Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. New Living Translation The grass withers and the flowers fade beneath the breath of the LORD. And so it is with people. English Standard Version The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the LORD blows on it; surely the people are grass. Berean Standard Bible The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. King James Bible The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. New King James Version The grass withers, the flower fades, Because the breath of the LORD blows upon it; Surely the people are grass. New American Standard Bible The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the LORD blows upon it; The people are indeed grass! NASB 1995 The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the LORD blows upon it; Surely the people are grass. NASB 1977 The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the LORD blows upon it; Surely the people are grass. Legacy Standard Bible The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of Yahweh blows upon it; Surely the people are grass. Amplified Bible The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the LORD blows upon it; Most certainly [all] the people are [like] grass. Christian Standard Bible The grass withers, the flowers fade when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. Holman Christian Standard Bible The grass withers, the flowers fade when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. American Standard Version The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, because the breath of Jehovah bloweth upon it; surely the people is grass. Contemporary English Version At the LORD's command, flowers and grass disappear, and so do we. English Revised Version The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; because the breath of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. GOD'S WORD® Translation Grass dries up, and flowers wither when the LORD's breath blows on them. Yes, people are like grass. Good News Translation Grass withers and flowers fade when the LORD sends the wind blowing over them. People are no more enduring than grass. International Standard Version Grass withers and flowers fade away when the LORD's breath blows on them; surely the people are like grass. Majority Standard Bible The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. NET Bible The grass dries up, the flowers wither, when the wind sent by the LORD blows on them. Surely humanity is like grass. New Heart English Bible The grass withers, the flower fades, because the LORD's breath blows on it. Surely the people are like grass. Webster's Bible Translation The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. World English Bible The grass withers, the flower fades, because Yahweh’s breath blows on it. Surely the people are like grass. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGrass has withered, the flower faded, "" For the Spirit of YHWH blew on it, "" Surely the people [is] grass; Young's Literal Translation Withered hath grass, faded the flower, For the Spirit of Jehovah blew upon it, Surely the people is grass; Smith's Literal Translation The grass was dried up, the flower fell away: for the spirit of Jehovah blew upon it: surely the people grass. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe grass is withered, and the dower is fallen, because the spirit of the Lord hath blown upon it. Indeed the people is grass: Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible The grass withers, the flower wilts, when the breath of the LORD blows upon it.” “Yes, the people is grass! New Revised Standard Version The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the LORD blows upon it; surely the people are grass. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe grass withers, the flower fades, because the breath of the LORD blows upon it; surely this people is like the grass. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Grass dries up and a flower fades, because the Spirit of LORD JEHOVAH blew on it; so is the grass of this people OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; Because the breath of the LORD bloweth upon it-- Surely the people is grass. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Word of the Lord Stands Forever6A voice says, “Cry out!” And I asked, “What should I cry out?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field. 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. James 1:10-11 But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. / 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. Psalm 103:15-16 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. Job 14:1-2 “Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble. / Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure. Matthew 6:30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Psalm 90:5-6 You sweep them away in their sleep; they are like the new grass of the morning— / in the morning it springs up new, but by evening it fades and withers. 1 Corinthians 7:31 and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away. Psalm 102:11 My days are like lengthening shadows, and I wither away like grass. Psalm 37:2 For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants. Psalm 92:7 that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. 2 Kings 19:26 Therefore their inhabitants, devoid of power, are dismayed and ashamed. They are like plants in the field, tender green shoots, grass on the rooftops, scorched before it is grown. 1 John 2:17 The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. Psalm 129:6 May they be like grass on the rooftops, which withers before it can grow, Job 8:9 For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow. Psalm 144:4 Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow. Treasury of Scripture The grass wither, the flower fades: because the spirit of the LORD blows on it: surely the people is grass. no reference Jump to Previous Blew Bloweth Blows Breath Dead Dry Faded Fades Fadeth Fall Flower Flowers Goes Grass Spirit Surely Withered Withereth WithersJump to Next Blew Bloweth Blows Breath Dead Dry Faded Fades Fadeth Fall Flower Flowers Goes Grass Spirit Surely Withered Withereth WithersIsaiah 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 This phrase emphasizes the transient nature of life and human achievements. In the biblical context, grass is often used as a metaphor for frailty and mortality (Psalm 103:15-16). The imagery of withering grass highlights the temporary nature of earthly existence compared to the eternal nature of God. This serves as a reminder of human dependence on God and the futility of relying on worldly strength. and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. 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. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, representing His eternal and unchanging nature. In this verse, His breath symbolizes His power and sovereignty over creation. 3. The People Refers to humanity in general, emphasizing their frailty and transience compared to the eternal nature of God. 4. Grass and Flowers Metaphors for the temporary and fleeting nature of human life and achievements. 5. The Breath of the LORD Symbolizes God's active presence and power, which can bring both life and judgment. Teaching Points The Transience of Human LifeHuman life, like grass and flowers, is temporary and fragile. This should lead us to humility and reliance on God rather than on our own strength or achievements. The Sovereignty of God God's breath, representing His will and power, governs the universe. Recognizing His sovereignty should lead us to trust in His plans and purposes. The Enduring Word of God While human life is fleeting, God's word stands forever. We should prioritize knowing and living by His word, which provides eternal truth and guidance. The Call to Repentance and Faith Understanding our frailty should lead us to repentance and faith in God, who offers eternal life through Jesus Christ. Living with Eternal Perspective In light of our temporary existence, we should focus on what has eternal value, investing in our relationship with God and serving others.(7) The spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it.--Better, the breath, or the wind of Jehovah, as we are still in the region of the parable, and the agency is destructive, and not quickening. A "wind of Jehovah" would be a mighty storm-blast, tearing up the grass and hurling it to destruction. The image of the fading flower reminds us of the well-known Homeric simile, "As are the generations of leaves, so are those of men." (Comp. Psalm 103:15-16.) The word of our God . . .--Primarily the prophetic word revealing the will of God, but including all manifestations of His being (Psalm 119:41; Psalm 119:65; Psalm 119:89; John 1:1). . . . Verse 7. - The flower fadeth: because the Spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it. When the hot winds, which God sends, blow in spring-time, the flowers fade; when a destroying breath from him (see Isaiah 30:33) passes over the generations of men, they perish. Surely the people is grass. Either a mere repetition of "all flesh is grass" (ver. 6) with an asseveration, or an intimation that "the people" of Israel is not exempt from the lot of mankind in general, but shares it.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The grassחָצִיר֙ (ḥā·ṣîr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2682: Green grass, herbage withers, יָבֵ֤שׁ (yā·ḇêš) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3001: To be ashamed, confused, disappointed, to dry up, wither the flowers צִ֔יץ (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 when כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the breath ר֥וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel blows on them; נָ֣שְׁבָה (nā·šə·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5380: To blow, to disperse indeed, אָכֵ֥ן (’ā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 403: Firmly, surely, but the people הָעָֽם׃ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock are grass. חָצִ֖יר (ḥā·ṣîr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2682: Green grass, herbage Links Isaiah 40:7 NIVIsaiah 40:7 NLT Isaiah 40:7 ESV Isaiah 40:7 NASB Isaiah 40:7 KJV Isaiah 40:7 BibleApps.com Isaiah 40:7 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 40:7 Chinese Bible Isaiah 40:7 French Bible Isaiah 40:7 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 40:7 The grass withers the flower fades because (Isa Isi Is) |
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