Isa 40:7 | JFB | STEP | 7. spirit of the Lord-- rather, "wind of Jehovah" ( ). The withering east wind of those countries sent by Jehovah ( ). the people-- rather, "this people" [Lowth], which may refer to the Babylonians [Rosenmuller]; but better, mankind in general, as in , so , "all flesh"; this whole race, that is, man.

‏ Isaiah 40:7

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.