Isaiah 40:8 bbe — The grass is dry, the flower is dead; but the word of our God is eternal.

Bible in Basic English

"The grass is dry, the flower is dead; but the word of our God is eternal."

— Isaiah 40:8, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 40 — Context

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And the glory of the Lord will be made clear, and all flesh will see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has said it.

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A voice of one saying, Give a cry! And I said, What is my cry to be? All flesh is grass, and all its strength like the flower of the field.

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The grass becomes dry, the flower is dead; because the breath of the Lord goes over it: truly the people is grass.

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The grass is dry, the flower is dead; but the word of our God is eternal.

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You who give good news to Zion, get up into the high mountain; you who give good news to Jerusalem, let your voice be strong; let it be sounding without fear; say to the towns of Judah, See, your God!

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See, the Lord God will come as a strong one, ruling in power: see, those made free by him are with him, and those whom he has made safe go before him.

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He will give food to his flock like a keeper of sheep; with his arm he will get it together, and will take up the lambs on his breast, gently guiding those which are with young.

Isaiah 40:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 40:8 say?
Isaiah 40:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The grass is dry, the flower is dead; but the word of our God is eternal.”
Where is Isaiah 40:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 40:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 8.
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 40:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 40:8 in?
Isaiah 40:8 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 40:8?
Isaiah 40:8 reads (BBE): “The grass is dry, the flower is dead; but the word of our God is eternal.” 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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