Isaiah 40:8

The grass withers, 2 the flower fades; 2 but the word of our God stands forever.” + 40:8. (6-8) Quoted in 1 Pet 1:24-25 + 40:8. Quoted in Matt 24:35; Mark 13:31; 1 Pet 1:23 1

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

7The grass withers, 2 the flower fades, + 40:7. (6-7) Quoted in James 1:10 2 because Adonai’s breath blows on it. 2 Surely the people are like grass. 1

9You who tell good news to Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], go up on a high mountain. 2 You who tell good news to Jerusalem [City of peace], lift up your voice with strength. 2 Lift it up. Don’t be afraid. 2 + 40:9 (9b-10a) MP: Messiah has the titles of Yahweh and God associated with him (similar to the Angel of Yahweh in Ex 23:20-21). (See also Index: The Angel of Yahweh). (John 1:14) Say to the cities of Judah [Praised], “Behold, your God!” 1

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Cross References

Isaiah 46:10I declare the end from the beginning, 2 and from ancient times things that are not yet done. 1 I say: My counsel will stand, 2 and I will do all that I please. 1

Isaiah 59:21“As for me, this is my covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties· with them,” + 59:21. (20-21) Quoted in Rom 11:26-27 says Adonai. “My Spirit who is on you, and my words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth, nor out of the mouth of your offspring, nor out of the mouth of your offspring’s offspring,” says Adonai, “from henceforth and forever.”

Matthew 5:18For most certainly, I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not even one smallest letter or one tiny pen stroke shall in any way pass away from the Torah ·Teaching·, until all things are accomplished.

Mark 13:31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words + 13:31. Quoted from Is 40:8 will not pass away.

John 12:34The multitude answered him, “We have learned from the Torah ·Teaching· that the Messiah [Anointed one] remains forever. + 12:34. Quoted from Is 9:7, Ps 89:29, 89:36-37 + 12:34 Context: 2 Sam 7:13 How do you say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up?’ + 12:34. Quoted from Num 21:8 Who is this Son of Man?”

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 40:4-9

Evangelical Predictions. ( b. c. 708.) 3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord , make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: 5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. 6 The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is… Read the whole commentary →

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