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They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. <a href="/nlt/isaiah/40.htm">New Living Translation</a> But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. <a href="/esv/isaiah/40.htm">English Standard Version</a> but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. <a href="/bsb/isaiah/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/kjv/isaiah/40.htm">King James Bible</a> But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/40.htm">New King James Version</a> But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. <a href="/nasb/isaiah/40.htm">NASB 1995</a> Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. <a href="/lsb/isaiah/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Yet those who hope in Yahweh Will gain new power; They will mount up with wings like eagles; They will run and not get tired; They will walk and not become weary. <a href="/amp/isaiah/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But those who wait for the LORD [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired. <a href="/csb/isaiah/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> but those who trust in the LORD will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> but those who trust in the LORD will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint.&#8221 <a href="/asv/isaiah/40.htm">American Standard Version</a> but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint. <a href="/cev/isaiah/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But those who trust the LORD will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired. <a href="/erv/isaiah/40.htm">English Revised Version</a> but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Yet, the strength of those who wait with hope in the LORD will be renewed. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and won't become weary. They will walk and won't grow tired. <a href="/gnt/isaiah/40.htm">Good News Translation</a> But those who trust in the LORD for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak. <a href="/isv/isaiah/40.htm">International Standard Version</a> but those who keep waiting for the LORD will renew their strength. Then they'll soar on wings like eagles; they'll run and not grow weary; they'll walk and not grow tired." <a href="/msb/isaiah/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/net/isaiah/40.htm">NET Bible</a> But those who wait for the LORD's help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles' wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired. <a href="/nheb/isaiah/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint. <a href="/wbt/isaiah/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint. <a href="/web/isaiah/40.htm">World English Bible</a> but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> But those expecting YHWH pass [to] power, "" They raise up the pinion as eagles, "" They run and are not fatigued, "" They go on and do not faint! <a href="/ylt/isaiah/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> But those expecting Jehovah pass to power, They raise up the pinion as eagles, They run and are not fatigued, They go on and do not faint! <a href="/slt/isaiah/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they waiting for Jehovah shall change power; they shall go up on the wing as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall go and not faint.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But they that hope in the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall take wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will take up wings like eagles. They will run and not struggle. They will walk and not tire. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/40.htm">New American Bible</a> They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall grow wings as a dove; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And those who hope in LORD JEHOVAH shall renew their power, and they shall grow wings like a dove, and they shall run and they shall not be tired, and they shall walk and shall not be troubled!” <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But they that wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings as eagles; They shall run, and not be weary; They shall walk, and not faint. <a href="/sep/isaiah/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> but they that wait on God shall renew their strength; they shall put forth new feathers like eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not hunger. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/40-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=8750" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/40.htm">Here is Your God!</a> …30Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. 31<a href="/hebrew/6960.htm" title="6960: wə·qō·w·yê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To bind together, collect, to expect. A primitive root; to bind together, i.e. Collect; to expect.">But those who wait</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">upon the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2498.htm" title="2498: ya·ḥă·lî·p̄ū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- To pass on or away, pass through. A primitive root; properly, to slide by, i.e. to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change.">will renew</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: ḵō·aḥ (N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">their strength;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ya·‘ă·lū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">they will mount up</a> <a href="/hebrew/83.htm" title="83: ’ê·ḇer (N-ms) -- Pinions. From 'abar; a pinion.">with wings</a> <a href="/hebrew/5404.htm" title="5404: kan·nə·šā·rîm (Prep-k, Art:: N-mp) -- An eagle. From an unused root meaning to lacerate; the eagle.">like eagles;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: yā·rū·ṣū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">they will run</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3021.htm" title="3021: yî·ḡā·‘ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To toil, grow or be weary. A primitive root; properly, to gasp; hence, to be exhausted, to tire, to toil.">grow weary,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: yê·lə·ḵū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">they will walk</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3286.htm" title="3286: yî·‘ā·p̄ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To be weary, faint. A primitive root; to tire.">faint.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/103-5.htm">Psalm 103:5</a> who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a> Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! <a href="/psalms/84-7.htm">Psalm 84:7</a> They go from strength to strength, until each appears before God in Zion. <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Psalm 37:9</a> For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-2</a> For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, <a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1-2</a> He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” <a href="/psalms/121-1.htm">Psalm 121:1-2</a> A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? / My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. <a href="/exodus/19-4.htm">Exodus 19:4</a> ‘You have seen for yourselves what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-11.htm">Deuteronomy 32:11</a> As an eagle stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, He spread His wings to catch them and carried them on His pinions. <a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25-26</a> The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. / It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Habakkuk 3:19</a> GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16</a> Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a> But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a> Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But they that wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.they that<a href="/isaiah/8-17.htm">Isaiah 8:17</a> And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.<a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a> And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.<a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a> And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.renew.<a href="/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28</a> And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.<a href="/job/17-9.htm">Job 17:9</a> The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.<a href="/job/33-24.htm">Job 33:24-26</a> Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom… mount<a href="/exodus/19-4.htm">Exodus 19:4</a> Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself.<a href="/psalms/84-7.htm">Psalm 84:7</a> They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.<a href="/songs/8-5.htm">Song of Solomon 8:5</a> Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? I raised thee up under the apple tree: there thy mother brought thee forth: there she brought thee forth that bare thee.not faint<a href="/psalms/27-13.htm">Psalm 27:13</a> I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.<a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Luke 18:1</a> And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;<a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">2 Corinthians 4:1,16</a> Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/30-17.htm">Eagles</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Fatigued</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-18.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-32.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-17.htm">New</a> <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Pinion</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Power</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-3.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-10.htm">Renew</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-4.htm">Run</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-4.htm">Running</a> <a href="/job/39-27.htm">Soar</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Tire</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Tired</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-2.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-16.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-15.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-2.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-27.htm">Weariness</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Weary</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-15.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/4-13.htm">Eagles</a> <a href="/matthew/24-50.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-4.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-13.htm">Fatigued</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-4.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-15.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm">New</a> <a href="/job/39-13.htm">Pinion</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-17.htm">Power</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-2.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm">Renew</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-5.htm">Run</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-10.htm">Running</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-22.htm">Soar</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-24.htm">Tire</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-23.htm">Tired</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-4.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-5.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-10.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-4.htm">Weariness</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-22.htm">Weary</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-9.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 40</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/40-1.htm">The promulgation of the Gospel</a> 3. <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">The preaching of John Baptist foretold</a> 9. <a href="/isaiah/40-9.htm">The preaching of the apostles foretold</a> 12. <a href="/isaiah/40-12.htm">The prophet, by the omnipotence of God</a> 18. <a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">And his incomparableness</a> 26. <a href="/isaiah/40-26.htm">Comforts the people.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/40.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/40.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But those who wait upon the LORD This phrase emphasizes the importance of patience and trust in God. In the Hebrew context, "wait" implies an active hope and expectation. The Israelites, during their Babylonian exile, were encouraged to trust in God's timing for deliverance. This concept is echoed in other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a>, which encourages believers to wait for the Lord with courage. The idea of waiting on the Lord is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, highlighting the virtue of faith and reliance on God's promises.will renew their strength; The promise of renewed strength is significant for those who feel weary and burdened. In the historical context, the Israelites were physically and spiritually exhausted from exile. The renewal of strength is not just physical but also spiritual, symbolizing a restoration of hope and vigor. This renewal is a divine gift, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16</a>, where the inner self is renewed day by day. It reflects the transformative power of God's presence in the lives of believers.they will mount up with wings like eagles; Eagles are known for their strength and ability to soar high above the earth, symbolizing freedom and perspective. In the ancient Near East, the eagle was a symbol of power and might. This imagery suggests that those who trust in the Lord will rise above their circumstances with divine assistance. The metaphor of the eagle is also used in <a href="/exodus/19-4.htm">Exodus 19:4</a>, where God describes carrying the Israelites on eagles' wings, signifying deliverance and protection.they will run and not grow weary, Running without growing weary signifies endurance and perseverance. In the cultural context, running was often associated with messengers or warriors who needed stamina to complete their tasks. This promise assures believers that God will provide the necessary strength to endure life's challenges. <a href="/hebrews/12.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a> encourages believers to run with perseverance the race marked out for them, fixing their eyes on Jesus, the ultimate source of strength.they will walk and not faint. Walking without fainting represents steady progress and continual faithfulness. In biblical times, walking was the primary mode of transportation, requiring endurance over long distances. This phrase assures believers that God will sustain them in their daily walk, providing the strength needed for life's journey. <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a> echoes this sentiment, urging believers not to grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time, they will reap a harvest if they do not give up.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah and the salvation of the Lord. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. 3. <a href="/topical/e/eagles.htm">Eagles</a> A symbol of strength and freedom in the Bible, often used to depict God's care and the empowerment He provides to His people. 4. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, to whom Isaiah primarily prophesied, especially during times of political turmoil and spiritual decline. 5. <a href="/topical/e/exile_and_return.htm">Exile and Return</a> The context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/40.htm">Isaiah 40</a> is the promise of comfort and restoration to the people of Judah, who would face exile but were assured of God's deliverance and renewal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/w/waiting_on_the_lord.htm">Waiting on the LORD</a> The Hebrew word for "wait" (qavah) implies hope and trust. Waiting on the LORD is an active, expectant trust in His timing and provision. <a href="/topical/r/renewal_of_strength.htm">Renewal of Strength</a> God promises to renew the strength of those who trust in Him. This renewal is not just physical but spiritual, enabling believers to face life's challenges with divine energy. <a href="/topical/s/soaring_like_eagles.htm">Soaring Like Eagles</a> The imagery of eagles signifies rising above circumstances. Believers are called to live above the fray of life's difficulties, empowered by God's Spirit. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_the_christian_walk.htm">Endurance in the Christian Walk</a> The promise of running without growing weary and walking without fainting speaks to the perseverance required in the Christian life. God provides the strength needed for this journey. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_of_god.htm">Faithfulness of God</a> This verse reassures believers of God's faithfulness. Just as He promised restoration to Israel, He is faithful to renew and sustain His people today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 40</a> <a href="/q/isaiah_40_31__how_do_skeptics_view_it.htm">Isaiah 40:31: How can a skeptic reconcile the promise of “renewed strength” for believers with the suffering and trials seen throughout history?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_waiting_on_the_lord_mean.htm">What does waiting on the Lord mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_teach_patience.htm">How does the Bible teach patience?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_find_strength_in_weaknesses.htm">How can I find strength in my weaknesses?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/40.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) They that wait upon the Lord.--The waiting implies, of course, the expectant attitude of faith.Shall mount up with wings.--Better, shall lift up their wings, or, shall put forth wings' feathers, the last, like <a href="/psalms/103-5.htm" title="Who satisfies your mouth with good things; so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.">Psalm 103:5</a>, implying the belief that the eagle renewed its plumage in extreme old age. For the faithful there is no failure, and faith knows no weariness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - They shall mount up with wings as eagles (comp. <a href="/psalms/103-5.htm">Psalm 103:5</a>: and, for the use of the eagle as a metaphor for strength, see <a href="/exodus/19-4.htm">Exodus 19:4</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/32-11.htm">Deuteronomy 32:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/40-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But those who wait וְקוֹיֵ֤ (wə·qō·w·yê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6960.htm">Strong's 6960: </a> To bind together, collect, to expect upon the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will renew יַחֲלִ֣יפוּ (ya·ḥă·lî·p̄ū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2498.htm">Strong's 2498: </a> To slide by, to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce, change their strength; כֹ֔חַ (ḵō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> A small reptile (of unknown species) they will mount up יַעֲל֥וּ (ya·‘ă·lū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively with wings אֵ֖בֶר (’ê·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_83.htm">Strong's 83: </a> A pinion like eagles; כַּנְּשָׁרִ֑ים (kan·nə·šā·rîm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5404.htm">Strong's 5404: </a> The eagle they will run יָר֙וּצוּ֙ (yā·rū·ṣū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> To run and not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no grow weary; יִיגָ֔עוּ (yî·ḡā·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3021.htm">Strong's 3021: </a> To gasp, to be exhausted, to tire, to toil they will walk יֵלְכ֖וּ (yê·lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no faint. יִיעָֽפוּ׃ (yî·‘ā·p̄ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3286.htm">Strong's 3286: </a> To be weary, faint <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait for Yahweh will (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 40:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 40:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 41:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 41:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>