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href="/bsb/isaiah/40.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/isaiah/40.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/40.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of our God shall stand forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Flowers and grass fade away, but what our God has said will never change. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Grass dries up, and flowers wither, but the word of our God will last forever."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Yes, grass withers and flowers fade, but the word of our God endures forever." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Grass withers and flowers fade away, when the LORD's breath blows on them, but the word of our God will stand forever. "<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The grass dries up, the flowers wither, but the decree of our God is forever reliable." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of the LORD stands forever."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall shall stand forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Grass has withered, the flower faded, "" But a word of our God rises forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Withered hath grass, faded the flower, But a word of our God riseth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The grass was dried up, the flower fell away: and the word of our God shall stand forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The grass is withered, and the flower is fallen: but the word of our Lord endureth for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The grass has dried up, and the flower has fallen. But the Word of our Lord remains for eternity.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower wilts, but the word of our God stands forever.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God shall stand for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The grass dries up and the flower fades, and the word of God stands for eternities!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; But the word of our God shall stand for ever.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The grass withers, and the flower fades: but the word of our God abides for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/40-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=8514" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/40.htm">The Word of the Lord Stands Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2682.htm" title="2682: ḥā·ṣîr (N-ms) -- Green grass, herbage. Perhaps originally the same as chatsiyr, from the greenness of a courtyard; grass; also a leek.">The grass</a> <a href="/hebrew/3001.htm" title="3001: yā·ḇêš (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be dry, dried up, or withered. A primitive root; to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also to dry up or wither.">withers</a> <a href="/hebrew/6731.htm" title="6731: ṣîṣ (N-ms) -- Or tsits; from tsuwts; properly, glistening, i.e. A burnished plate; also a flower; a wing.">and the flowers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5034.htm" title="5034: nā·ḇêl (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint; figuratively, to be foolish or wicked; causatively, to despise, disgrace.">fall,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ū·ḏə·ḇar- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">but the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of our God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: yā·qūm (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">stands</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">forever.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">1 Peter 1:24-25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a></span><br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a></span><br />Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160</a></span><br />The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-33.htm">Luke 21:33</a></span><br />Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-11.htm">James 1:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-15.htm">Psalm 103:15-17</a></span><br />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—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a></span><br />The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-7.htm">Psalm 111:7-8</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The grass wither, the flower fades: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.</p><p class="hdg">the word</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10,11</a></b></br> Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times <i>the things</i> that are not <i>yet</i> done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Isaiah 55:10,11</a></b></br> 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: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89-91</a></b></br> LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/1-4.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Faded</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Fades</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Fadeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Flower</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-17.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-23.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Withered</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Withereth</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Withers</a> <a href="/isaiah/39-8.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/21-9.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-20.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-24.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-17.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-13.htm">Faded</a> <a href="/nahum/1-4.htm">Fades</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">Fadeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/nahum/1-4.htm">Flower</a> <a href="/hosea/14-5.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-7.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-24.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-11.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-11.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-7.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-13.htm">Withered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-10.htm">Withereth</a> <a href="/joel/1-12.htm">Withers</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-23.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-1.htm">The promulgation of the Gospel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">The preaching of John Baptist foretold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-9.htm">The preaching of the apostles foretold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-12.htm">The prophet, by the omnipotence of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">And his incomparableness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-26.htm">Comforts the people.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/40.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/40.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The grass withers and the flowers fall</b><br>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 (<a href="/psalms/103-15.htm">Psalm 103:15-16</a>, <a href="/james/1-10.htm">James 1:10-11</a>). 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.<p><b>but the word of our God stands forever.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the eternal and unchanging nature of God's word. In contrast to the temporary nature of human life and achievements, God's promises and decrees are everlasting. This is a central theme throughout Scripture, affirming the reliability and faithfulness of God's word (<a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a>, <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a>). The "word of our God" can be understood as both the written Scriptures and the living Word, Jesus Christ, who embodies God's eternal truth (<a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1, 14</a>). This assurance of the permanence of God's word provides comfort and hope, especially in times of uncertainty and change. It underscores the belief that God's purposes will ultimately prevail, regardless of human circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/40.htm">Isaiah 40</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transience_of_life.htm">The Transience of Life</a></b><br>Life 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_enduring_word_of_god.htm">The Enduring Word of God</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture.htm">The Importance of Scripture</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 40</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_should_young_christians_live.htm">How should young Christians live according to their faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/renaissance's_impact_on_christianity.htm">How did the Renaissance influence Christianity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_bible_preservation.htm">What is Bible preservation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_aleppo_codex.htm">What is the Aleppo Codex?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Word of our God shall stand for ever</span>. 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/40-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The grass</span><br /><span class="heb">חָצִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ṣîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2682.htm">Strong's 2682: </a> </span><span class="str2">Green grass, herbage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">withers</span><br /><span class="heb">יָבֵ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3001.htm">Strong's 3001: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be ashamed, confused, disappointed, to dry up, wither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] the flowers</span><br /><span class="heb">צִ֑יץ</span> <span class="translit">(ṣîṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6731.htm">Strong's 6731: </a> </span><span class="str2">Glistening, a burnished plate, a flower, a wing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fall,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֣בֵֽל</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḇêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5034.htm">Strong's 5034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wilt, to fall away, fail, faint, to be foolish, wicked, to despise, disgrace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the word</span><br /><span class="heb">וּדְבַר־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḏə·ḇar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of our God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stands</span><br /><span class="heb">יָק֥וּם</span> <span class="translit">(yā·qūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever.”</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעוֹלָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers the flower fades (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 40:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 40:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/40-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 40:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 40:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>