Isaiah 40:7 nasb — The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the LORD blows upon it; Surely the people are grass.

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"The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the LORD blows upon it; Surely the people are grass."

— Isaiah 40:7, NASB

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Isaiah 40 — Context

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"Let every valley be lifted up, And every mountain and hill be made low; And let the rough ground become a plain, And the rugged terrain a broad valley;

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Then the glory of the LORD will be revealed, And all flesh will see it together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken."

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A voice says, "Call out." Then he answered, "What shall I call out?" All flesh is grass, and all its loveliness is like the flower of the field.

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The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the LORD blows upon it; Surely the people are grass.

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The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.

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Get yourself up on a high mountain, O Zion, bearer of good news, Lift up your voice mightily, O Jerusalem, bearer of good news; Lift it up, do not fear. Say to the cities of Judah, "Here is your God!"

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Behold, the Lord GOD will come with might, With His arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him And His recompense before Him.

Isaiah 40:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 40:7 say?
Isaiah 40:7 in the NASB reads: “The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the LORD blows upon it; Surely the people are grass.”
Where is Isaiah 40:7 in the Bible?
Isaiah 40:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 7.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 40:7.
What translation should I read Isaiah 40:7 in?
Isaiah 40:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 40:7?
Isaiah 40:7 reads (NASB): “The grass withers, the flower fades, When the breath of the LORD blows upon it; Surely the people are grass.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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