Isa 40:6-7 | JFB | STEP | 6. The voice-- the same divine herald as in . he-- one of those ministers or prophets (see on ) whose duty it was, by direction of "the voice," to "comfort the Lord's afflicted people with the promises of brighter days." All flesh is grass-- The connection is, "All human things, however goodly, are transitory: God's promises alone steadfast" ( , 15, 17, 23, 24); this contrast was already suggested in , "All flesh ... the mouth of the Lord." , applies this passage distinctly to the gospel word of Messiah (compare ; ).

‏ Isaiah 40:6-7

6. The voice--the same divine herald as in Is 40:3.

he--one of those ministers or prophets (see on Is 40:1) whose duty it was, by direction of "the voice," to "comfort the Lord's afflicted people with the promises of brighter days."

All flesh is grass--The connection is, "All human things, however goodly, are transitory: God's promises alone steadfast" (Is 40:8, 15, 17, 23, 24); this contrast was already suggested in Is 40:5, "All flesh ... the mouth of the Lord." 1Pe 1:24, 25 applies this passage distinctly to the gospel word of Messiah (compare Joh 12:24; Jas 1:10).

7. spirit of the Lord--rather, "wind of Jehovah" (Psa 103:16). The withering east wind of those countries sent by Jehovah (Jon 4:8).

the people--rather, "this people" [Lowth], which may refer to the Babylonians [Rosenmuller]; but better, mankind in general, as in Is 42:5, so Is 40:6, "all flesh"; this whole race, that is, man.