Isaiah 55:8–9

tn Or “For” (KJV, NAB, NASB, NIV).

tn Or “thoughts” (so many English versions).

tn Heb “are not.” “Like” is interpretive, but v. 9 indicates that a comparison is in view.

tn Heb “ways” (so many English versions).

tn Heb “are not.” “Like” is interpretive, but v. 9 indicates that a comparison is in view.

tn Or “the heavens.” The Hebrew term שָׁמַיִם (shamayim) may be translated “heavens” or “sky” depending on the context.

tn Heb “ways” (so many English versions).

tn Heb “are higher than.”

tn Or “thoughts” (so many English versions).