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Sep 17, 2026 4:34 PM

  Isaiah 40:8 In-Context

  6 A voice says, "Cry out." And I said, "What shall I cry?" "All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field.

  7 The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them. Surely the people are grass.

  8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever."

  9 You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem,Or "Zion, bringer of good news," / "go up on a high mountain." / "Jerusalem, bringer of good news"lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, "Here is your God!"

  10 See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.

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