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Isaiah 40:7 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œThe grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people {is} grass.”

Isaiah 40:7

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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} grass, and all the goodliness thereof {is} as the flower of the field:

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The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people {is} grass.

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

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O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift {it} up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! {O Zion...: or, O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion} {O Jerusalem...: or, O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem}

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