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The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God shall stand forever.

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God's Word: Our Only Constant

Commentators stress the stark contrast between the fleeting nature of all human endeavors—life, power, and beauty—and the eternal stability of God's Word. While everything on earth fades, God's promises remain unshakable. This provides profound comfort and security, especially during times of personal loss or societal upheaval. Our hope is not in temporary things, but in the unchanging Word of our God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 40:8

18th Century

Theologian

The grass withereth ... - This is repeated from the former verse for the sake of emphasis, or strong confirmation.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Isaiah 40:6–8

19th Century

Preacher

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: The grass…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 40:8

16th Century

Theologian

The grass withereth. This repetition is again added for the purpose of bringing to nothing the glory of the flesh, but at the same time, i…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 40:8

17th Century

Pastor

The grass withers, the flower fades
Which is repeated, to raise attention to it, as being a matter of importance, an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 40:1–11

17th Century

Minister

All human life is a warfare; the Christian life is the most so; but the struggle will not last always. Troubles are removed in love, when sin is pa…