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and to <i>them that have</i> no might he increaseth strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He gives power to the weak, And to <i>those who have</i> no might He increases strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He gives strength to the weary, And to <i>the one who</i> lacks might He increases power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He gives strength to the weary, And to <i>him who</i> lacks might He increases power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He gives power to the weary, And to <i>him who</i> lacks vigor He increases might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He gives strength to the weary, And to him who has no might He increases power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He gives strength to the faint and strengthens the powerless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He gives strength to the weary and strengthens the powerless. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He giveth power to the faint; and to him that hath no might he increaseth strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD gives strength to those who are weary. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He giveth power to the faint; and to him that hath no might he increaseth strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He gives strength to those who grow tired and increases the strength of those who are weak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He strengthens those who are weak and tired. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He's the one who gives might to the faint, renewing strength for the powerless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He is giving power to the weary, "" And to those not strong He increases might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He is giving power to the weary, And to those not strong He increaseth might.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He gave power to the faint; and to the not strong he will increase strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />It is he that giveth strength to the weary, and increaseth force and might to them that are not. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />It is he who gives strength to the weary, and it is he who increases fortitude and strength in those who are failing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint, abundant strength to the weak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He gives power to the weary, and to them that are stricken with disease he increases strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He gives power to the stricken and to those afflicted of disease he increases strength<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He giveth power to the faint; And to him that hath no might He increaseth strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He gives strength to the hungry, and sorrow to them that are not suffering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/40-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=8739" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/40.htm">Here is Your God!</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nō·ṯên (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">He gives</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: kō·aḥ (N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">power</a> <a href="/hebrew/3287.htm" title="3287: lay·yā·‘êp̄ (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Weary, faint. From ya'aph; fatigued; figuratively, exhausted.">to the faint</a> <a href="/hebrew/7235.htm" title="7235: yar·beh (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To be or become much, many or great. A primitive root; to increase.">and increases</a> <a href="/hebrew/6109.htm" title="6109: ‘ā·ṣə·māh (N-fs) -- Might. Feminine of otsem; powerfulness; by extension, numerousness.">the strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ū·lə·’ên (Conj-w, Prep-l:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">of the weak.</a> <a href="/hebrew/202.htm" title="202: ’ō·w·nîm (N-mp) -- Vigor, wealth. Probably from the same as 'aven; ability, power, wealth."></a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a></span><br />The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a></span><br />I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-35.htm">Psalm 68:35</a></span><br />O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11</a></span><br />being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-3.htm">Psalm 138:3</a></span><br />On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26</a></span><br />In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a></span><br />And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-26.htm">Psalm 73:26</a></span><br />My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">1 Chronicles 29:12</a></span><br />Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increases strength.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></b></br> Fear thou not; for I <i>am</i> with thee: be not dismayed; for I <i>am</i> thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-24.htm">Genesis 49:24</a></b></br> But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty <i>God</i> of Jacob; (from thence <i>is</i> the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-25.htm">Deuteronomy 33:25</a></b></br> Thy shoes <i>shall be</i> iron and brass; and as thy days, <i>so shall</i> thy strength <i>be</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-2.htm">Force</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-27.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-18.htm">Increases</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-18.htm">Increaseth</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Increasing</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/6-2.htm">Lacks</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-26.htm">Power</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-26.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-14.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Weary</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-22.htm">Force</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-2.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-6.htm">Increases</a> <a href="/hosea/12-1.htm">Increaseth</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-11.htm">Increasing</a> <a href="/james/1-5.htm">Lacks</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Power</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-6.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-4.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Weary</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-1.htm">The promulgation of the Gospel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">The preaching of John Baptist foretold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-9.htm">The preaching of the apostles foretold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-12.htm">The prophet, by the omnipotence of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-18.htm">And his incomparableness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/40-26.htm">Comforts the people.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>He gives power to the faint</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's provision and support for those who are weary and exhausted. In the context of <a href="/isaiah/40.htm">Isaiah 40</a>, the Israelites were in exile, feeling powerless and abandoned. This promise reassures them of God's sustaining power. Biblically, this reflects God's consistent character, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/68-35.htm">Psalm 68:35</a>, where God is described as the one who gives strength to His people. Theologically, it underscores the idea that human strength is insufficient without divine aid. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who in the New Testament offers rest to the weary (<a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28</a>).<p><b>and increases the strength of the weak.</b><br>This part of the verse highlights God's ability to empower those who lack strength. Historically, the Israelites were a small nation often oppressed by larger empires, yet God repeatedly delivered them, as seen in the stories of Gideon (Judges 6-7) and David (1 Samuel 17). Culturally, strength was often associated with military might, but here, God redefines strength as reliance on Him. This connects to <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>, where Paul speaks of God's power being perfected in weakness. It also foreshadows the work of Christ, who, through His own weakness on the cross, brought salvation and strength to humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, often the primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies. During Isaiah's time, Judah faced threats from surrounding nations and internal spiritual decline.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exile.htm">The Exile</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/40.htm">Isaiah 40</a> is often seen as addressing the future Babylonian exile and the hope of return and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a></b><br>God is the ultimate source of strength. When we feel faint or weak, we can rely on Him to empower us. This is a reminder to turn to God in prayer and dependence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_weakness.htm">Human Weakness</a></b><br>Acknowledging our own limitations is crucial. It is in our weakness that God's strength is most evident. This encourages humility and reliance on God rather than self-sufficiency.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_trials.htm">Hope in Trials</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/40.htm">Isaiah 40</a> is one of comfort and hope. Even in times of difficulty, God promises to provide the strength we need to endure and overcome.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_renewal.htm">Spiritual Renewal</a></b><br>Just as physical strength can be renewed, so can spiritual strength. Engaging in regular spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible study, and fellowship can help us tap into God's power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_others.htm">Encouragement to Others</a></b><br>As recipients of God's strength, we are called to encourage and support others who may be feeling weak or faint, pointing them to the source of true strength.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 40</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_fatigue.htm">What does the Bible say about fatigue?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_your_reward_in_heaven_truly_great.htm">How can I find strength in my weaknesses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_you_weary_and_seeking_rest_in_god.htm">Are you weary and seeking rest in God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_judges_15's_supernatural_events_align.htm">How do these supernatural elements in Judges 15 align or conflict with other biblical passages or historical sources describing similar events?</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>(29) <span class= "bld">He giveth power to the faint . . .</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>to them pre-eminently--their very consciousness of weakness being the condition of their receiving strength. (Comp. <a href="/matthew/5-6.htm" title="Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.">Matthew 5:6</a>; <a href="/context/luke/1-52.htm" title="He has put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.">Luke 1:52-53</a>; <a href="/luke/6-21.htm" title="Blessed are you that hunger now: for you shall be filled. Blessed are you that weep now: for you shall laugh.">Luke 6:21</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He giveth power to the faint</span>. So far is he from being "faint" himself, that he has superabundant energy to impart to any that are faint among his servants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/40-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He gives</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹתֵ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(nō·ṯên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">power</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֑חַ</span> <span class="translit">(kō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the faint</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיָּעֵ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(lay·yā·‘êp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3287.htm">Strong's 3287: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fatigued, exhausted</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and increases</span><br /><span class="heb">יַרְבֶּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yar·beh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7235.htm">Strong's 7235: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become much, many or great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the strength</span><br /><span class="heb">עָצְמָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ṣə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6109.htm">Strong's 6109: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerfulness, numerousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the weak.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְאֵ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 40:29 He gives power to the weak (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 40:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 40:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 40:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 40:30" /></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>