KJV ORIGINAL
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The grass dries up and the flowers fade away, but the word of our God will last forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse reminds us that while everything in nature and life is temporary and will pass away, God's promises and truth are permanent and will never change.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this during a time when the people of Judah were facing the threat of exile to Babylon, feeling hopeless about their future. The prophet was encouraging them that despite their current troubles and the temporary nature of earthly kingdoms and power, God's promises to His people would endure. This message came as comfort to a nation that felt abandoned and forgotten.
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