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Bible verse
Isaiah 40:31
“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.”
What it means
When we run out of our own resources, God offers His. To wait on Him is not idle sitting but a hopeful leaning, trading our exhaustion for His endurance. The picture is an eagle riding the wind rather than beating its wings against it. Real life wears us thin, yet those who keep turning back to the Lord find a strength that is given, not earned. In Christ this waiting becomes trust in the One who carries us, so we can rise, run, and walk without collapsing.
Isaiah 40:31 at a glance
| Reference | Isaiah 40:31 |
|---|---|
| Book | Isaiah |
| Chapter to read it in | Isaiah 40 |
| Topic | strength |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Lamentations 3:25-26
- 2 Corinthians 4:16
- Psalms 27:13-14
- Psalms 103:5
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
- Hebrews 12:1
- Galatians 6:9
- Romans 8:25
- Isaiah 30:18
- Psalms 84:7
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Isaiah 40:31?
It is in Isaiah, in Isaiah 40. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Isaiah 40:31?
Readers most often set it beside Lamentations 3:25-26, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Psalms 27:13-14, Psalms 103:5. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Isaiah 40:31?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Isaiah 40:31 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Isaiah 40:31, strength. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Isaiah 40 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Isaiah 40:31 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
