craft of false teachers, the reproach of ungodly men, and the death of the best of men, even of ministers; though all flesh is grass, fading and withering, the word of God is fresh and lively, firm and durable; and so it is as transcribed into the hearts of men, where it becomes the ingrafted word, and issues in everlasting life. It may be applied to God's word of promise, which is for ever settled in heaven, and is always fulfilled.

Isaiah 40:8 In-Context

6 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field.

7 The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass.

8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”

9 You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem,lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!”

10 See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.

Cross References

• 1. S Isaiah 5:24; James 1:10
• 2. Isaiah 55:11; Isaiah 59:21
• 3. S Proverbs 19:21; S Isaiah 7:7,9; S Jeremiah 39:16
• 4. S Psalms 119:89; S Matthew 5:18; 1 Peter 1:24-25*