Isaiah 40:7

The grasse withereth, the flowre fadeth; because the spirit of the Lord bloweth vpon it: surely the people is grasse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the LORD blows upon it; Surely the people are grass.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, because the breath of Jehovah bloweth upon it; surely the people is grass.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The grass becomes dry, the flower is dead; because the breath of the Lord goes over it: truly the people is grass.
- Basic English Bible

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, for the breath of Jehovah bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.
- Darby Bible

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.
- Webster's Bible

The grass withers, the flower fades, because Yahweh's breath blows on it. Surely the people are like grass.
- World English Bible

Withered hath grass, faded the flower, For the Spirit of Jehovah blew upon it, Surely the people [is] grass;
- Youngs Literal Bible

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; because the breath of the LORD bloweth upon it--surely the people is grass.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 40:7

40:6 Cry - God speaks unto his ministers. He - The prophet. All flesh - The prophet having foretold glorious things, confirms the certainty of them, by representing the vast difference between the nature, and word, and work of men and of God. All that men are or have, yea, their highest accomplishments, are but like the grass of the field, weak and vanishing, soon nipt and brought to nothing; but God's word is like himself, immutable and irresistible: and therefore as the mouth of the Lord, and not of man, hath spoken these things, so doubt not but they shall be fulfilled.

40:9 Zion - Zion or Jerusalem is the publisher, and the cities of Judah the hearers. Get up - That thy voice may be better heard. Afraid - Lest thou shouldest be found a false prophet. Say - To all my people in the several places of their abode. Behold - Take notice of this wonderful work, and glorious appearance of your God.