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Isaiah 40:8
New English Translation
Isaiah 40:8
New English Translation
8 The grass dries up,
the flowers wither,
but the decree of our God is forever reliable.”[a]
Footnotes
- Isaiah 40:8 tn Heb “but the word of our God stands forever.” In this context the divine “word” specifically refers to his decreed promise assuring Jerusalem that her suffering is over and his glorious return imminent (vv. 1-5).
Isaiah 40:8
King James Version
Isaiah 40:8
King James Version
8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
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Isaiah 40:8
English Standard Version
Isaiah 40:8
English Standard Version
8 (A)The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever.
Isaiah 40:8
New King James Version
Isaiah 40:8
New King James Version
8 The grass withers, the flower fades,
But (A)the word of our God stands forever.”
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